Mr. Serv-On

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Mr. Serv-On
Birth nameCorey Smith
Also known asServ-On, Serv 4000
Born (1969-09-18) September 18, 1969 (age 53)
Origin New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active1994–present
Labels No Limit

Corey Smith (born September 18, 1969), better known by his stage name Mr. Serv-On, is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. Mr. Serv-On is best known for his time spent with No Limit Records in the mid-to-late 1990s.

Contents

Music career

Music beginnings

A high school friend of Master P, Mr. Serv-On was one of the first rappers signed to No Limit, first appearing on albums by Master P, TRU and Mia X. His first appearance was on Soulja Slim's (then known as Magnolia Slim) album "Soulja fa Lyfe", in 1994.

TRU, No Limit, Life Insurance and Da Next Level

On August 12, 1997, Mr Serv-On's debut album, Life Insurance was released. Life Insurance met with commercial and critical success, peaking at number 23 on the US charts and number 5 on the R&B charts; in 2013, it was ranked 20th on a list of the top 25 No Limit releases. [1] [2]

On February 16, 1999, Mr. Serv-On would release his second album Da Next Level it would be released to a bigger commercial success, making it to number 1 on the R&B charts selling 297,000 copies in its first week. Part of the reason he gained more mainstream attention is because of his featuring of the rapper Big Pun on his album. The guest verse from Pun on the first single from the album titled "From N.Y. To N.O." was ranked on a list of his best guest verses. On December 29, 1999, the album had sold 973,000 copies in the U.S. being certified platinum by the RIAA. [2] [3] After the album's release Mr. Serv-On would disband from No Limit Records and start his own label, Lifetime Entertainment.

War Is Me, Pt. 1: Battle Decisions, Take a Sip and No More Questions

On June 20, 2000, Mr. Serv-On would release his third album and first independent album titled War Is Me, Pt. 1: Battle Decisions , it only made it to number 75 on the R&B charts. [2] On October 30, 2001, Mr. Serv-On would release his fourth album titled Take a Sip via Lifetime, K.O.K., Street Level, the album would fail to make any of the Billboard charts. On March 18, 2003, Mr. Serv-On released his fifth album and second independent album titled No More Questions via Lifetime, the album would fail to make any of the Billboard charts.

Life Insurance 2 (Heart Muzik) and Gangsta 1 More Time

On March 18, 2003, Mr. Serv-On would release his sixth album and third independent album titled Life Insurance 2 (Heart Muzik) via Lifetyme, the album would fail to make any of the Billboard charts. Mr. Serv-On signed to Killa C's Dirty Thug Recordz in 2009 and would release his seventh album titled Gangsta 1 More Time on November 17, 2009, the album would fail to make any of the Billboard charts. On March 18, 2003, Mr. Serv-On would release his eighth album titled Internet Platinum via Lifetyme, Hustle Blooc the album would fail to make any of the Billboard charts.

Street Dreams and The Fallen Soldier

On December 20, 2013, he announced the release of his new mixtape "Guaparation Canal", which was slated to be released in February 2014. [4]

On March 4, 2014, Revolution Entertainment would release the collaborative album "Known Associates" by SC and Mr. Serv-On. [5]

On September 18, Serv-On announced his next release would be Boss Certified with a release date of October 28, 2014. This album will be distributed through Serv-On`s own label, Hot City Music. On December 2, 2014, Mr. Serv-On released his ninth album Street Dreams, this album was released through Timez Up. Ent. and was executive produced by DJ Suckafree. On June 19, 2015 Mr. Serv-On would release his tenth album titled The Fallen Soldier via Hot City Music and Timez Up.

Other ventures

Acting career

Mr. Serv-On appeared in the movie "I'm Bout It" in 1997, and in a documentary 10 years later called "Grittin 2 Get It In Tha Rock." In 2008, Mr. Serv-On was interviewed for the Underground Kingz Magazine DVD. In 2014, Mr. Serv-On appeared in the documentary "We Are One: Street Music of New Orleans."

