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'''Roland Collins''' (born November 23, 1985), better known by the ] '''Troy Ave''', is an ] ] from the ] neighborhood of ], ]. His moniker derives from Troy Avenue, a street near his boyhood home.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vice.com/read/we-interviewed-troy-ave |title=We Interviewed Troy Ave|author=Drew Millard |date=2012-06-13|accessdate=2013-11-12 |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20120616043125/http://www.vice.com/read/we-interviewed-troy-ave? |archivedate=2012-06-16 |quote= He derives his name from Troy Ave, the street he grew up on in Crown Heights.}}</ref> In November 2013, his first ], '']'', was released.<ref name=rapdose/> Upon release, the album debuted at number 47 on the US ''Billboard'' ] chart.<ref>{{cite web '''Roland Collins''' (born November 23, 1985), better known by the ] '''Troy Ave''', is an ] ] from the ] neighborhood of ], ]. His moniker derives from Troy Avenue, a street near his boyhood home.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vice.com/read/we-interviewed-troy-ave |title=We Interviewed Troy Ave|author=Drew Millard |date=2012-06-13|accessdate=2013-11-12 |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20120616043125/http://www.vice.com/read/we-interviewed-troy-ave? |archivedate=2012-06-16 |quote= He derives his name from Troy Ave, the street he grew up on in Crown Heights.}}</ref> In November 2013, his first ], '']'', was released. It debuted at number 47 on the US ''Billboard'' ] chart.<ref>{{cite web
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Troy Ave
Birth nameRoland Collins
Born (1985-11-23) November 23, 1985 (age 39)
OriginBrooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
InstrumentVocals
Years active2009-present
LabelsBSB Records
Websitewww.troyave.com
Musical artist

Roland Collins (born November 23, 1985), better known by the stage name Troy Ave, is an American rapper from the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. His moniker derives from Troy Avenue, a street near his boyhood home. In November 2013, his first studio album, New York City: The Album, was released. It debuted at number 47 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. He was named part of the 2014 XXL Freshmen Class.

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US US R&B US
Rap
New York City: The Album — 47 —
Major Without A Deal
  • Released: June 5, 2015 (US)
  • Label: BSB Records (independent)
  • Formats: digital download
 — — —

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with year released
Title Album details
I'm In Traffick
  • Released: August 17, 2009
  • Label: BSB Records
  • Format: Digital download
Bricks In My Backpack
  • Released: September 27, 2010
  • Label: BSB Records
  • Format: Digital download
Bricks In My Backpack 2: Powder To The People
  • Released: August 30, 2011
  • Label: BSB Records
  • Format: Digital download
Bricks In My Backpack 3: The Harry Powder Trilogy
  • Released: June 12, 2012
  • Label: BSB Records
  • Format: Digital download
White Christmas
  • Released: December 25, 2012
  • Label: BSB Records
  • Format: Digital download
BSB Vol. 1
  • Released: March 4, 2013
  • Label: BSB Records
  • Format: Digital download
BSB Vol. 2
  • Released: May 15, 2013
  • Label: BSB Records
  • Format: Digital download
BSB Vol. 3
  • Released: July 4, 2013
  • Label: BSB Records
  • Format: Digital download
White Christmas 2
  • Released: December 24, 2013
  • Label: BSB Records
  • Format: Digital download
BSB Vol. 4
  • Released: May 7, 2014
  • Label: BSB Records
  • Format: Digital download
BSB Vol. 5: The Extras (EP)
  • Released: August 18, 2014
  • Label: BSB Records
  • Format: Digital download
BSB Vol. 5
  • Released: August 18, 2014
  • Label: BSB Records
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
R&B 		US
Rap
"Hot Out" 2013 — — — New York City: The Album
"New York City"
(featuring Raekwon, N.O.R.E. and Prodigy) 		— — —
"Your Style"
(featuring Lloyd Banks) 		2014 — — — BSB Vol. 4
"All About The Money"
(featuring Young Lito & Manolo Rose) 		— — — Major Without a Deal
"Doo Doo" 2015 — — —
"Bang Bang"
(featuring 50 Cent) 		— — —
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.
Promotional singles
List of promotional singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Your Style (Remix)"
(featuring Puff Daddy, T.I. and Ma$e) 		2014 BSB Vol. 5 & Major Without A Deal

References

  1. "IFWT Wishes Troy Ave A Happy Birthday!". In Flex We Trust. November 23, 2012. Retrieved January 4, 2014.
  2. "The Break Presents: Troy Ave - XXL". Xxlmag.com. November 28, 2011. Retrieved January 4, 2014.
  3. Drew Millard (June 13, 2012). "We Interviewed Troy Ave". Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved November 12, 2013. He derives his name from Troy Ave, the street he grew up on in Crown Heights.
  4. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. January 1, 2013. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
  5. Sia, Niccole. "XXL Freshmen 2014 Cover Revealed". XXL Magazine. Retrieved May 6, 2014.
  6. "iTunes - Music - New York City by Troy Ave". Itunes.apple.com. November 4, 2013. Retrieved January 4, 2014.
  7. "Troy Ave Readies "Major Without A Deal" Album". BallerStatus.com. May 5, 2015.
  8. "iTunes - Music - Im In Traffick by Troy Ave". Itunes.apple.com. August 21, 2009. Retrieved January 4, 2014.
  9. "Troy Ave - Troy Ave "bricks In My Backpack" // Free Mixtape @". Datpiff.com. September 27, 2010. Retrieved January 4, 2014.
  10. "Troy Ave - Bricks In My Backpack 2: Powder To The People // Free Mixtape @". Datpiff.com. August 30, 2011. Retrieved January 4, 2014.
  11. "Troy Ave - Bricks In My Backpack 3: The Harry Powder Trilogy // Free Mixtape @". Datpiff.com. Retrieved January 4, 2014.
  12. "Troy Ave - White Christmas Hosted by DJ Holiday // Free Mixtape @". Datpiff.com. December 25, 2012. Retrieved January 4, 2014.
  13. Homie, Big (March 4, 2013). "New Mixtape: Troy Ave & BSB BSB Vol. 1". Rap Radar. Retrieved January 4, 2014.
  14. : B.Dot (May 15, 2013). "New Mixtape: Troy Ave x BSB BSB Vol. 2". Rap Radar. Retrieved January 4, 2014.
  15. "Troy Ave - BSB Vol. 3 Hosted by DJ Holiday // Free Mixtape @". Datpiff.com. Retrieved January 4, 2014.
  16. "Troy Ave - White Christmas 2 Hosted by DJ Drama // Free Mixtape @". Datpiff.com. December 24, 2013. Retrieved January 4, 2014.
  17. ""Hot Out" - Single by Troy Ave". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
  18. ""New York City" (feat. Raekwon, N.O.R.E., & Prodigy) - Single by Troy Ave". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
  19. ""Your Style (Remix)" [feat. Puff Daddy, T.I., & Ma$e] - Single by Troy Ave". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved June 21, 2014.

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