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{{short description|American rapper}}
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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
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| name = Hurricane Chris
| name = Hurricane Chris
| background = solo_singer
| background = solo_singer
| image = Hurricane Chris.jpg
| image = Hurricane Chris.jpg
| caption = At the 2016's [[South by Southwest]] (SXSW) festival
| caption = Hurricane Chris at [[South by Southwest|SXSW]] 2016
| birth_name = Christopher Dooley, Jr.
| birth_name = Christopher Jerrod Dooley Jr.
| alias = Hurricane
| alias = Hurricane
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1989|3|7}}
| birth_date = March 7, 1989
| birth_place = [[Shreveport, Louisiana]], United States
| birth_place = [[Shreveport, Louisiana]], U.S.
| origin =
| origin =
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| occupation = [[Rapping|Rapper]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|songwriter}}
| years_active = 2006–present
| years_active = 2006–present
| label = [[Polo Grounds Music|Polo Grounds]], [[J Records|J]], Go Live Ent., 51/50 Ent., FyreHouse Ent.
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| associated_acts = {{flat list|
| child = yes
* [[Trae|Trae tha Truth]]
| children = 1
* [[Game (rapper)|Game]]
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| website = {{URL|everythinghurricane.com}}
* [[Beenie Man]]}}
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'''Christopher Dooley, Jr.''' (born March 7, 1989) better known by his stage name '''Hurricane Chris''', is an American [[Rapping|rapper]] from [[Shreveport, Louisiana]]. He was well known for his commercial debut [[Single (music)|single]], "[[A Bay Bay]]", and the other singles such as "[[The Hand Clap]]", "[[Playas Rock]]" featuring Boxie, "[[Halle Berry (She's Fine)]]" featuring Superstarr, and "[[Headboard (song)|Headboard]]" featuring [[Mario (entertainer)|Mario]] and [[Plies (rapper)|Plies]]; as well as putting out these two albums by far – ''[[51/50 Ratchet]]'' (2007) and ''[[Unleashed (Hurricane Chris album)|Unleashed]]'' (2009) – while still under the contract as one of the signee artists to both [[Polo Grounds Music]] and [[J Records]].
'''Christopher Jerrod Dooley Jr.''' , known professionally as '''Hurricane Chris''', is an American rapper and songwriter. Dooley is best known for his 2007 debut single "[[A Bay Bay]]", which peaked at number seven on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]. The song preceded the release of his debut studio album ''[[51/50 Ratchet]]'' (2007), which moderately entered the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and saw unfavorable critical response. His second album, ''[[Unleashed (Hurricane Chris album)|Unleashed]]'' (2009), failed to chart, but yielded moderate chart success from its lead single, "[[Halle Berry (She's Fine)]]".


==Early life==
==Early life==
Dooley was born in an impoverished area of [[Shreveport, Louisiana]]. He began writing songs at 10 years old, and performed at high school talent shows while still in elementary. He attended Southwood High School.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ksla.com/story/7128670/popular-rapper-visits-his-old-high-school/?outputType=amp | title=Popular Rapper Visits His Old High School | date=September 26, 2007 }}</ref>
Christopher Dooley, Jr. was born on March 7, 1989, in [[Shreveport, Louisiana]]. He attended [[Huntington High School (Shreveport, Louisiana)|Huntington High School]], and then he decided to drop out to embark his rap career.


==Career==
==Career==
===2007–2009: ''51/50 Ratchet'' and ''Unleashed''===
===2007–08: Major label signing and breakthrough with ''51/50 Ratchet''===
In early 2007, Chris released a mixtape titled ''You Hear Me?'' under the moniker Hurricane, which garnered local attention and earned him a [[major label]] recording contract.<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/7461749-Hurricane-You-Hear-Me {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref> On April 10, 2007, Chris released his debut commercial single, "[[A Bay Bay]]". The song was [[Hip hop production|produced]] by Phunk Dawg. On August 8, Chris released his second commercial single, "[[The Hand Clap]]", also produced by Phunk Dawg. On August 17, Chris released the mixtape ''Louisi-Animal'', which included a [[remix]] of "A Bay Bay" featuring [[guest appearance]]s from rappers [[the Game (rapper)|the Game]], [[Lil Boosie]], [[E-40]], [[Birdman (rapper)|Baby]], Angie Locc and [[Jadakiss]].
On May 28, 2007, Chris released his debut [[Single (music)|single]] for his untitled [[Major Label Debut|major-label debut]] album, called "[[A Bay Bay]]". The song was [[Hip hop production|produced]] by Phunk Dawg.

On August 8, 2007, Chris released his second single for his untitled major-label debut album, called "[[The Hand Clap]]". Phunk Dawg also produced this track.

On August 17, 2007, Chris released his official debut [[mixtape]], called ''Louisi-Animal''. ''Louisi-Animal'' contains the [[remix]] to "A Bay Bay", featuring [[guest appearance]]s from these fellow [[Rapping|rapper]]s [[Game (rapper)|The Game]], [[Lil Boosie]], [[E-40]], [[Birdman (rapper)|Baby]], Angie Locc (who was the member of the "The Lava House" group) and [[Jadakiss]].

On October 23, 2007, Chris released his major-label debut album, ''[[51/50 Ratchet]]''. The record debuted at number 24 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]; and sold 26,000 copies in the first week.