Author

In 2008, Mr. Serv-On wrote a dating book for black women. [6]

Philanthropy

In October 2014, Mr. Serv-On participated in a gun buy-back program in New Orleans. [7]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
[2]
US R&B
[2]
Life Insurance 235
Da Next Level
  • Released: February 16, 1999
  • Label: No Limit, Priority
  • Format: CD, MD, LP
141
Take a Sip
  • Released: October 30, 2001
  • Label: Lifetyme, K.O.K., Street Level
  • Format: CD, MD, LP
Gangsta 1 More Time
  • Released: November 17, 2009
  • Label: Lifetyme, Dirty Thug
  • Format: CD, MD, LP
Internet Platinum
  • Released: May 31, 2011
  • Label: Lifetyme, Hustle Blooc
  • Format: MD, LP
Street Dreams
  • Released: December 2, 2014
  • Label: Hot City, Timez Up
  • Format: MD, LP
The Fallen Soldier
  • Released: June 19, 2015
  • Label: Hot City, Timez Up
  • Format: MD, LP

Independent albums

List of independent albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US R&B
[2]
War Is Me, Pt. 1: Battle Decisions
  • Released: June 20, 2000
  • Label: Lifetime
  • Format: CD, MD, LP
75
No More Questions
  • Released: March 18, 2003
  • Label: Lifetime
  • Format: CD, MD, LP
Life Insurance 2 (Heart Muzik)
  • Released: May 27, 2008
  • Label: Lifetyme
  • Format: CD, MD, LP

Extended Play's

List of EP's, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
[2]
US R&B
[2]
Show & Prove [8]
(with J.P.)
  • Released: March 4, 2014
  • Label: Money By Any Meanz
  • Format: CD, EP

Collaboration albums

List of collaboration albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
[2]
US R&B
[2]
Known Associates
(with SC)
  • Released: March 4, 2014
  • Label: Revolution Entertainment
  • Format: CD, LP

Soundtrack albums

List of soundtrack albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions Certifications
US
US R&B
I'm Bout It
(with Various artists)
41
I Got the Hook Up
(with Various artists)
  • Released: April 7, 1998
  • Label: No Limit/Priority
  • Format: CD, MD, LP
31
  • RIAA: Platinum
Foolish
(with Various artists)
  • Released: March 23, 1999
  • Label: No Limit/Priority
  • Format: CD, digital download, LP
3210
  • RIAA: Gold

Mixtapes

Mr. Serv-On's mixtapes and details
TitleMixtape details
Guaparation Canal
  • Released: September 10, 2014
  • Label: Hot City Music
  • Retail mixtape
Boss Certified
  • Released: July 31, 2015
  • Label: Hot City Music
  • Hosted by DJ Willie Flight

Compilation albums

List of compilation albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions Certifications
US
US
R&B
Down South Hustlers: Bouncin' and Swingin'
(with Various artist)
  • Released: October 31, 1995
  • Label: No Limit/Priority
  • Formats: CD, LP
13913
West Coast Bad Boyz II
(with Various artist as West Coast Bad Boyz)
  • Released: January 10, 1997
  • Label: No Limit/Priority
  • Formats: CD, LP
176
Mean Green: Major Players Compilation
(with Various artist)
  • Released: September 28, 1998
  • Label: No Limit/Priority
  • Formats: CD, LP
96
Who U Wit?
(with Various artist)
  • Released: May 25, 1999
  • Label: No Limit/Priority
  • Formats: CD, LP
6222

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US US
R&B
US
Rap
"My Best Friend "
(featuring Master P)
1997 Life Insurance
"From N.Y. To N.O."
(featuring Big Pun)
1999 Da Next Level
"Gotta Get That"2001 Take a Sip
"Calmdown Na"
"Hot"2007
"Stacks Up"2008 Life Insurance 2 (Heart Muzik)
"Crazy"
(featuring Izzy White)
"Like Aww"
(featuring Trouble)
2014
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US US
R&B
US
Rap
"I Wanna Be With You"
(Mia X featuring Master P and Mr. Serv-On)
1996

