Hulvey

Hulvey
Hulvey (center) at Holy Smoke! 2025 visiting with fans. Nashville, TN.
Background information
Born	Christopher Stephen Hulvey (1999-01-13) January 13, 1999 (age 27) Brunswick, Georgia, U.S.
Genres	Christian hip hop
Occupations	Rapper singer songwriter record producer
Years active	2019–present
Labels	Reach Records
Member of	116
Website	hulveymusic.com

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] The first song he made was Can't Tell It All. His dad was listening to a beat in the kitchen and he told Hulvey to make a song about a fight with this beat. This song would go on to be remixed with KB and Lecrae on the song Can't Tell It All (Remix).^{[ citation needed ]} His debut studio album Christopher debuted and peaked at No.2 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart.

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.

Hulvey released the EP He will return warning about the second coming of Christ and warning of not being ready. "Althought no one knows the day or hour of Jesus' return, Hulvey can read the writing on the wall; that day is coming." Through the album he speaks on the consequences of not being ready for the return you can hear emotion in his verses. ^[14] On January 6, 2026, he announced that he would soon be releasing his final album with Reach Records. ^[15]

Tours

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

Title	Details	Peak chart positions
		US Christ [16]
Christopher	Released: April 9, 2021 Label: Reach Records Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming	36
Cry	Released: September 13, 2024 Label: Reach Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming	4

Extended plays

Title	Details
Prelude	Released: January 22, 2020 Label: Reach Format: Digital download, streaming
BRKNHRT.	Released: February 21, 2020 Label: Reach Format: CD, digital download, streaming
Coma	Released: November 19, 2021 Label: Reach Format: CD, digital download, streaming
Perry Lane Pack	Released: November 10, 2023 Label: Reach Format: Digital download, streaming
He Will Return	Released: October 14, 2025 Label: Reach Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Certifications	Album
		US Christ [17]
"Wasted Times"	2019	—		Non-album single
"Motions"		—		BRKNHRT. (EP)
"Real Love"		—		Non-album single
"Mad Today"		—		Prelude (EP)
"In the End" (with Zach Paradis)		—		Non-album singles
"Higher"		—
"Different" (with Torey D'Shaun)	2020	—
"Don't Play Cheap"		—
"Otherside"		—
"Heaven Up Above"		—
"Back in the Wick"	2021	—		Christopher
"Reasons" (with Lecrae and SVRCINA)		—
"We Against the World" (with Andy Mineo)		—
"Beautiful"	2022	—		Non-album single
"Have Me"		—		Cry
"Closer" (with D'Shaun)		—		Non-album singles
"Walk" (with Lecrae)	2023	31
"Altar" (with Forrest Frank )		27	RIAA: Gold [18]	Cry
"Used By You"		—		Non-album single
"Love Like That" (with D'Shaun and Alex Jean)		—		Cry
"All For You"	2024	—
"True"		—
"Rolling Loud Freestyle" (with Caleb Gordon)	2025	—		Non-album singles
"Bring Heaven Down"		30
"Rain on Me" (with Jean)		—
"Jesus Is Lord"		—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist

Title	Year	Peak chart positions			Album
		US Christ [17]	US Christ Air [19]	US Christ AC [20]
"Nothin But You" (with Andy Mineo, Montell Fish, and Becca VanDerbeck)	2019	—	—	—	The Gift: A Christmas Compilation
"Celebrate More" (with 116, Mineo, and Lecrae)	2020	—	—	—	Non-album single
"Glorify" (with Jordan Feliz and Lecrae)		22	18	16	Say It
"Still 40 Deep" (with 116 and Anike)	2021	—	—	—	Non-album singles
"Teslar" (with BigBreeze)		—	—	—
"No Longer Bound" (with Frank)	2023	19	—	—	Child of God
"Fly Away" (with Frank)		43	—	—	New Hymns
"Bounce Back" (with Kijan Boone)	2025	—	—	—	Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Promotional singles

Title	Year	Album
"Anchor" (instrumental)	2020	Non-album promotional single
"Can't Tell It All" (with KB and Lecrae)	2021	Coma (EP)
"Altar" (wih Ciara)	2024	Non-album promotional single
"American Idolz" (with DC3)	2025	He Will Return (EP)

Awards and nominations

Year	Nominee / work	Organizion	Category	Result	Ref.
2025	Cry	GMA Dove Awards	Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year	Won	[21]

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. "Hulvey Drops Poignant New EP 'He Will Return' - TCB - hulvey". 2025-10-24. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
15. Sarachick, Justin (2026-01-07). "Hulvey Announces Final Album with Reach Records". Rapzilla . Retrieved 2026-01-12.
16. Peaks on the Billboard Top Christian Albums:
    • Christopher: "Top Christian Albums". Billboard . 2021-04-20. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
    • Cry: "Top Christian Albums". Billboard . 2024-09-28. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
17. Peaks on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs
    • "Glorify": "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard . 2020-09-12. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
    • "No Longer Bound": "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard . 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
    • "Walk": "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard . 2023-02-04. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
    • "Altar": "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard . 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
    • "Fly Away": "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard . 2024-02-16. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
    • "Bring Heaven Down": "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard . 2025-02-15. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
18. "American certifications – Hulvey". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved 2025-10-20.
19. Peaks on the Billboard Christian Airplay
    • "Glorify": "Christian Airplay". Billboard . 2020-09-19. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
20. Peaks on the Billboard Christian AC Airplay
    • "Glorify": "Hot Christian Adult Contemporary". Billboard . 2020-09-12. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
21. Group, The Forefront. “Hulvey Wins Big at 2025 Dove Awards.” antiMusic.Com, 15 Oct. 2025, www.antimusic.com/p/25/1014hulvey_wins_big_at_2025_dove_awards.shtml.