Career
He released his first single, Lifestyle of a Mack, on his independent record label Realside Records in 1992. He released his debut studio album, Heat 4 Yo Azz, in 1994, and released a second album, Killa Kali, a year later. In 1996, he appeared on the Red Hot Organization"s compilation Civil Defense, America is Dying Slowly, alongside Biz Markie, Wu-Tang Clan, and Fat Joe, among many other prominent hip hop artists.
The Civil Defense, meant to raise awareness of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome epidemic among African American men, was heralded as "a masterpiece" by The Source magazine.
His next appearance wasn"t until 1998, with his third album: G-Filez. Deep Conversation followed in mid-2000.
Celly has collaborated with fellow Bay Area rappers East-40 & B-Legit on several occasions.