Guest appearances

YearArtistsAlbum
1994 Magnolia Slim Soulja fa Lyfe
1995 TRU True
1995Tre-8Ghetto Stories
1995Various Artists Down South Hustlers: Bouncin' and Swingin'
1996Various Artists The Substitute
1996 Master P Ice Cream Man
1997Various Artists West Coast Bad Boyz II
1997 TRU Tru 2 da Game
1997Various Artists I'm Bout It
1997Various ArtistsMillion Dollar Dream: The High Powered Double Album
1997 DJ Screw Chapter 188: Pay Like You Weigh
1997 Mia X Unlady Like
1997 Master P Ghetto D
1998 C-Murder Life or Death
1998Various Artists I Got the Hook Up
1998 Soulja Slim Give It 2 'Em Raw
1998 Master P MP da Last Don
1998 Mac Shell Shocked
1998 Kane & Abel Am I My Brother's Keeper
1998 Big Ed The Assassin
1998Various Artists Mean Green Major Players Compilation
1998 Skull Duggery These Wicked Streets
1998 Prime Suspects Guilty 'til Proven Innocent
1998 Gambino Family Ghetto Organized
1998 Mia X Mama Drama
1998 Steady Mobb'n Black Mafia
1998 Ghetto Commission Wise Guys
1998Various Artists We Can't Be Stopped
1999 C-Murder Bossalinie
1999Various Artists Foolish
1999 Mo B. Dick Gangsta Harmony
1999Various Artists Who U Wit?
1999 TRU Da Crime Family
1999 Mercedes Rear End
1999 DJ Screw Chapter 173: 99 Live
2000 Big Ed Special Forces
2000Various ArtistsYoung Southern Playaz, Vol. 3
2000 Three 6 Mafia When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1
20005th Ward WeebieGhetto Platinum
2000 Spice 1 The Playa Rich Project
2000WicketShop with Me
2000Clout NineG to the Game
2001E-DubbThe Prezident
2001Oak Cliff AssassinTarget Practice
2001Lou CalhounStukk N Da System
2001Iced OutRaw And Unkut
2001Various ArtistsOff the Tank Compilation
2001Poetic-1 PresentsUnforgiven 2: Addicted
2001Various ArtistsSomethin' For The Whodi's
2001 Big Ed Edward Lee Knight 1971–2001
2001Various ArtistsLegends, Gangsters & Bosses
2002 Spice 1 The Playa Rich Project 2
2002Thug Dirt PresentsTexxxas Underground Vol. 2
2002 Spice 1 Thug Disease
2002 Brotha Lynch Hung The Appearances: Book 1
2002Thug DirtTexxxas Undaground, Vol. 2
2002Various ArtistsCrossing State Lines: Chopped and Screwed, Vol. 1
2003Various ArtistsThuggin', Ballin' and Pimpin'
2003Hard KnoxThis Is Real
2003Rob RunSouth Rituals
2003Various ArtistsHow to Hustle
2003Various ArtistsKings of the South, Vol. 1
2004 DJ Screw Chapter 113 - Barre
2004Ghetto IdolsGhetto Idols, Vol. 1
2005Ace DeuceWhat Do You See? The Block Star!
2005 TRU The Best of TRU
2006Praise MoneyThe Bigger the Risk, The Bigger the Profit
2006Big WheelTexas Most Wanted: Tha Compilation
2006Ace DeuceThe Block All Star
2006KLCThe Drum Major
2007Various ArtistsNo Limit Greatest Hits Vol. 1
2007 Fiend The Best Of Fiend: Mr. Whomp Whomp
2007Various ArtistsI'm Bout It [Mixed Repertoire]
2008Project BossMeeting of Da Bosses

[9]

Filmography

1997 I'm Bout It
1998 I Got The Hook Up
2007Grittin 2 Get It In Tha Rock
2008Underground Kingz Magazine DVD

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