Cody Rashad Osagie, better known by his stage name Cozz, is an American rapper. He is signed to J. Cole's label

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and

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. His debut studio album '' Cozz & Effect'', was released in October 2014. He has since released other projects, such as his 2016 project Nothin' Personal and in 2018 he released Effected his second Studio Album. He also released his Fortunate EP in 2021.

Career

2013–2015: Career beginnings and ''Cozz & Effect''

In 2013, Cozz began to take rap seriously, and recorded a demo tape. A few months later, he released the music video for "Dreams". Shortly after, he started to get notice, and having meetings with many different labels. Cozz's manager brought the music video to J. Cole and was later signed to

. On October 3, 2014, Cozz released his debut album '' Cozz & Effect'' The project was initially intended as a free mixtape upon recording. But according to Cozz, when it was finished, it sounded better than they had hoped and they therefore agreed it can be sold. ''

'' released it on digital format firstly, followed by physical CD a short while afterwards. In 2015, Cozz was a part of J. Cole's " 2014 Forest Hills Drive Tour" along with other acts Bas,

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2016–2020: ''Nothin' Personal'' and ''Effected''

On January 4, 2016, Cozz released his second project, and first mixtape, '' Nothin' Personal''. The mixtape was entirely produced by Meez. Features include fellow west coast rapper

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, Bas, and Free Ackrite. The mixtape was supported with four singles: "Tabs," "Growth," "My Side," and "Who Said." On February 13, 2018, he released his second album '' Effected'' which includes features from J. Cole and

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. Singles and music videos for the album includes "Questions", "Demons N Distractions", and "Bout It". On April 4, 2018, Cozz announced The Effected Tour in North American in 16 cities, to further promote the album. He was also featured on Los Angeles rapper JAG's album with

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on the track "Black Boy Rise". On November 7, Cozz worked with DJ Megan Ryte on a 5-track mixtape called ''Aftermath Of My Dreams''.

2021–present: ''Fortunate'' EP

On October 22, 2021, Cozz released the first single from the EP of the same name titled "Fortunate", produced by T-Minus, J. Cole, and Ced Breeze. On November 17, he released the second single "Addicted", along with a music video. On December 2, Cozz released the EP ''Fortunate'', which features a guest appearance from YG.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Mixtapes

Compilation albums

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Guest appearances

References

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