YC (rapper)
YC | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Christopher Miller |
| Born | 1985 Jonesboro, Georgia |
| Origin | Decatur, Georgia, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Big Play Ent, 3022 Ent, Block Ent, Forever Flexin Ent, Universal Republic |
Christopher Miller (born 1985), better known by his stage name Yung Chris (or simply YC to avoid confusion with rapper Young Chris), is an American rapper from Decatur, Georgia.[1] He is famous for his hit single "Racks" and has signed a major record deal with Universal Republic, He is also signed to Atlanta's own 3022/Big Play/Block Entertainment and CEO of his record label Forever Flexin Entertainment.
Music career
He is best known for his hit single "Racks", which was released on April 5, 2011. The song peaked at #6 on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Singles chart.the Video was directed by R. Malcolm Jones. He performed the single at the BET Awards of 2011.[2]
YC's first album Bands, which was released on May 31, 2010, and was largely unsuccessful, but had a popular song that went unreleased entitled, "Dem Girls", which features singer Yaboythetruth. After releasing the song, he recorded "Racks", featuring Future, for his first mixtape Got Racks, which was released in April 2011 and received over 24 million downloads via the web. The song barely missed the top 40, peaking at #42 on the Billboard Hot 100. He is currently touring promoting his album.
YC is associated with Gucci Mane, appearing on several mixtape songs and videos. He appeared on the video "This is What I Do", from Gucci's 2011 independent album The Return of Mr. Zone 6, with Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka Flame, and OJ da Juiceman. Gucci 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 new group D.O.P.E. The video was directed by Mr.Starrize. Then YC released the remix as the second single on iTunes and it features Ace Hood[3]. This is the second time YC and Ace Hood work together since the "Racks" Remix. On Janurary 2012 he released his latest mixtape Back From Vacation, the mixtape was released off his own label Forever Flexin Entertainment and Hood Rich Entertainment. He would later release "Like This" featuring Yung Joc as his 3rd single; this video was also directed by Mr.Starrize.
In 2012 YC formed a record label called Forever Flexin Entertainment
Discography
- Studio albums
- Rack Nation (2012)
- Independent albums
- Bands (2010)
- Mixtapes
- Got Racks (2011)
- Got Racks: Reloaded (2011)
- Back From Vacation (2012)
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [4] |
US R&B [5] |
US Rap [6] | ||||
| "Racks" (featuring Future) |
2011 | 42 | 6 | 4 | Rack Nation | |
| "I Know" (featuring Ace Hood) |
— | — | — | |||
References
- ^ "On the Verge: Rapper Yung Chris". USA Today.
- ^ Pre Show"N.E.R.D., Soulja Boy, B.o. B, and Mor e to Perform at BET Awards Pre Show: LIVE! RED! READY!". BET. Retrieved 2011-11-26.
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- ^ "YC Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
- ^ "YC Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
- ^ "YC Album & Song Chart History: Rap Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
- ^ "Gold & Platinum: YC Worldwide". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 26, 2012.