Kilo Ali facts for kids
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Kilo Ali
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| Birth name | Andrell D. Rogers |
| Also known as | Kilo |
| Born | May 1, 1973 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Origin | Bankhead, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter |
| Labels | Arvis (1990–1992) Wrap/Ichiban (1992–1996) Interscope (1997–1998) |
| Associated acts | Goodie Mob, JT Money, Ying Yang Twins, Lil Jon |
Andrell D. Rogers (born May 1, 1973), known by his stage name Kilo Ali, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. Kilo Ali is famous for his unique music style, which mixes Miami bass and hip-hop sounds. He has created many popular songs, including "Show Me Love", "Baby Baby", and "... In Ya Mouth".
Kilo Ali released his album Organized Bass in 1997 with Interscope Records. This album featured well-known artists like George Clinton, Cee-Lo from Goodie Mob, Big Boi from OutKast, and JT Money. In June 2021, Ali took legal action against rapper NLE Choppa for using his 1997 song, "... In Ya Mouth", without permission.
One of Ali’s songs, "America Has a Problem (...)", was used in Beyoncé’s 2023 hit single "America Has a Problem". This song was part of her 2022 album, Renaissance, which won a Grammy Award.
Kilo Ali's Music Journey
Kilo Ali has released several albums and singles throughout his career. His music often features strong bass lines and catchy rhythms.
Albums by Kilo Ali
- 1991: America Has a Problem (...)
- 1992: A-Town Rush (reached No. 67 on the U.S. Rap charts)
- 1993: Bluntly Speaking
- 1993: Git wit da Program
- 1994: The Best and the Bass
- 1995: Get This Party Started (reached No. 57 on the U.S. Rap charts)
As Kilo Ali
- 1997: Organized Bass (reached No. 173 on the U.S. charts and No. 44 on the U.S. Rap charts)
- 2010: Sa-La-Meen
- 2011: Hieroglyphics
Popular Singles
Kilo Ali has released many singles that have been popular on music charts.
| Year | Song | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | Album |
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| 1990 | "America Has a Problem (...)" | — | — | America Has a Problem (...) |
| 1991 | "Hear What I Hear" | — | — | A-Town Rush |
| 1995 | "Donkey Kong" | — | 34 | Get This Party Started |
| 1996 | "Nasty Dancer/White Horse" | 67 | 17 | |
| 1997 | "Show Me Love" | 86 | 32 | Organized Bass |
| "Baby Baby" | 82 | — |
