Marcellus James McCarver, better known by his

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Celly Cel, is an American

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from

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. He released his first single, "Lifestyle of a Mack", on his independent record label Realside Records in 1992. He released his debut studio album, '' Heat 4 Yo Azz'', in 1994, and released a second album, ''

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'', two years later. In 1996, he appeared on the

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's compilation CD,

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, alongside

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, and

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, among many other prominent hip hop artists. The CD, meant to raise awareness of the

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epidemic among African American men, was heralded as "a masterpiece" by

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magazine. His next appearance wasn't until 1998, with his third album: ''

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Deep Conversation ''Deep Conversation'' is the fourth studio album by Vallejo, California rapper, Celly Cel. The album was released in 2000 for Realside Records and was produced by Celly Cel and Bosko. The album was not a commercial success, only making it to #9 ...

'' followed in mid-2000. Celly has collaborated with fellow

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rappers

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Discography

Studio albums

Collaboration albums

* ''

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'' with Criminalz (2001) * ''Bad Influence'' with The Hillside Stranglaz (2006) * ''Bay Waters Run Deep'' with San Quinn (2018)

Compilation albums

* ''

The Best of Celly Cel ''The Best of Celly Cel'' is the first greatest hits album by Vallejo, California rapper, Celly Cel. The album was released in 1999 and was Celly Cel's last project for Jive Records. Track listing #"It's Goin' Down" (Remix) feat. Rappin' 4- ...

'' (1999) * ''Live From the Ghetto'' (2001) * ''

Song'z U Can't Find ''Song'z U Can't Find'' is a compilation of Celly Cel's guest appearance on other rappers albums and compilations. The project was released in 2002 for Boss Up Muzik and was produced by Celly Cel, Studio Ton and G-Man Stan. This compilation marke ...

'' (2002) * ''

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'' (2006) * '' The Gumbo Pot'' (2006) * ''Cali Luv'' (2007) * '' Best of Celly Cel 2: Tha Sick Wid It Dayz'' (2007) * ''The Lost Tapes'' (2016)

Extended plays

* ''Big Faces EP'' (2012)

External links

Celly Cel
on Myspace

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Cel, Celly Living people Year of birth missing (living people) 21st-century American rappers African-American rappers Gangsta rappers G-funk artists Hip hop record producers Jive Records artists Rappers from the San Francisco Bay Area Musicians from Vallejo, California 21st-century African-American musicians