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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.

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.

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
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US
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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
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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.