Bodega Bamz

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Bodega Bamz
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Bodega Bamz in East Harlem, New York, 2019
Background information
Birth nameNathaniel De La Rosa
Also known as
  • Papi
Born (1985-03-17) March 17, 1985 (age 38)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • Actor
Years active2009–present
Labels
Website 100keepit.bigcartel.com

Nathaniel De La Rosa (born March 17, 1985), known professionally as Bodega Bamz, is of Dominican/Puerto Rican descent rapper/actor from Spanish Harlem, New York. [1] De La Rosa first attracted attention for his 2012 mixtape, Strictly 4 My P.A.P.I.Z, which featured ASAP Ferg, Joell Ortiz, A$ton Matthews, Tego Calderon and Flatbush Zombies. [2] De La Rosa later collaborated with the Martinez Brothers and released an EP, Sunday Service (2014). [3] In 2015, he released his debut album, Sidewalk Exec. [4] In 2017, he was cast in the Showtime series SMILF . [5]

Contents

Career

The 2012 critically acclaimed mixtape release of Strictly 4 My P.A.P.I.Z, [2] showcased Bodega Bamz artistry and solidified his place in the hip-hop community. Strictly 4 My P.A.P.I.Z. includes features from ASAP Ferg, Joell Ortiz, A$ton Matthews, and Flatbush Zombies. Bodega Bamz teamed up with The Martinez Brothers and released an EP, Sunday Service (2014). [3] In 2015, Bodega Bamz released his debut album Sidewalk Exec. [4] Bodega Bamz also showcased another one of his talents by making his acting debut in his own cult film The Streets Owe Me, Hell Train and most recently cast in the Showtime series, SMILF . As of March 2020, he had a guest-starring role on the second season FBI.

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
TitleYearArtist(s)Album
"Latino Heat"2012 Aston Matthews Versace Ragz
"Told Ya" ASAP Mob, ASAP Ant Lords Never Worry
"Death Is Not an Option" Heems, Lakutis Wild Water Kingdom
"Trap Lords"2013 Funkmaster Flex, ASAP Ferg Who You Mad At? Me or Yourself?
"Wadadaang (Black Boy/Tan Boy)"Black DaveBlack Bart
"1,000 Pounds" Trademark Da Skydiver Flamingo Barnes 2: Mingo Royale
"Latino Heat, Pt. 2"2014Aston MatthewsAston 3:16
"My Team Supreme 2.0" Flatbush Zombies
"New Jack City is Mine"2015 Mr. Green, Lumin Hao Live From The Streets
"Going Back 2 (Joe Marinetti Remix)"Nick Hook, DJ Sliink, Crystal Caines, NadusCollage v1 Remixes
"Bodie"Eto Swazye1983
"Bodega!" Statik Selektah Lucky 7
"Latino, Pt. 2" Joell Ortiz, Illmind, Emilio Rojas, Chris Rivers Human
"Shinigami" 6ix9ine SCUMMY SCUMZ [6]
"Who Knocks"2016Meth Mouth
"First or Last"DroFeNarcowave 3
"Venetian Loafers"Meyhem LaurenPrecious Metals
"Where's the Love" Termanology, Bun B, Masspike Miles More Politics
"Droppin Bodies"2017Don Krez, Pouya, Fat Nick Prequel
"Time 4 This"Sha HefOut the Mud

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017–2019 SMILF Carlos6 episodes
2020 FBI Santiago GonzalezEpisode: "Emotional Rescue"

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Bodega Bamz – Strictly 4 My P.A.P.I.Z." DatPiff.
  3. 1 2 Patrick Lyons (8 July 2014). "Stream Bodega Bamz And The Martinez Bros' "Sunday Service" EP". HotNewHipHop.
  4. 1 2 "iTunes – Music – Sidewalk Exec by Bodega Bamz". iTunes.
  5. "Bodega Bamz Goes From Harlem to Hollywood With Role in 'SMILF' - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
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