YC (rapper)

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YC
Birth nameChristopher Daniels Miller
Also known asYung Chris, YC Worldwide
Born (1985-11-06) November 6, 1985 (age 39)
Decatur, Georgia U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2006-present
Labels

Christopher Daniels Miller (born November 6, 1985), better known by his stage name YC, is an American rapper. [1] He is best known for his 2011 debut single "Racks" (featuring Future), which peaked at number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100. Since then, several remixes and freestyles have been created of "Racks". His follow-up single, "I Know" (featuring Ace Hood or Yung Booke) released later that year.

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Early life

Born in Decatur, Georgia, he was raised by his stay-at-home mom and his father, Milton Miller Sr., who worked in the aviation industry. He attended both Columbia High School and McNair High School, but dropped out and didn't graduate. [2] Originally under the moniker Yung Chris, he shortened it to YC to avoid confusion with another rapper Young Chris.

Music career

YC was originally signed to Block Entertainment, formally known as Yung Chris and was a member of the rap group, Block Boyz. [3] After disbanding himself from the label and group, he decided to focus on a solo career.

He was featured in the song, "Dem Girls", which features singer Yaboythetruth. [4] After releasing the song, he recorded "Racks", featuring Future, for his first mixtape Got Racks, which was released for free download on April 5, 2011 and received over 24 million downloads via DatPiff. [5] "Racks" was released on April 5, 2011. The song peaked at #6 on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart. The video was directed by R. Malcolm Jones. He performed the single at the BET Awards of 2011. The song missed the top 40, peaking at #42 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed on the charts for 17 weeks.

He appeared in the video "This is What I Do", from Gucci Mane's 2011 album The Return of Mr. Zone 6 , with Gucci, Waka Flocka Flame, and OJ da Juiceman. Gucci Mane also appeared in the music video for "Racks". YC appeared in Waka Flocka's video for "Grove St. Party", featuring rapper Kebo Gotti.

On October 4, 2011, he made his second single "I Know" and it features Yung Booke of T.I.'s group D.O.P.E. The video was directed by Mr. Starrize and became #23 in The Billboard Hot 100.[ citation needed ] Then YC released the remix as the second single on iTunes and it features Ace Hood. [6] This was the second time that he and Ace Hood collaborated. YC later released the video for "Like This" featuring Yung Joc and Nephew (originally titled "Fucking Around"). The video was also directed by Mr. Starrize.

On March 9, 2012, YC released another mixtape Back From Vacation, the mixtape had over 8,000 downloads. [7] On November 9, 2012 it was announced that YC was back in the studio, working on two new mixtapes, one of them revealed to be titled Gift to the Streets. [8]

Personal life

YC is the father of four children, all from different women. [9] [10]

Discography

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes with selected details
TitleAlbum details
Got Racks
  • Released: April 5, 2011
  • Label: Big Play, 3022
  • Format: Digital download
Back From Vacation
  • Released: March 9, 2012
  • Label: Forever Flexin, Hood Rich
  • Format: Digital download
Gift to the Streets
  • Released: TBD [11] [12]
  • Label: Big Play, 3022
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[13] 		US R&B
[14] 		US Rap
[15]
"Racks"
(featuring Future)		20114264Got Racks
"I Know"
(featuring Ace Hood) [6] 		123——
"Main Chic"
(featuring Young Thug) [17] 		2014———Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Music videos

List of music videos, with directors, showing year released
TitleYearDirector(s)
"Racks"
(featuring Future)		2011 R. Malcolm Jones [18]
"Racks" (Remix)
(featuring Nelly, B.o.B, Trae, Yo Gotti, Cyhi the Prynce, Dose and Ace Hood)		Ian Wolfson [19]
"I Know"
(featuring Yung Booke)		Mr. Starrize [20] [21]
"Like This"
(featuring Yung Joc)
"Lean & Sprite"none

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
TitleYearOther artist(s)Album
"Intro"2006P.O.L.O., Chamillionaire Reckless
"Cutty"P.O.L.O., Tramee
"Reckless"P.O.L.O., Kurt Dogg
"Give a Fuck"P.O.L.O., Big Floss
"Kool"P.O.L.O.
"Watch Me"2009 Gorilla Zoe Don't Feed Da Animals
"Sum Tho"2010 Rich Kidz 24/7
"Get It Started"King Just, NatePollen: The Swarm, Pt. 3
"Psycho"2011 Gucci Mane, YG Hootie Writings On The Wall 2
"Play Your Cards"Gucci Mane
"Bout Dem 100s"Slim Dunkin, D-Bo, Jody Breeze Block Illegal
"For a Long Time"Rich Kid ShawtyShad Marley
"Hundreds" Waka Flocka Flame, Slim Dunkin, Jody Breeze Twin Towers 2 (No Fly Zone)
"Stretch This (Remix)"Rich Kid ShawtySplurge On Em
"How You Want It"2012Ice BurgandyProgress Involves Risk Unfortunately
"Death Around the Corner"Wooh da Kid, Waka Flocka Flame, Ice BStrap-a-Holics 2.0: Reloaded
"Brand New"Gucci ManeThe Fast Life 2
"Big Money"Stebo, Young Thug none
"Boot Up" [22] 2014Young Thug

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References

  1. ↑ Blum, Haley (July 5, 2011). "On the Verge: Rapper Yung Chris". USA Today.
  2. ↑ "Meet The Hard Rock 12: YC". HipHopWeekly. 2011-05-25. Archived from the original on August 24, 2011.
  3. ↑ Gorilla Zoe – Just Joog (Feat. Block Boyz). YouTube (2009-04-09). Retrieved on 2015-12-09.
  4. ↑ Dem Girls (feat. YC) – Single by Yaboythetruth on iTunes. Itunes.apple.com (2011-05-16). Retrieved on 2015-12-09.
  5. ↑ "YC – Got Racks". Datpiff.
  6. 1 2 "YC Worldwide – I Know (feat. Ace Hood) – Single". iTunes. 2011-10-04.
  7. ↑ "YC – Back From Vacation". Datpiff. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
  8. ↑ "YC Is Back In The Studio Working On New Mixtapes". MTV News. Archived from the original on November 13, 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-09.
  9. ↑ YC is "Next to Blow Up". Up and Coming Magazine. Retrieved on 2015-12-09.
  10. ↑ Harris, Julia (April 13, 2015) Rapper Yung Chris Allegedly Busted for Cheating in Vegas, Fiancée Leaves Him at the Altar. latinpost.com
  11. ↑ YC on Twitter: "Mixtape drops 7/5/15". Twitter.com (2015-05-13). Retrieved on 2015-12-09.
  12. ↑ Instagram. Instagram. Retrieved on 2015-12-09.
  13. ↑ "YC Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . Retrieved April 26, 2012.
  14. ↑ "YC Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . Retrieved April 26, 2012.
  15. ↑ "YC Album & Song Chart History: Rap Songs". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . Retrieved April 26, 2012.
  16. ↑ "Gold & Platinum: YC Worldwide". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved April 26, 2012.
  17. ↑ Main Chic – Single by YC, Young Thug & Cassius Jay on iTunes. Itunes.apple.com (2014-04-15). Retrieved on 2015-12-09.
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