Mr. Serv-On

Corey Smith (born September 18, 1969), better known by his stage name Mr. Serv-On, is an American hip hop recording artist from New Orleans, Louisiana. Mr. Serv-On is best known for his time spent with No Limit Records, out of New Orleans, in the mid-to-late 1990s.

Music career

Music beginnings

A high school friend of Master P, Mr. Serv-On was one of the first rappers signed to No Limit. First appearing on albums by Master P, TRU and Mia X. His first appearance was on Soulja Slim's (Then known as Magnolia Slim) album "Soulja fa Lyfe", in 1994.

1997-99: TRU, No Limit, Life Insurance & Da Next Level

On August 12, 1997 Mr Serv-On's debut album, Life Insurance. Life Insurance was met with commercial and critical success, peaking at #23 on the US charts and #5 on the R&B charts, in 2013, it was ranked 20th on a list of the top 25 No Limit releases.

On February 16, 1999 Mr. Serv-On would release his second album Da Next Level it would be released to a bigger commercial success, making it to #1 on the R&B charts. Part of the reason he gained more mainstream attention is because of his featuring of the rapper Big Pun on his album. The guest verse from Pun on the first single from the album entitled "From N.Y. To N.O." was ranked on a list of his best guest verses. After the album's release Mr. Serv-On would disband from No Limit Records & start his own label, Lifetime Entertainment.

2000-03: War Is Me, Pt. 1: Battle Decisions, Take a Sip & No More Questions

On June 20, 2000 Mr. Serv-On would release his third album & first independent album entitled War Is Me, Pt. 1: Battle Decisions, it only made it to #75 on the R&B charts. On October 30, 2001 Mr. Serv-On would release his fourth album entitled Take a Sip via Lifetime, K.O.K., Street Level, the album would fail to make any of the Billboard charts. On March 18, 2003 Mr. Serv-On would release his fifth album & second independent album entitled No More Questions via Lifetime, the album would fail to make any of the Billboard charts.

2008-09: Life Insurance 2 (Heart Muzik) & Gangsta 1 More Time

On March 18, 2003 Mr. Serv-On would release his sixth album & third independent album entitled Life Insurance 2 (Heart Muzik) via Lifetyme, the album would fail to make any of the Billboard charts. Mr. Serv-On signed to Killa C's Dirty Thug Recordz in 2009 & would release his seventh album entitled Gangsta 1 More Timeon November 17, 2009, the album would fail to make any of the Billboard charts. On March 18, 2003 Mr. Serv-On would release his eighth album entitled Internet Platinum via Lifetyme, Hustle Blooc the album would fail to make any of the Billboard charts.

2013-present: Street Dreams & The Fallen Soldier

On December 20, 2013, he announced the release of his new mixtape "Guaparation Canal", which is slated to be released in February 2014.

On September 18, Serv-On announced his next release will be Boss Certified with a release date of October 28, 2014. This album will be distributed through Serv-On`s own label, Hot City Music. On December 2, 2014, Mr. Serv-On released his ninth album Street Dreams, this album was released through Timez Up. Ent. & was executive produced by DJ Suckafree. On June 19, 2015 Mr. Serv-On would release his tenth album entitled The Fallen Soldier via Hot City Music & Timez Up.

Other ventures

Acting career

Mr. Serv-On appeared in the movie "I'm Bout It" in 1997, and in a documentary 10 years later called "Grittin 2 Get It In Tha Rock." In 2008, Mr. Serv-On was interviewed for the Underground Kingz Magazine DVD. In 2014, Mr. Serv-On appeared in the documentary "We Are One: Street Music of New Orleans."

Author

In 2008, Mr. Serv-On wrote a dating book for black women.

Pop Culture References

In 2014, Mr. Serv-On was mentioned on a track by Gucci Mane, featured on his mixtape "Brick Factory Vol. 1." Gucci`s track was named "Mr. Serv-On" and featured Peewee Longway and Quavo. This track was later remixed by the Migos and named "Mr. Serv-On" as well.

Philanthropy

In October 2014, Mr. Serv-On participated in a gun buy-back program in New Orleans. Mr. Serv-On along with fellow New Orleans rappers teamed up with avant-garde artist Kirscha Kaechelle in the city's largest gun buy back program ever.

Discography

Studio albums

Independent albums

Extended Play's

Collaboration albums

Soundtrack albums

Mixtapes

Compilation albums

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Guest appearances

Filmography