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Bio: Mr. Marcelo is a lyrically talented and legendary "mafia boss" type rapper/ songwriter. He has been putting in hard work and dedication since 1987. He is known on the streets as the southern Jay-Z and he's the king of hot lines. Celo has achieved local success with the dance hit "Hey P-Popper" in 1992, which was a popular dance song at the time.

He was a former member of the 504 Boyz and was featured on the hit single "Where U At Whodi." In 2000 he released his debut single "Brick Livin" and he then gained the name "The Brick Liver." The Source Magazine rated "Brick Livin" with 3&1/2 mics. "How U Like It Baby" was the lead single on the album and the video was aired on BET's Rap City and he appeared on BET Live.

He released "Streetz Got Luv 4 Me" on July 5, 2001. His lead singles were "one and One" featuring Curren$y and Lil Doc and the 3rd Ward G's. Since thenhe has collaborated with hot MC's such as : Juvenile, Baby, Master P, the late Soulja Slim, Mystikal, C-Murder, Turk, Chyna White, Dougie Fresh and many more.

His present project is an underground album titled "Mr. Marcelo Presents: The Trowback Album." The album features samples of old school hits with a southern twist. It includes 20 songs withthe hottest verses from New Orleans' hottest and upcoming artists. The hit single is titled "Tear Da Club Down" and keeps the dance floors jumping.




What made you want to start Brick Livin, your own record company?
What is the meaning behind Brick Livin? Well, where i'm from we call the projects the Bricks my albums or about life in the projetcs cuz that's all i know. I could say a gathering of higher learning to teach other niggas but that would be too complicated.


What differances come with running your own record company than being a member of one?