Alonzo Mathis , better known by his stage name Gorilla Zoe (, rhymes with JOE ), is an American rapper and member of rap group Boyz N Da Hood. His solo debut album Welcome to the Zoo came out in 2007.

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Biography

He replaced Young Jeezy as a member of Boyz N Da Hood. He first saw success after his single "Hood Figga" (explicitly titled "Hood Nigga") was released, followed by the collaborations with Yung Joc "Coffee Shop" and "Bottle Poppin'," which charted under several Billboard charts. ^[1] His first solo album, Welcome to the Zoo , was released October 2007, peaking at #18 on the Billboard 200, #8 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, and #3 on Top Rap Albums. ^{[2] [3]}

Zoe stated in an interview with BritishHipHop.co.uk that his life has influenced his music. ^[4] His second solo album, Don't Feed Da Animals , featuring the single "Lost", was released on March 17, 2009. ^[5] Don't Feed Da Animals topped the Billboard Top Rap Albums chart. "What It Is", featuring Rick Ross and Kollosus, and "Echo" followed.

Gorilla Zoe's jeweler is Mo of Icebox Custom Jewelry.

Discography

Albums

Year	Title	Peak chart positions
		U.S. 200	U.S. R&B	U.S. Rap
2007	Welcome to the Zoo Released: September 25, 2007 Label: Bad Boy South/Block Format: CD, digital download	18	8	3
2009	Don't Feed Da Animals Released: March 17, 2009 Label: Bad Boy South/Block Format: CD, digital download	8	2	1

Singles

As lead performer

Year	Title	Peak chart positions [6]			Album
		U.S. Hot 100	U.S. R&B	U.S. Rap
2007	"Hood Nigga"	38	13	7	Welcome to the Zoo
2008	"Juice Box" (featuring Yung Joc)	—	78	—
	"Lost"	71	29	10	Don't Feed Da Animals
2009	"What It Is" (featuring Rick Ross & Kollosus)	—	100	—
	"Echo"	57	—	25

As featured performer

Year	Title	Peak chart positions			Album
		U.S. Hot 100	U.S. R&B	U.S. Rap
2007	"Coffee Shop" (Yung Joc featuring Gorilla Zoe)	78	39	23	Hustlenomics
	"Bottle Poppin'" (Yung Joc featuring Gorilla Zoe)	—	59	—
	"Portrait of Love" (Cheri Dennis featuring Yung Joc & Gorilla Zoe)	—	55	—	In and Out of Love

References

1. Gorilla Zoe > Biography
2. Gorilla Zoe > Charts & Albums > Billboard Albums
3. Gorilla Zoe - Chart History - Rap Albums
4. Gorilla Zoe
5. Gorilla Zoe's 'Lost' Video Targets Your 'Deepest Depression'
6. Gorilla Zoe > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles