Skrizzy Explained

Skrizzy
Birth Name:Mark-Anthony Greene
Birth Date:8 September 1994
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2007–present
Label:4ever Trill

Mark-Anthony Greene, better known by his stage name Skrizzy and formally known as Young Scrap is an American rapper, singer and songwriter.[1] [2] His single titled "Love L.A" from his Faded Ambition album charted at No. 18 on the Billboard Twitter Top Tracks during the week of July 12, 2016.[3] He is also credited to have written V.I.C.'s song titled "Twerk It" which charted at No. 69 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.[4]

Early life and career

Skrizzy performed with notable acts like Debbie Allen and Savion Glover until he moved to Maryland. While in his second year in high school, he released his first album titled Puppy Power under his uncle's record label and in 2008 he signed a recording contract with Universal Music Group under which he released the single "The Melody" which was positively received among music fans.[1] In 2016 Skrizzy's career path was put on hold due to thyroid cancer while also dealing with the loss of his voice, putting a pause on any new music releases for 2 years. On June 21, 2020 after regaining his voice Skrizzy went on to release a slew of new music including "Undercover hoe" which featured 24hrs which HotNewhiphop went on to say The Melody is perfect and both artists can be heard lamenting about their issues with women and how some just want to play games, while hiding their true intentions[5]

Taking a hiatus until July 11, 2021, Skrizzy went on to release "Troublesome" featuring South Carolina rapper Renni Rucci which also premiered with HotNewHiphop who said Skrizzy & Renni Rucci are the perfect duo[6] The singer has also went on to announce his first official R&B album since his musical return which is titled "Im Not Toxic, You Are" which will release July 26, 2024 along with a rap album Tentatively titled "I'm Not A Rapper 2" which is slated for release October 25, 2024.On September 12, 2016, Skrizzy released the first of his "Music We Can Fuck To" series titled Music We Can Fuck Too which featured guest appearances from notable rappers like Yo Gotti and V.I.C. His Jahlil Beats-produced single titled "Love L.A" charted at No. 18 during the week of July 12, 2016, on the Billboard Twitter Top Tracks.[3] On August 4, 2016, he released a mixtape titled Faded Ambition with guest appearance from Lil Wayne and music production from producers DJ Mustard and Jahlil Beats.[7] On June 20, 2016, Skrizzy released Trill and B, a project he started recording in 2014.[8]

Discography

Album

YearAlbum TitleAlbum Details
2016Trill & B
  • Released: June 20, 2016
  • Label: 4Ever Trill
  • Formats: Digital download
2020Music We Can Fuck To 6: A Side Niggas Fantasy
  • Released: February 14th, 2020
  • Label: 4Ever Trill
  • Formats: Digital download
2024I'm Not Toxic, You Are
  • Released: July 26th, 2024
  • Label: 4Ever Trill
  • Formats: Digital download

Mixtapes

YearMixtape TitleMixtape Details
2013Music We Can Fuck Too
  • Released: September 8, 2013
  • Label: Independent
  • Formats: Digital download
Music We Can Fuck To 2
  • Released: December 5, 2013
  • Label: Independent
  • Formats: Digital download
2014Music We Can Fuck To 3
  • Released: August 6, 2014
  • Label: Independent
  • Formats: Digital download
2015Music We Can Fuck To 4
  • Released: April 8, 2015
  • Label: Independent
  • Formats: Digital download
Music We Can Fuck To 5
  • Released: October 14, 2015
  • Label: Independent
  • Formats: Digital download
2016Faded Ambition
  • Released: August 14, 2016
  • Label: G-Hop Music
  • Formats: Digital download
2024Im Not A Rapper
  • Released: January 19, 2024
  • Label: 4ever Trill
  • Formats: Digital download

EPs

YearAlbum TitleAlbum Details
2015It Wasn't Trill Enough
  • Released: December 8, 2015
  • Label: G-Hop Music
  • Formats: Digital download
2019Free Kevo
  • Released: September 20, 2019
  • Label: 4Ever Trill
  • Formats: Digital download

Selected singles

Title! rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
USTwitter Top Tracks
"The Melody"2009Non-album singles
"Like Yeah"
"Lights On"2010
"Get Funky"
"Text Me" (featuring V.I.C., Troop 41 & Jru Gunz)
"Text Me" (featuring Lil Chuckee)2013Music We Can Fuck Too
"No Love"2015Faded Ambition
"Throwin Dolla's"2016
"Love L.A" (Featuring Mustard)18
"Main Ting" (featuring OFB Yung)2016Trill and B
"Bust It Open" Featuring Mustard)
"Better Work for It"
"Undercover Hoe" (featuring 24hrs)2020__Im Not Toxic, You Are
"Ye Taught Me"2021non-album singles
"Sick And Tired"
"Troublesome" (Featuring Renni Rucci)2021Im Not A Rapper 2
"P.T.P" (Featuring Squalla, Kiara & Reign)2022
"Safe Space"2023Im Not Toxic, You Are
"Round n Round"2023
"BTW" (Featuring Sophia Diana)2024
"To Each Their Own"
"All 4"
"Splash"
"I Like it" (I Love It) (Featuring Brandy Haze)

Notes and References

  1. News: HHV Exclusive:Young Scrap talks West Coast success, "Love LA," "Faded Ambition," and more. HipHopVibe. June 13, 2014. March 20, 2016.
  2. News: YOUNG SCRAP INTRODUCES US TO TRILL & B. HipHop Battle Media. Tucker. Tisha. December 28, 2015. March 20, 2016.
  3. News: The Week of July 12, 2014. Billboard Twitter Top Tracks. July 7, 2014. March 19, 2016.
  4. News: Young Scrap Biography. https://web.archive.org/web/20140822183451/http://www.mtv.com/artists/young-scrap/biography/. dead. August 22, 2014. MTV Base. March 20, 2016.
  5. Web site: Cole . Alexander . 2020-06-21 . Skrizzy & 24hrs Are Done With The Games On "Undercover Hoe" . 2024-02-28 . HotNewHipHop . en.
  6. Web site: Powell . Jon . Skrizzy and Renni Rucci are "Troublesome" on new single . 2024-02-28 . REVOLT.
  7. News: Download Young Scrap's Music We Can Fuck To 5 Mixtape. The Fader. Garvey. Meaghan. October 17, 2013. March 20, 2016.
  8. Web site: Young Scrap Rebrands Love On "Trill and B". RESPECT.. Mayo. Jake. June 24, 2016. June 24, 2016.