DJ Webstar

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Webstar
Birth nameTroy Ryan
Also known asDJ Webstar
Born (1986-10-25) October 25, 1986 (age 37)
Origin Harlem, New York City, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)DJ, rapper, producer
Years active2006–present
LabelsScrilla Hill, SRC, E1, Universal Republic

Troy Ryan (born October 25, 1986), better known by his stage name DJ Webstar (or simply Webstar) is an American DJ and record producer. In 2006, his song "Chicken Noodle Soup", became popular and became an Internet meme, with fans uploading amateur videos dancing to the track. The song's popularity led to him being signed by the now defunct Universal Records. [1]

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Discography

Albums

Album information
Webstar Presents: Caught in the Web
Uptown Harlem
  • Released: August 2, 2008
  • Label: Scrilla Hill
  • Singles: "Uptown Harlem"
The Rooftop

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
US US
R&B
US
Rap
"Chicken Noodle Soup"
(featuring Young B and The Voice of Harlem)
2006453015Webstar Presents: Caught in the Web
"Dancin on Me"
(with Jim Jones, featuring Juelz Santana)
20091044819The Rooftop
"Tipsy" [3]
(featuring Serani and Jadakiss)
2010Non-album single
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
TitleYearOther performer(s)Album
"Skatez On" [4] 2007 Lumidee, Boogie Black, Ron Browz The Queen of Spanish Harlem
"Get Ya Bounce On"2009Large Amount, A.P., Bully No Security
"Club Jam Packed"2010 Sheek Louch Donnie G: Don Gorilla

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References

  1. Jeffries, David. "Biography: Webstar". Allmusic . Retrieved May 5, 2010.
  2. "American single certifications – Webstar – Chicken Noodle Soup". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved November 26, 2011.
  3. "Tipsy (feat. Serani & Jadakiss) - Single by Webstar". iTunes Store . Apple . Retrieved November 26, 2011.[ permanent dead link ]
  4. "The Queen Of Spanish Harlem Mixtape by Lumidee Hosted by DJ Suave". DatPiff.