Mr. Collipark

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Mr. Collipark
Birth nameMichael Antoine Crooms [1]
Also known asDJ Smurf
Born (1970-10-05) October 5, 1970 (age 53)
College Park, Georgia, U.S.
OriginCollege Park, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Record producer
  • songwriter
  • disc jockey
Years active1992–present
Labels

Michael Antoine Crooms (born October 5, 1970), better known by his stage name Mr. Collipark (and also known as DJ Smurf), is an American hip hop producer and the president of his own Atlanta-based record label, ColliPark Music, which was founded in 1999. [2]

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The name Collipark was derived from the city of College Park, Georgia. Crooms is credited as playing a major role in the career of the Ying Yang Twins, [3] Soulja Boy, Taurus, Hurricane Chris, V.I.C., and Vistoso Bosses.

In 2005, Mr. Collipark was featured on Bubba Sparxxx's single "Ms. New Booty", which peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. [4] In 2007, Mr. Collipark won BMI's "Songwriter of the Year" award. [5] He was also nominated for a 2008 Grammy for his work with Soulja Boy. [6]

In 2011, Mr. Collipark debuted his mixtape Can I Have the Club Back Please, which features tracks from artists including Translee, Treal Lee & Prince Rick and the Ying Yang Twins. [7]

Other ventures

ColliPark Music

ColliPark Music
Founded1999
FounderMichael "Mr. Collipark" Crooms (CEO)
StatusActive
Genre Southern hip hop, crunk, snap, pop
Country of origin United States
Location Atlanta, Georgia (2000-present)

Crooms founded his record label ColliPark Music in 1999. He has signed various artists to the label including Soulja Boy, Ying Yang Twins and Vistoso Bosses. As of 2013, there are rumors of Mr. Collipark signing a distribution deal with Epic Records for the label.

Current artists
Former artists
Producers

Albums released on label

Albums released on Collipark Music label
ArtistAlbum detailsPeak chart positions Certifications
US US R&B US
Rap
FRA NZ UK
Ying Yang Twins 54
Soulja Boy Tell 'Em 4411329195
V.I.C. 73127
Soulja Boy Tell 'Em4382134

The Package Store and record producing

Mr. Collipark, along with his production/writing team The Package Store, have produced and written artists including Kilo Ali, Hurricane Chris, Mike Jones, Lil Jon, Jermaine Dupri, Soulja Boy, DJ Unk, E-40, Bubba Sparxxx, and Nia Chongg.

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

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