Mr. Collipark facts for kids

Michael Antoine Crooms, known to many as Mr. Collipark, is a famous American hip hop music producer and DJ. He's also called DJ Smurf. Born on October 5, 1970, in College Park, Georgia, he became the head of his own music company, ColliPark Music, which he started in 1999. The name "Collipark" comes from his hometown.

Mr. Collipark is well-known for helping many popular music groups and artists get their start. He played a big part in the careers of groups like the Ying Yang Twins and artists such as Soulja Boy, Hurricane Chris, and V.I.C..

His Music and Awards

In 2005, Mr. Collipark was featured on Bubba Sparxxx's song "Ms. New Booty". This song became very popular, reaching number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Mr. Collipark has also won important awards for his work. In 2007, he won the "Songwriter of the Year" award from BMI. He was also nominated for a Grammy Award in 2008 for the music he created with Soulja Boy.

In 2011, Mr. Collipark released his own mixtape called Can I Have the Club Back Please. A mixtape is like a collection of songs, often featuring different artists. This mixtape included tracks from artists like Translee, Treal Lee & Prince Rick, and the Ying Yang Twins.

Starting a Record Label

Mr. Collipark started his own music company, called a record label, in 1999. It's named ColliPark Music. A record label helps artists record, produce, and sell their music.

Artists on ColliPark Music

Mr. Collipark has signed many talented artists to his label. This means he helps them with their music careers. Some of the artists who have worked with ColliPark Music include:

Current artists

• Mr. Collipark
• Solace
• Tex James
• Translee
• Treal Lee & Prince Rick
• Ying Yang Twins

Former artists

• i15
• Part Time Arab
• Soulja Boy
• V.I.C.
• Vistoso Bosses

ColliPark Music has released many successful albums. For example, the label released Souljaboytellem.com by Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, which included the huge hit song "Crank That (Soulja Boy)". They also released Beast by V.I.C., featuring the popular song "Wobble".

Working as a Producer

Mr. Collipark also works with a production and writing team called The Package Store. As a team, they help create and write songs for many different artists. This includes famous names like Kilo Ali, Hurricane Chris, Mike Jones, Lil Jon, Soulja Boy, and Bubba Sparxxx.

His Albums and Mixtapes

Mr. Collipark has released his own music projects over the years.

Studio albums

• 1994: Versastyles
• 1998: Dead Crunk

Mixtapes

• 2011: Can I Have the Club Back Please

See also

In Spanish: Mr. Collipark para niños