Mr. Marcelo
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Mr. Marcelo is an American rapper who was briefly signed to No Limit Records
in 2000. Taking his name from New Orleans mobster, Carlos Marcello
, Mr. Marcelo released his debut album, Brick Livin'
through No Limit Records on July 25, 2000. Though it received good reviews, the album failed to make it very high on the charts, only making it to #172 on the Billboard 200
and #43 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
. After leaving No Limit, Mr. Marcelo continued to release albums independently including 2001's Streetz Got Luv 4 Me. Despite the split, the album still had many of No Limit's top selling artists featured on it. He is the older brother of rap star Curren$y.
New Orleans, LA. Marcelo is a lyrically talented and legendary mafia boss type
rapper/songwriter. He achieved local success with a song called "Hey P-Popper"
in 1992, which was a very popular dance at that time.
Marcelo continued his career landing himself a deal with Tuff Guys Entertainment
where he was making a lot of noise and caught the attention of No Limit Records.
He was made a member of the 504 Boyz and was featured on the hit single "Where U
At Whodi". He then released "Brick Livin" on July 25, 2000 and gained his name
as "The Brick Liver". The Source magazine rated "Brick Livin" with 3 1/2 mics.
"How U Like It Baby" featuring Master P was the lead single on the album and the
video aired on BET's Rap City. He also performed on BET Live along with
comedians MoNique and Pierre. He had guest appearances by C-Murder, Master P,
Doe Doe, Krazy, and many more. "Brick Livin" went gold, proving Marcelo had made
his mark in the industry.
Marcelo's second album titled "Streetz Got Luv 4 Me" was released on July 30,
2001 on Priority Records. His hit singles "One And One" featuring Currensy and
Lil' Doc and "Ward G's" featuring Baby & Doe Doe. This album features guest
appearances by Currensy, Soulja Slim, Mystikal, Chyna Whyte, Lil' Doc, and many
more. Since then Marcelo has collaborated with many hot MC's such as Dougie
Fresh, Juvenile, B.G., Soulja Slim, Sticky Fingaz, Chyna Whyte, Snoop Dogg, and
many more. Marcelo continued to hold his own, proving he could be successful in
the music industry.
In 2002 Marcelo formed his own label "Brick Livin Entertainment" where he
released his first mixtape "The Throwback Album Volume 1". This album containing
21 blazing old school tracks with a new school twist. The album features many of
New Orleans' up and coming artists. The lead singles "Wishing On A Star" and
"Tear The Club Down" featuring Lil' Doc and Bigg Ramp, which kept all the clubs
jumping.
Marcelo's next album titled "Still Brick Livin" was released in stores in 2004
on Brick Livin Entertainment. The album has 19 blazing songs and features the
late Soulja Slim & Doe Doe. His hit singles were "Stop" and "How U Like It Baby
Remix" featuring Currensy. His hottest single was "Tear Da Club Down Remix"
featuring Da Fam Gang which was a smash song in clubs everywhere. This album has
guest appearances by Baby, Currensy, Soulja Slim, Doe Doe, Da Fam Gang, and
more.
Marcelo went on to release his next two mixtapes "Magnolia My Home" was released
in 2005 and the hit "Bounce Baby Make It Bounce" featuring Kash Flow and Soulja
Slim. On this album hes bringing you back to the heart of the Magnolia projects
and letting you know how it all goes down. The next mixtape "The Take Over" was
also released in 2005 on Ball Or Fall Records. This album is a collaboration of
several New Orleans artists and gives you a variety of different styles.
Following the devastating Hurrican Katrina Marcelo released his next mixtape
"The Evacuation" in late 2005. The lead single was "Heads Up". On this album he
brings you to the land of the Magnolia once again and letting you know more
about how it was growing up in the projects.
Mr. Marcelo officially changed his name to Brick. His next album, Son Of
Magnolia is scheduled to be released this fall on Ball Or Fall Records. The lead
single was Dat Good featuring Pimp C and Bugsy. The album features appearances from B.G., Pimp c,
Devin The dude, C-Murder, Z-Ro, Cee-Lo (formerly of the Goodie Mob, Da Fam Gang,
and Prince Bugsy. This project has many hot collaborations, be sure to grab your
copy. Marcelo also appears on Got Purp? Mix tape Vol.1, which was released in
2006 on Ball Or Fall Records. Mr. Marcelo released a single in Augest of 2010 with rapper Curren$y titled "A Movie" Curren$y who also had short stints signed to no limit as well as Cash money Is Mr. Marcelo's younger brother.
No Limit Records
No Limit Records was an American hip-hop record label that was founded in 1990 by hip-hop artist, Percy "Master P" Miller. It was distributed by Priority Records.-No Limit Early years:...
in 2000. Taking his name from New Orleans mobster, Carlos Marcello
Carlos Marcello
Carlos "The Little Man" Marcello was a Sicilian-American mafioso who became the boss of the New Orleans crime family during the 1940s and held this position for the next 30 years.-Early life:...
, Mr. Marcelo released his debut album, Brick Livin'
Brick Livin'
Brick Livin' is the debut album released by rapper, Mr. Marcelo. It was released on July 25, 2000 through No Limit Records and was produced by Carlos Stephens, Donald XL Robertson, Suga Bear and Ke'Noe...
through No Limit Records on July 25, 2000. Though it received good reviews, the album failed to make it very high on the charts, only making it to #172 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
and #43 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999...
