Mr. Marcelo A.K.A. Brick - Son Of Magnolia

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Track List
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01. I'm A Street Nigga (Feat. Z-Ro)      3:10
02. I'm The Work (Feat. Cee-Lo)     3:31
03. Dat Good (Feat. Pimp C & Prince Bugsy)      4:12
04. Oh! She Looks Good (Feat. Devin The Dude)      4:24
05. Dip And Turn (Feat. Z-Ro &  Louie The 14th)    4:03
06. What A G Like                   3:54
07. Pimp Walk                       3:39
08. Stay Away From The Coupe  (Feat. Da Fam Gang)      4:34
09. Heads Up                        4:43
10. Bounce Baby Make It Bounce  (Remix)    2:44
11. Uptown Gangstas (Feat. B.G. & C-Murder)  4:41
12. Momma Was A Dopeman (Feat. Malika)     4:35
13. Hollyhood (It's Like That)      2:53
14. Stop Snitching                  4:30
15. Shut It Down (Feat. Prince Bugsy) 4:14
16. Pillow Talk                     3:05
17. Hit The Block When I Was 12     4:02
18. Heavy In The Waist              3:38

Release Notes:

Mr. Marcelo A.K.A. Brick was born and raised in the Magnolia Projects located in
New Orleans, LA. Marcelo is a lyrically talented and legendary mafia boss type
rapper/songwriter. He has been putting in hard work and dedication since 1987
and is known on the streets as the southern Jay-Z. He has paid his dues to the
underground scene and 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 25th, 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 30th,
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 Dat Good featuring Pimp C and Bugsy is currently being played on the
radio and in clubs near you. The album features apperances 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.