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United States Gorilla Zoe has established himself as a multi-platinum hip-hop artist and CEO, known for chart-topping releases and extensive collaborations.
Gorilla Zoe signed a deal with Block Entertainment and Bad Boys South as a solo artist, and a new era of Block Entertainment launched through a partnership with eOne and Atlantic, with Gorilla Zoe highlighted as an artist for takeover.
Gorilla Zoe signed a deal with Bad Boys South, an imprint of Atlantic Records, as a solo act to release his debut studio album, 'Welcome to the Zoo'.
Gorilla Zoe signed with Bad Boy, an imprint of Atlantic Records, in a joint venture with Block Entertainment. A new era of Block Entertainment launched through a partnership with eOne and Atlantic, with Gorilla Zoe as a key artist.
A new era of Block Entertainment launched through a partnership with eOne and Atlantic Records, with Gorilla Zoe being the first artist on their team.
After a two-year hiatus, it was revealed that Gorilla Zoe had signed to rapper Flo Rida's label International Music Group.
Alonzo Keith Mathis Jr., known professionally as Gorilla Zoe, was born in 1981 or 1982 in Atlanta, Georgia. His early career began after leaving school in the 10th grade, when he worked various odd jobs and became a certified chef through the federal Job Corps program. At 18, he independently financed a CD that sold 5,000 copies, demonstrating early entrepreneurial drive and artistic outreach. He spent two years working at The Funk Shop, an Atlanta-based record store, which provided him with insight into the music industry. During this period, Gorilla Zoe also established a recording studio in downtown Atlanta and began creating music with local producer Chris Flame. This collaboration led to his signing with Block Entertainment, marking a significant step in his professional music career.
In 2006, Gorilla Zoe joined the hip-hop group Boyz n da Hood, replacing Jeezy. His initial successes were noted through collaborations on tracks such as Yung Joc’s “Coffee Shop” and “Bottle Poppin’,” which appeared on various Billboard charts. Subsequently, he signed as a solo artist with Block Entertainment and Bad Boy South. His debut solo album, “Welcome to the Zoo,” released in October 2007, reached number 18 on the Billboard 200, number 8 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and number 3 on the Top Rap Albums chart. The album featured the successful single “Hood Figga,” which peaked at number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2008, Gorilla Zoe was recognized as part of XXL’s inaugural Freshman Class, highlighting his emerging status in the hip-hop community alongside artists like Lupe Fiasco and Lil Boosie. His second album, “Don’t Feed Da Animals,” released in March 2009, topped the Billboard Top Rap Albums chart and sold 29,000 copies in its first week, reaching number 8 on the Billboard 200.
Following these achievements, Gorilla Zoe released his third solo album, “King Kong,” in June 2011, which charted at number 56 on the Billboard 200. After a two-year hiatus, he released the mixtape “Recovery” in May 2014, and it was announced he had signed with Flo Rida’s International Music Group. In July 2018, he transitioned to independent artistry with the release of his single “Fat Jesus.” Throughout his career, Gorilla Zoe has maintained a presence in the music industry, releasing multiple mixtapes and contributing to various projects. His discography includes a series of albums, with notable titles such as “Don’t Feed da Animals 2” (2017), “Gorilla Warfare” (2017), “I Am Atlanta 4ever” (2019), and several projects in 2020 including “31 DAYS OF COVID-19,” “Summer of the Flying Saucer,” and “Vaccine.” He has also announced future projects like “Don’t Feed the Animals 4” for 2025.
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