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 as 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 his childhood home. In November 2013, he released his first studio album, New York City: The Album. This album reached 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" artists.
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About Troy Ave's Music Journey
Starting His Career
Roland Collins began his journey as a rapper in 2009. He started making music and sharing it with his fans.
Studio Albums and Their Success
Troy Ave has released several studio albums. These are official music collections that he works hard to create. His albums have appeared on music charts, showing how popular his music is.
New York City: The Album
His first studio album, New York City: The Album, came out on November 4, 2013. It was released by BSB Records. This album was available on CD and for digital download. It reached number 47 on the US R&B charts.
Major Without a Deal
Another album, Major Without a Deal, was released on June 5, 2015. This album also came from BSB Records and was available for download. It performed well on the charts, reaching number 109 on the main US chart, number 14 on the US R&B chart, and number 13 on the US Rap chart.
Singles and Popular Songs
Troy Ave has also released many singles, which are individual songs. Some of these songs have become quite popular.
Notable Singles
- "Hot Out" (2013)
- "New York City" (2013) – This song featured other artists like Raekwon, N.O.R.E., and Prodigy.
- "Your Style" (2014) – This song included Lloyd Banks.
- "All About The Money" (2014) – This song featured Young Lito and Manolo Rose. A remix of this song also came out, featuring Young Jeezy and Rick Ross.
- "Doo Doo" (2015)
- "Bang Bang" (2015) – This song featured 50 Cent.
- "Do Betta" (2015) – This song included Ty Dolla Sign.
- "She Belongs to the Game" (2015) – This song featured Young Lito and has been certified Gold, meaning it sold a lot of copies.
See also
In Spanish: Troy Ave para niños
