Chris Landry (rapper)

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Chris Landry
Birth nameChristian Landry
Born (1998-05-13) May 13, 1998 (age 25)
Houston, Texas, U.S
Genres
Occupation(s)Rapper, Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s) Vocals
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.

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Early life and education

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

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

Selected singles

TitleYearAlbum
"My Girl"2011Non-album single
"She Diggin' Me"2012Just 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)2015Non-album singles
"All I Know" (featuring Rizzoo Rizzoo) [8]
"7 Days a Week"Something To Prove
"100" (featuring Tory Lanez)2016Non-album single
"Go To"

Mixtapes

YearAlbum TitleAlbum Details
2014Sky Scrappers

EPs

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

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