Marcellus McCarver, better know by his stage name

Stage name

A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...

 Celly Cel, is an American

United States

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 rapper from Vallejo, California

Vallejo, California

Vallejo is the largest city in Solano County, California, United States. The population was 115,942 at the 2010 census. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area on the northeastern shore of San Pablo Bay...

. He released his first single on his independent record label Realside Records in 1992 called "Lifestyle of a Mack." Celly Cel then debuted in 1994 with Heat 4 Yo Azz and released Killa Kali a year later.

In 1996, he appeared on the Red Hot Organization

Red Hot Organization

Red Hot Organization is a not-for-profit, 501 3, international organization dedicated to fighting AIDS through pop culture.Since its inception in 1989, over 400 artists, producers and directors have contributed to over 15 compilation albums, related television programs and media events to raise...

's compilation CD, America is Dying Slowly

America Is Dying Slowly

America Is Dying Slowly is a compilation album, the eighth in the Red Hot AIDS Benefit Series of recorded by the Red Hot Organization...

, alongside Biz Markie

Biz Markie

Marcel Theo Hall better known by his stage name, Biz Markie, is an American rapper, beatboxer, DJ, comedian, singer, reality television personality, and commercial spokesperson. He is best known for his single "Just a Friend", an American Top 10 hit in 1989...

, Wu-Tang Clan

Wu-Tang Clan

The Wu-Tang Clan is a hip-hop group from Staten Island that consists of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. They are frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, a quasi member of the group...

, and Fat Joe

Fat Joe

Joseph Antonio Cartagena , better known by his stage name Fat Joe, is an American rapper, CEO of Terror Squad Entertainment, and member of musical groups D.I.T.C. and Terror Squad....

, among many other prominent hip hop artists. The CD, meant to raise awareness of the AIDS epidemic among African American men, was heralded as "a masterpiece" by The Source

The Source (magazine)

The Source is a United States-based, monthly full-color magazine covering hip-hop music, politics, and culture, founded in 1988. It is the world's second longest running rap periodical, behind United Kingdom-based publication Hip Hop Connection. The Source was founded as a newsletter in 1988...

 magazine.

He did not resurface with G-Filez until 1998. Deep Conversation followed in mid-2000. Celly is expected to drop a new album in 2010, titled I Spit Game. He is currently looking for a new label.

Celly has collaborated with fellow Bay Area Rappers E-40

E-40

Earl Stevens , better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and investor from Vallejo, California. He is also part of the rap group The Click and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. His solo debut album, Federal, was released in November 1992, after The Click's debut...

 & B-Legit

B-Legit

Brandt Jones, better known by his stage name B-Legit, is an American rapper from Vallejo, California.He is a member of The Click, a rap group formed by his cousin E-40. He was featured on the track "Aint Hard 2 Find" by 2Pac in All Eyez on Me. He has been on several independent labels such as...

 on several occasions.

Studio albums

Year	Title	Chart positions
		U.S. 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...	R&B 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...
1994	Heat 4 Yo Azz Heat 4 Yo Azz Heat 4 Yo Azz is the debut album by Vallejo, California rapper, Celly Cel. The album was released in 1994 for Sick Wid It Records and was produced by Celly Cel, Sam Bostic and Studio Ton. The album was mildly successful, making it to #34 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop album chart and today is considered...	-	34
1996	Killa Kali Killa Kali Killa Kali is the second album by Vallejo, California rapper, Celly Cel. The album was released in 1996 for Jive Records and was produced by Celly Cel, Studio Ton and Emgee. The album was a huge success making it to #26 on the Billboard 200 and #4 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop album chart. The album...	26	4
1998	The G Filez The G Filez The G Filez is the third album by Vallejo, California rapper, Celly Cel. The album was released in 1998 and was Celly Cel's last studio album for Jive Records. The album was not as successful as his previous album, Killa Kali, only making it to #53 on the Billboard 200 and #17 on the Top...	53	17
2000	Deep Conversation Deep Conversation Deep Conversation is the fourth studio album by Vallejo, California rapper, Celly Cel. The album was released in 2000 for Realside Records and was produced by Celly Cel and Bosko. The album was not a commercial success, only making it to #94 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop album chart, howvever the album...	-	94
2005	It'z Real Out Here It'z Real Out Here It'z Real Out Here is the sixth studio album by Vallejo, California rapper, Celly Cel. The album was released in 2005 for 33rd Street Records and was produced by Celly Cel and Sam Bostic. The album was not a commercial success and featured no charting singles...	-	-
2006	Slaps, Straps and Baseball Hats	-	-

Compilations

• 1999: The Best of Celly Cel
  The Best of Celly Cel
  The Best of Celly Cel is the first greatest hits album by Vallejo, California rapper, Celly Cel. The album was released in 1999 and was Celly Cel's last project for Jive Records.- Track listing :...
  
  
• 2000: Live From the Ghetto
• 2002: Song'z U Can't Find
  Song'z U Can't Find
  Song'z U Can't Find is a compilation of Celly Cel's guest appearance on other rappers albums and compilations. The project was released in 2002 for Boss Up Muzik and was produced by Celly Cel, Studio Ton and G-Man Stan. This compilation marked the first Celly Cel album not to chart on any album...
  
  
• 2006: The Wild West
  The Wild West
  The Wild West is compilation presented by Vallejo, California rapper, Celly Cel. The album was released in 2006 for Real Talk Ent. and was the third of four projects released by Celly Cel in 2006. This compilation features some of West Coast Rap's biggest names...
  
  
• 2006: Brings the Gumbo Pot
  Brings the Gumbo Pot
  Brings the Gumbo Pot is a compilation album presented by rapper, Celly Cel. The album was released in 2006 for the Independent Music Network and was the fourth album released by Celly Cel in 2006. This compilation album features guest like Lil' Jon, Devin the Dude, Tech N9ne, Twista, Juvenile,...
  
  
• 2007: Cali Luv
• 2007: Best of Celly Cel 2: Tha Sick Wid It Dayz
  Best of Celly Cel 2: Tha Sick Wid It Dayz
  Best of Celly Cel 2: Tha Sick Wid It Dayz is the second greatest hits album by rapper, Celly Cel. The compilation was released in 2007 for R.N.L.G. Records and was the sequel to 1999's The Best of Celly Cel.-Track listing:...
  
  

Collaborations

• 2001: Criminal Activity
  Criminal Activity
  Criminal Activity is the debut album by American rap supergroup Criminalz, which consisted of Spice 1, Celly Cel and Jayo Felony. It was released August 7, 2001 on Celly Cel's label, Realside Records. The album was produced by Doyle, G-Man Stan, Spice 1 and Stan Keith...
  
   (with Criminalz)
• 2006: Bad Influence (with The Hillside Stranglaz)