Mic Geronimo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mic Geronimo
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| Birth name | Michael Craig McDermon |
| Born | September 14, 1973 |
| Origin | Queens, New York City, New York |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1994–present |
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| Associated acts | Royal Flush, Irv Gotti, Ja Rule, Jay-Z. The Lox, DMX, Puff Daddy |
Michael Craig McDermon (born September 14, 1973, in Queens, New York), known by his stage name Mic Geronimo, is an American rapper. He became famous in the 1990s for his unique style. Mic Geronimo started his music journey after meeting Irv Gotti, a well-known music producer.
Irv Gotti and his brother discovered Mic Geronimo at a talent show in a Queens high school. Mic agreed to record a song, which quickly became a popular underground hit. This success helped Mic Geronimo sign a record deal with Blunt/TVT Records. He released his first album, The Natural, in 1995. One of his songs, "Wherever You Are," was later used by the famous musician Moby in his 2002 track "Jam for the Ladies."
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Mic Geronimo's Music Journey
Early Career and First Album
Mic Geronimo's first music video was directed by Christopher Erskin. This was Erskin's first time directing a music video. He later became a film director, known for movies like Johnson Family Vacation in 2004. Mic Geronimo's debut album, The Natural, was released in 1995. It helped him become a recognized name in hip hop music.
Later Albums and Songs
After his first album, Mic Geronimo continued to release new music. In 1997, he released his second album, Vendetta. Later, in 2003, he released an album called Long Road Back. He followed this with Alive 9/14/73 in 2007. It's interesting to note that Mic Geronimo shares the exact same birthday as another famous New York rapper, Nas.
Mic Geronimo has released several singles throughout his career. Some of his notable songs include "...'s Real" from 1994, "Masta I.C." and "The Natural" from 1995. In 1996, he released "Wherever You Are." His 1998 song "Nothin' Move But the Money" also gained attention. More recently, he released singles like "Smoke," "The One," and "Got EM" in 2021, and "The Bag" in 2022.
Discography
Studio Albums
- 1995: The Natural (Released by TVT Records)
- 1997: Vendetta (Released by TVT Records)
- 2003: Long Road Back (Released by Warlock)
- 2007: Alive 9/17/73 (Released by Hbd Label Group)
Singles
- 1994: "...'s Real"
- 1995: "Masta I.C."
- 1995: "The Natural"
- 1996: "Wherever You Are"
- 1998: "Nothin' Move But the Money"
- 2003: "Up Now"
- 2021: "Smoke"
- 2021: "The One"
- 2021: "Got EM"
- 2022: "The Bag"
