| Mr. Collipark | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Michael Crooms |
| Genres | Snap, R&B |
| Occupations | Producer, Singer, Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Labels | Collipark Records/Interscope |
| Website | Collipark Music |
Michael Crooms, better known by his stage name Mr. Collipark and also known as DJ Smurf, is a hip hop producer and the president of his own Atlanta-based record label, Collipark Records. [1]
The name "Collipark" was derived from the city College Park, Georgia. Crooms is credited as playing a major role in the career of the Ying Yang Twins,[2] Soulja Boy, Hurricane Chris, V.I.C., Vistoso Bosses and more.
In 2007, Mr. Collipark won BMI's "Songwriter of the Year" award.[3] He was also nominated for a 2008 Grammy for his work with Soulja Boy.[4]
In 2011, Mr. Collipark debuted his mixtape Can I Have the Club Back Please, which features tracks from artists like Translee, Treal Lee & Prince Rick and the Ying Yang Twins.[5]