. After leaving No Limit, Mr. Marcelo continued to release albums independently including 2001's Streetz Got Luv 4 Me. Despite the split, the album still had many of No Limit's top selling artists featured on it. He is the older brother of rap star Curren$y.
Biography
Mr. Marcelo A.K.A. Brick was born and raised in the Magnolia Projects located inNew Orleans, LA. Marcelo is a lyrically talented and legendary mafia boss type
rapper/songwriter. He achieved local success with a song called "Hey P-Popper"
in 1992, which was a very popular dance at that time.
Marcelo continued his career landing himself a deal with Tuff Guys Entertainment
where he was making a lot of noise and caught the attention of No Limit Records.
He was made a member of the 504 Boyz and was featured on the hit single "Where U
At Whodi". He then released "Brick Livin" on July 25, 2000 and gained his name
as "The Brick Liver". The Source magazine rated "Brick Livin" with 3 1/2 mics.
"How U Like It Baby" featuring Master P was the lead single on the album and the
video aired on BET's Rap City. He also performed on BET Live along with
comedians MoNique and Pierre. He had guest appearances by C-Murder, Master P,
Doe Doe, Krazy, and many more. "Brick Livin" went gold, proving Marcelo had made
his mark in the industry.
Marcelo's second album titled "Streetz Got Luv 4 Me" was released on July 30,
2001 on Priority Records. His hit singles "One And One" featuring Currensy and
Lil' Doc and "Ward G's" featuring Baby & Doe Doe. This album features guest
appearances by Currensy, Soulja Slim, Mystikal, Chyna Whyte, Lil' Doc, and many
more. Since then Marcelo has collaborated with many hot MC's such as Dougie
Fresh, Juvenile, B.G., Soulja Slim, Sticky Fingaz, Chyna Whyte, Snoop Dogg, and
many more. Marcelo continued to hold his own, proving he could be successful in
the music industry.
In 2002 Marcelo formed his own label "Brick Livin Entertainment" where he
released his first mixtape "The Throwback Album Volume 1". This album containing
21 blazing old school tracks with a new school twist. The album features many of
New Orleans' up and coming artists. The lead singles "Wishing On A Star" and
"Tear The Club Down" featuring Lil' Doc and Bigg Ramp, which kept all the clubs
jumping.
Marcelo's next album titled "Still Brick Livin" was released in stores in 2004
on Brick Livin Entertainment. The album has 19 blazing songs and features the
late Soulja Slim & Doe Doe. His hit singles were "Stop" and "How U Like It Baby
Remix" featuring Currensy. His hottest single was "Tear Da Club Down Remix"
featuring Da Fam Gang which was a smash song in clubs everywhere. This album has
guest appearances by Baby, Currensy, Soulja Slim, Doe Doe, Da Fam Gang, and
more.
Marcelo went on to release his next two mixtapes "Magnolia My Home" was released
in 2005 and the hit "Bounce Baby Make It Bounce" featuring Kash Flow and Soulja
Slim. On this album hes bringing you back to the heart of the Magnolia projects
and letting you know how it all goes down. The next mixtape "The Take Over" was
also released in 2005 on Ball Or Fall Records. This album is a collaboration of
several New Orleans artists and gives you a variety of different styles.
Following the devastating Hurrican Katrina Marcelo released his next mixtape
"The Evacuation" in late 2005. The lead single was "Heads Up". On this album he
brings you to the land of the Magnolia once again and letting you know more
about how it was growing up in the projects.
Mr. Marcelo officially changed his name to Brick. His next album, Son Of
Magnolia is scheduled to be released this fall on Ball Or Fall Records. The lead
single was Dat Good featuring Pimp C and Bugsy. The album features appearances from B.G., Pimp c,
Devin The dude, C-Murder, Z-Ro, Cee-Lo (formerly of the Goodie Mob, Da Fam Gang,
and Prince Bugsy. This project has many hot collaborations, be sure to grab your
copy. Marcelo also appears on Got Purp? Mix tape Vol.1, which was released in
2006 on Ball Or Fall Records. Mr. Marcelo released a single in Augest of 2010 with rapper Curren$y titled "A Movie" Curren$y who also had short stints signed to no limit as well as Cash money Is Mr. Marcelo's younger brother.
Discography
| Year | Album | Chart Positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
US Hip-Hop Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... |
Heatseekers Top Heatseekers Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical... |
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| 2000 | Brick Livin' Brick Livin' Brick Livin' is the debut album released by rapper, Mr. Marcelo. It was released on July 25, 2000 through No Limit Records and was produced by Carlos Stephens, Donald XL Robertson, Suga Bear and Ke'Noe... |
172 | 43 | 9 |
| 2001 | Streetz Got Luv 4 Me Streetz Got Luv 4 Me Streetz Got Luv 4 Me' is the second album by rapper Mr. Marcelo. It was released July 10, 2001 through Tuff Guys Entertainment.-Track listing:# "Intro"# "Can't Harm Me"# "I'll Do U Somethin'"# "Magnolia Breakin' Em' Off"# "One and One"... |
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| 2004 | Still Brick Livin' | |||
| 2006 | Son Of Magnolia | |||