Hulvey

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Hulvey
Birth nameChristopher Michael Hulvey
Born (1999-01-13) January 13, 1999 (age 26)
Brunswick, Georgia, U.S.
Genres Christian hip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2019–present
Labels Reach Records
Website hulveymusic.com
Hulvey (center) at Holy Smoke! 2025 visiting with fans. Nashville, TN. Hulvey with fans.jpg
Hulvey (center) at Holy Smoke! 2025 visiting with fans. Nashville, TN.

Christopher Michael Hulvey (born January 13, 1999), [1] known professionally by his surname Hulvey, is an American Christian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. [2] His debut studio album Christopher debuted and peaked at No.2 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart.

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Education and career

Hulvey was born and brought up in Brunswick, Georgia. He dropped out of college and moved to Atlanta to pursue a career in music. He supported his music aspirations by working at a local supermarket. Part of his job was "scrubbing toilets [and] cleaning floors." In August 2019, Hulvey signed a contract with Reach Records which was made public in January 2020. [3] His first release with the label was an EP titled Prelude then a month later he followed up with another EP titled BRKNHRT. [4]

Hulvey was featured on "Restored" and "Celebrate More" on Lecrae's album Restoration. Hulvey received writing credits for two additional songs on the album ("Set Me Free" and "Over the Top"). [5] [6] He was also featured on the 116 Clique song "Live Forever" (which recently passed 1 million views on YouTube) [7] and on Jordan Feliz's song "Glorify" alongside his labelmate Lecrae. Hulvey was the opening act during the Social Club Misfits tour in early 2020. [8]

In 2021, his debut album Christopher landed at No. #8 on Billboard Top Christian/Gospel Albums chart, [9] #19 at Rap Albums chart, only one week after its release. [10] In the same year, he released an eight track EP titled COMA. In 2022, he released a standalone single "Beautiful". Also in 2021, Hulvey was featured on a song titled "Higher Power" by Crowder. [11]

In 2023, he was featured in a song with Forrest Frank of Surfaces, called "No Longer Bound". The song reached #2 on the U.S. Viral 50 Chart on Spotify [12] and #19 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs. In June 2024, Hulvey released a remix of his 2023 song "Altar", featuring Ciara. [13] On September 13, 2024, Hulvey released his second studio album entitled CRY.

Tours

Hulvey performing at Holy Smoke! 2025. Nashville, TN. Hulvey at Holy Smoke! 2025.jpg
Hulvey performing at Holy Smoke! 2025. Nashville, TN.

In 2023, Hulvey announced his first nationwide tour, The Beautiful Tour, named after his July 2022 single "Beautiful." The Beautiful Tour was a major success, selling out multiple shows in cities across the United States.

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
Rap
[14] 		US
Christ
[15] 		US
Gosp
[16]
Christopher1988
CRY
  • Released: September 13, 2024
  • Label: Reach
  • Format: CD, DL, LP
—4—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended plays

Awards and nominations

YearNominee / workOrganizionCategoryResultRef.
2025Cry GMA Dove Awards Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the YearPending [17]

References

  1. ↑ "Hulvey Longs to be a "Christopher," a Christ-Bearer". www.jubileecast.com. Retrieved 2022-06-02.
  2. ↑ "Hulvey Bio Artist Spotlight Reach Records". lf.radio. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
  3. ↑ "Reach Records Announce Hulvey as Newest Signee". Rapzilla. 2020-01-21. Archived from the original on 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
  4. ↑ Music, Cathedral (2020-04-07). "BRKNHRT - Hulvey". Home | Cathedral Music. Archived from the original on 2022-05-22. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
  5. ↑ "New Album: Lecrae 'Restoration: The Deluxe Album'". Rap Radar. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
  6. ↑ "Christian Rap Songs Streamed More Than One Million Times in 2020". Rapzilla. 2021-01-01. Archived from the original on 2022-05-28. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
  7. ↑ "116 - Live Forever ft. 1K Phew, Aaron Cole, Hulvey, Tedashii, Tommy Royale, Trip Lee & Wande - Listen on Rapzilla .com". Rapzilla. 2020-01-16. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
  8. ↑ "Social Club Misfits, Hulvey, and Tommy Royale Concert Photos and Review". Rapzilla. 2020-02-25. Archived from the original on 2022-05-18. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
  9. ↑ "Hulvey". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
  10. ↑ "Hulvey's Debut Album Lands On Billboard Top 10 Christian/Gospel Albums Chart". TCB. 2021-04-20. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
  11. ↑ MILK & HONEY — Crowder , retrieved 2023-04-16
  12. ↑ Pires, Victoria (February 21, 2023). "GEN Z ON THE FRONTLINES OF THE 2023 SPIRITUAL MOVEMENT". Her Campus. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  13. ↑ Sarachik, Justin (June 21, 2024). "Hulvey & Ciara Release 'ALTAR Remix' as Rapper Gears Up for New Album". Rapzilla. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  14. ↑ Peaks on the Billboard Top Rap Albums:
  15. ↑ Peaks on the Billboard Top Christian Albums:
  16. ↑ Peaks on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums:
  17. ↑ @gmadoveawards ; (2025-07-30). "Congratulations to the 56th #DoveAwards nominees for Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year:" . Retrieved 2025-07-30– via Instagram.
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