Cozz

Cozz
Cozz performing during Too High to Riot Tour in 2016.
Background information
Birth name	Cody Osagie
Born	October 1, 1993 Los Angeles, California
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2013–present
Labels	Dreamville Interscope Tha Committee
Associated acts	J. Cole Bas Omen Ari Lennox Boogie Meez Free Ackrite

Cody Osagie, (born October 1, 1993) better known by his stage name Cozz, is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California. He is signed to J. Cole's Dreamville Records and Interscope Records. His debut studio album Cozz & Effect, was released on October 3, 2014.^[1][2]

Musical career

2013: Career beginnings

In 2013, Cozz began to take rap seriously, and recorded a demo tape. A few months later, he released the music video for "Dreams". Shortly after, he started to get notice, and having meetings with many different labels. Cozz's manager brought the music video to J. Cole and was later signed to Dreamville Records.^[3][4]

2014-15: Cozz & Effect

On October 3, 2014, Cozz released his debut album Cozz & Effect The project was initially intended as a free mixtape upon recording. But according to Cozz, when it was finished, it sounded better than they had hoped and they therefore agreed it can be sold. Dreamville Records released it on digital format firstly, followed by physical CD a short while afterwards.

In 2015, Cozz was a part of J. Cole's "2014 Forest Hills Drive Tour" along with other acts Bas, Omen, Pusha T, Jhene Aiko, Jeremih, YG, and Big Sean.

2016-present: Nothin Personal

On January 4, 2016, Cozz released his second project, and first mixtape, Nothin' Personal. The mixtape was entirely produced by Meez. Features include fellow west coast rapper Boogie, Bas, and Free Ackrite.

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with album details and selected chart positions

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions
		US	US R&B/HH	US Rap
Cozz & Effect	Released: October 3, 2014 Label: Dreamville Records, Interscope Records Format: CD, digital download	160	31	17
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Mixtapes

Title	Album details
Nothin' Personal	Released: January 4, 2016 Format: Digital Download

Compilation albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions
		US	US R&B/HH	US Rap
Revenge of the Dreamers II (with Dreamville Records)	Released: December 8, 2015 Label: Dreamville Records, Interscope Records Format: CD, digital download	29	4	3
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References

1. Edwin Ortiz (29 June 2014). "Interview: Cozz Talks About Signing to J. Cole's Dreamville/Interscope Label, Hanging Out With Game & His Upcoming Album "Cozz & Effect"". Complex.
2. Edwin Ortiz (3 October 2014). "Stream Cozz's "Cozz & Effect" Album". Complex.
3. "Interview: Dreamville Talks Upcoming Projects". Saint Heron.
4. Edwin Ortiz (29 June 2014). "Interview: Cozz Talks About Signing to J. Cole's Dreamville/Interscope Label, Hanging Out With Game & His Upcoming Album "Cozz & Effect"". Complex CA.