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Chris Landry (rapper)

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Chris Landry
Birth nameChristian Landry
Born (1998-05-13) May 13, 1998 (age 26)
Houston, Texas, U.S
Genres
Occupation(s)Rapper, Singer-songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2009–present
LabelsCurrent
Former
Blu Kolla Dreams
  • Black Kings Entertainment

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

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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

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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

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Selected singles

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Title Year Album
"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

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Year Album Title Album Details
2014 Sky Scrappers

EPs

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Year Album Title Album Details
2012 Just a Kid With a Dream
  • Released: November 16, 2012
  • Formats: Digital download
2016 Something To Prove
  • Released: June 13, 2016
  • Formats: Digital download
2018 "Pain"

References

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  1. ^ "Chris Landry Ft. Maurice – "Vitamin Me"". AllHipHop. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
  2. ^ Glenn, J (5 June 2015). "Chris Land: The Incredible Hit Maker". JackThriller. Retrieved 11 April 2016.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "Exclusive Interview With Chris Landry (@RealChrisLandry)". Hype&Genius. 4 March 2014. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  4. ^ "Just a Kid With a Dream - Chris Landry". iTunes. 16 November 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  5. ^ "Chris Landry - Sky Scrapers". Spinrilla. 31 January 2014. Archived from the original on 22 April 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  6. ^ Willz, Rah (5 March 2014). "Audio: Chris Landry ft. Young Scrap – Turn Me Up". Boi1da. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  7. ^ Marl, Marley (2 October 2014). "Audio: Chris Landry – Vitamin ME". Boi1da. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  8. ^ Wilson, Scooby (8 June 2015). "Chris Landry Ft. Rizzoo Rizzoo – "All I Know"". AllHipHop. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
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