Troy Ave facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Troy Ave
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| Birth name | Roland Collins |
| Born | November 23, 1985 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | BSB Records • EMPIRE |
Roland Collins (born November 23, 1985), known by his stage name Troy Ave, is an American rapper. He grew up in the Crown Heights area of Brooklyn, New York City. His stage name, Troy Ave, comes from a street near where he lived as a child.
In November 2013, Troy Ave released his first studio album, New York City: The Album. This album was quite successful, reaching number 47 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. In 2014, he was recognized by XXL magazine as one of their "Freshmen Class," which highlights new and rising hip-hop artists.
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Troy Ave's Music Journey
Troy Ave started his career in rap music in 2009. Since then, he has continued to create and release new music. He announced that his street album, ... Boy Troy Vol. 2: NuPac, was released in April 2017.
Troy Ave's Albums and Songs
Troy Ave has released several studio albums and many other songs.
Studio Albums Released
| Album Title | Album Details | Chart Positions | ||
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| US | US R&B | US Rap | ||
| New York City: The Album |
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— | 47 | — |
| Major Without a Deal |
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109 | 14 | 13 |
| "—" means the album did not appear on that chart. | ||||
Mixtapes and Other Releases
Troy Ave has released many mixtapes throughout his career. These include series like Bricks In My Backpack and White Christmas, along with many others like BSB Vol. series. These mixtapes were mostly released as digital downloads.
Popular Singles
| Song Title | Year | Album |
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| "Hot Out" | 2013 | New York City: The Album |
| "New York City" (featuring Raekwon, N.O.R.E. and Prodigy) |
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| "Your Style" (featuring Lloyd Banks) |
2014 | BSB Vol. 4 |
| "All About The Money" (featuring Young Lito & Manolo Rose) |
Non-album single | |
| "All About The Money" (Remix) (featuring Young Jeezy & Rick Ross) |
Major Without a Deal | |
| "Doo Doo" | 2015 | |
| "Bang Bang" (featuring 50 Cent) |
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| "Do Betta" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign) |
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| "She Belongs to the Game" (featuring Young Lito) Certification : Gold |
Non-album single |
See also
In Spanish: Troy Ave para niños
