Chris Landry (rapper)
Chris Landry | |
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Birth name | Christian Landry |
Born | Houston, Texas, U.S | May 13, 1998
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Occupation(s) | Rapper, Singer-songwriter |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2009–present |
Labels | Current Former Blu Kolla Dreams
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Christian Landry (born May 13, 1998 in Houston, Texas, U.S), popularly known by the stage name Chris Landry is an American rapper and songwriter currently based in Atlanta, U.S.[1] In 2014, his debut mixtape titled Sky Scrapers was released to positive reviews thus gaining him new grounds.[2] He is currently signed to Twenty Two Music Group.
Early life and education
[edit]Chris Landry was born in Texas where he attended Lee High School, Baytown, Texas as a freshman before he subsequently transferred to Sterling High School in his sophomore year.
Career
[edit]Chris Landry grew up listening to Bow Wow until he started writing songs while in school. In November 2011, Bobby V discovered Chris Landry on social media website Twitter and offered him a recording contract with Blu Kolla Dreams Records under which Chris went on to release his popular single titled "House Party".[3] He cites Jay Z, Kanye West and Drake as his musical influences.
On November 16, 2012, Chris Landry released his first major project titled Just a Kid With a Dream.[4] On January 31, 2014, he released a mixtape titled Sky Scrappers which featured acts like Bobby V, Fat Pimp, Travie Trav and Dontrell.[5] On 13 June 2016, he went on to release a 12-track EP titled Something To Prove through his imprint Black Kings Entertainment. It was hosted by DJ Iceberg and DJ Frank White.[citation needed]
Discography
[edit]Selected singles
[edit]Title | Year | Album |
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"My Girl" | 2011 | Non-album single |
"She Diggin' Me" | 2012 | Just a Kid With a Dream |
"Main Girl" (featuring Young Scrap) | Non-album singles | |
"House Party" | 2013 | |
"A Piece" (featuring Bobby V) | ||
"Fine As You" | ||
"Turn Me Up" (featuring Young Scrap)[6] | 2014 | |
"Vitamin ME"[7] | ||
"Nothing" (featuring Trevis Romell) | 2015 | Non-album singles |
"All I Know" (featuring Rizzoo Rizzoo)[8] | ||
"7 Days a Week" | Something To Prove | |
"100" (featuring Tory Lanez) | 2016 | Non-album single |
"Go To" |
Mixtapes
[edit]Year | Album Title | Album Details |
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2014 | Sky Scrappers |
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EPs
[edit]Year | Album Title | Album Details |
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2012 | Just a Kid With a Dream |
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2016 | Something To Prove |
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2018 | "Pain" |
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References
[edit]- ^ "Chris Landry Ft. Maurice – "Vitamin Me"". AllHipHop. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
- ^ Glenn, J (5 June 2015). "Chris Land: The Incredible Hit Maker". JackThriller. Retrieved 11 April 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Exclusive Interview With Chris Landry (@RealChrisLandry)". Hype&Genius. 4 March 2014. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- ^ "Just a Kid With a Dream - Chris Landry". iTunes. 16 November 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- ^ "Chris Landry - Sky Scrapers". Spinrilla. 31 January 2014. Archived from the original on 22 April 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- ^ Willz, Rah (5 March 2014). "Audio: Chris Landry ft. Young Scrap – Turn Me Up". Boi1da. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- ^ Marl, Marley (2 October 2014). "Audio: Chris Landry – Vitamin ME". Boi1da. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- ^ Wilson, Scooby (8 June 2015). "Chris Landry Ft. Rizzoo Rizzoo – "All I Know"". AllHipHop. Retrieved 11 April 2016.