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Gorilla Zoe

 
Artist: Gorilla Zoe
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Similar Artists:

Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Jody Breeze, GS Boyz, Yung Joc, Flo Rida

Influenced By:

T.I., UGK, OutKast, Dayton Family, DJ Quik, 8Ball & MJG, Lil Jon, South Circle

Worked With:

Young Joc, Big Gee

Formal Connection With:

Boyz N da Hood
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  • Active: 2000s
  • Genres: Rap
  • Representative Albums: "Welcome to the Zoo", "Don't Feed Da Animals", "Hood Nigga Diaries

Biography

Gorilla Zoe is an Atlanta rapper in the mold of Young Jeezy, whom he replaced in the Bad Boy group Boyz N da Hood. Both Atlantans have raspy voices, slow flows, simple rhymes, and a shameless obsession with the illegal drug trade, in particular cocaine. Gorilla Zoe's first taste of commercial success came with "Coffee Shop," a 2007 hit by Bad Boy labelmate Yung Joc. His debut single as a solo artist, "Hood Nigga," followed shortly thereafter, along with the accompanying debut album Welcome to the Zoo.

Gorilla Zoe's first album as Jeezy's replacement in Boyz N da Hood, Back Up N da Chevy, was released next, also in 2007. The album spawned a series of singles, including "Everybody Know Me" and "We Ready." A collaborative single with Lil Wayne called "Lost" landed in late 2008, while the full-length Don't Feed Da Animals followed in March 2009, debuting atop the rap charts and cracking the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide
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Gorilla Zoe

Gorilla Zoe in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Background information
Birth name Alonzo Mathis
Origin Atlanta, Georgia[1]
Genres Hip hop
Years active 2007–present
Labels Bad Boy, Block, Atlantic, Violator
Associated acts Boyz n da Hood, Yung Joc, Gucci Mane, OJ Da Juiceman, Yo Gotti, Young Dro
Website www.atlanticrecords.com/gorillazoe

Alonzo Mathis, better known by his stage name Gorilla Zoe (pronounced [zəʊ], rhymes with JOE), is an American rapper and member of rap group Boyz N Da Hood. His solo debut album Welcome to the Zoo came out in 2007.

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Biography

He replaced Young Jeezy as a member of Boyz N Da Hood. He first saw success After his first song with Boys N da hood with Bite down youtube phenom than hood nigga -.-(explicitly titled "Hood Nigga") was released, followed by the collaborations with Yung Joc "Coffee Shop" and "Bottle Poppin'," which charted under several Billboard charts.[2] His first solo album, Welcome to the Zoo, was released October 2007, peaking at #18 on the Billboard 200, #8 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, and #3 on Top Rap Albums.[3][4]

Zoe stated in an interview with BritishHipHop.co.uk that his life has influenced his music.[5] His second solo album, Don't Feed Da Animals, featuring the single "Lost", was released on March 17, 2009.[6] Don't Feed Da Animals topped the Billboard Top Rap Albums chart.[4] "What It Is", featuring Rick Ross and Kollosus, and "Echo" followed.

Discography

Albums

Year Title Peak chart positions
U.S. 200[3] U.S. R&B[3] U.S. Rap[4]
2007 Welcome to the Zoo
18
8
3
2009 Don't Feed Da Animals
  • Released: March 17, 2009
  • Label: Bad Boy South/Block
  • Format: CD, digital download
8
2
1
2010 King Kong[7]
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Singles

As lead performer

Year Title Peak chart positions[8] Album
U.S. Hot 100 U.S. R&B U.S. Rap
2007 "Hood Nigga" 38 13 7 Welcome to the Zoo
2008 "Juice Box" (featuring Yung Joc) — 78 —
"Lost"(featuring Lil Wayne) 71 29 10 Don't Feed Da Animals
2009 "What It Is" (featuring Rick Ross & Kollosus) — 100 —
"Echo" 57 — 25
"Where It's At" (featuring Rich Boy & Gucci Mane) — — — King Kong

As featured performer

Year Title Peak chart positions Album
U.S. Hot 100 U.S. R&B U.S. Rap
2007 "Coffee Shop" (Yung Joc featuring Gorilla Zoe) 78 39 23 Hustlenomics
"Bottle Poppin'" (Yung Joc featuring Gorilla Zoe) — 59 —
"Portrait of Love" (Cheri Dennis featuring Yung Joc & Gorilla Zoe) — 55 — In and Out of Love

References

  1. ^ "Gorilla Zoe - Biography" at letssingit.com, retrieved on 2009-08-10.
  2. ^ Birchmeier, Jason. "Gorilla Zoe > Biography". allmusic. http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:fbfyxqqrldae~T1. Retrieved 2009-08-06. 
  3. ^ a b c "Gorilla Zoe > Charts & Albums > Billboard Albums". allmusic. http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:fbfyxqqrldae~T5. Retrieved 2009-08-06. 
  4. ^ a b c "Gorilla Zoe - Chart History - Rap Albums". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/gorilla-zoe/chart-history/922435?f=335&g=Albums&sort=date. Retrieved 2009-08-06. 
  5. ^ Fear, Danielle (2008-07-03). "Gorilla Zoe". BritishHipHop.co.uk. http://www.britishhiphop.co.uk/features/interviews/gorilla_zoe.html. Retrieved 2009-08-06. 
  6. ^ Reid, Shaheem (2009-03-17). "Gorilla Zoe's 'Lost' Video Targets Your 'Deepest Depression'". MTV News. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1607159/20090317/gorilla_zoe.jhtml. Retrieved 2009-08-06. 
  7. ^ Gorilla Zoe's King Kong. http://www.down-south.com/stories/headlines/6690-gorilla-zoes-king-kongq-dropping-in-april.html
  8. ^ "Gorilla Zoe > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". allmusic. http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:fbfyxqqrldae~T51. Retrieved 2009-08-06. 

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Gorilla Zoe
Studio albums
Welcome to the Zoo · Don't Feed Da Animals · "Gorilla on the Loose
Singles
"Hood Figga" · "Juice Box" · "Lost" · "What It Is" · "Echo"
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