On March 3, 2009, Chris released his first single for his untitled second album, called "[[Halle Berry (She's Fine)]]". The song features guest vocals from fellow local rapper Superstarr, who also produced this track, alongside the production duo [[Play-N-Skillz]] and the unknown Q Smith.

On September 8, 2009, Chris released the second single for ''[[Unleashed (Hurricane Chris album)|Unleashed]]'', called "[[Headboard (song)|Headboard]]". The song features guest vocals from American [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] singer [[Mario (entertainer)|Mario]] and a American rapper [[Plies (rapper)|Plies]], while the production was provided by [[Lee Major|The Inkredibles]].


On December 21, 2009, Chris released his second album, ''Unleashed''. ''Unleashed'' did not charted internationally, however, the record did peaked at number 46 on the US [[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']]{{'s}} [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]] and number 20 on the US ''Billboard''{{'s}} [[Top Rap Albums]] charts, respectively.
On October 23, 2007, Chris released his debut studio album, titled ''[[51/50 Ratchet]]''. The album debuted at number 24 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], selling 60,000 copies in the first week. It was released through [[Polo Grounds Music]] and [[J Records]].


===2009–10: ''Unleashed''===
===2010: Departure from Polo Grounds===
On March 3, 2009, Chris released the first official single, called "[[Halle Berry (She's Fine)]]". The song features guest vocals from fellow local American rapper Superstarr, who also served as producer alongside [[Play-N-Skillz]], and Q Smith. On September 8, Chris released the second official single, called "[[Headboard (song)|Headboard]]". The song features guest appearances from [[Mario (entertainer)|Mario]], and [[Plies (rapper)|Plies]], with production by [[Lee Major|the Inkredibles]].
In 2010, Chris was dropped from [[Polo Grounds Music|Polo Grounds record label]].


On December 21, Chris released his second studio album, titled ''[[Unleashed (Hurricane Chris album)|Unleashed]]''. ''Unleashed'' did not chart internationally, however, the record peaked at number 46 on the US [[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']]{{'s}} [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]] chart, and number 20 on the US ''Billboard''{{'s}} [[Top Rap Albums]] chart.
===2011–2015: New music and mixtapes===
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On March 12, 2012, Chris released a track, called "Bend It Over". On May 25, 2012, via [[AllHipHop]], Chris revealed that the title for his untitled third album would be called ''Return of the Hurricane''. On January 2, 2013, Chris released his mixtape, called ''Caniac''.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Hurricane Chris - Caniac Hosted by DJ Drama, DJ Bay Bay & DJ Iceberg|url = http://www.datpiff.com/Hurricane-Chris-Caniac-mixtape.437448.html|website = DatPiff|accessdate = 2015-07-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Hurricane Chris - Caniac - DJ Iceberg, DJ Drama, DJ Bay Bay|url = http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/20145/hurricane-chris-caniac.html|website = LiveMixtapes|accessdate = 2015-07-29}}</ref>


===2010–present: Releasing music and other ventures===
On January 11, 2014, Chris released a single for ''Return of the Hurricane'', called "Ratchet". The song was produced by [[DJ Mustard]]. The song was re-released through [[iTunes]] on January 16, 2014. On May 11, 2014, Chris shared a [[remix]] to "Ratchet", featuring guest verse from a [[Baton Rouge, Louisiana|Baton Rouge]]{{'s}}-native rapper Lil Boosie.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Hurricane Chris ft. Lil Boosie - Ratchet (Remix)|url = http://www.atrilli.net/2014/09/17/hurricane-chris-ft-lil-boosie-ratchet-remix/|website = Atrilli|accessdate = 2015-07-29}}</ref>
[[File:Hurricanec.jpg|thumb|190px|right|Hurricane Chris in 2007]]
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After releasing several mixtapes and singles between mid-2010 and early 2012, Chris released his single, titled "Bend It Over" (oftentimes incorrectly titled as "Bend It Ova") on March 12, 2012. On January 2, 2013, Chris released his new mixtape, titled ''Caniac''.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Hurricane Chris – Caniac Hosted by DJ Drama, DJ Bay Bay & DJ Iceberg|url = http://www.datpiff.com/Hurricane-Chris-Caniac-mixtape.437448.html|website = DatPiff|access-date = July 29, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Hurricane Chris – Caniac – DJ Iceberg, DJ Drama, DJ Bay Bay|url = http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/20145/hurricane-chris-caniac.html|website = LiveMixtapes|access-date = July 29, 2015}}</ref> On May 11, 2014, Chris released his single, titled "Ratchet". The song features guest appearances from [[Boosie Badazz|Lil Boosie]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Hurricane Chris ft. Lil Boosie – Ratchet (Remix)|url = http://www.atrilli.net/2014/09/17/hurricane-chris-ft-lil-boosie-ratchet-remix/|website = Atrilli|access-date = July 29, 2015}}</ref>


On August 21, 2015, Chris revealed that his new single would be called "Sections" featuring [[Ty Dolla Sign|Ty Dolla $ign]] (produced by DJ Mustard), and the single would be released for his next mixtape.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=112907 |title=Louisiana Artist Hurricane Chris Releases New Music Track "Sections" |publisher=[[Top40-Charts]] |accessdate=August 21, 2015}}</ref> On September 4, 2015, Chris released his mixtape, titled ''Hurricane Season''. The mixtape features the production from DubMagic Roe, [[Zaytoven]], [[Yung Berg|HitMaka!]], [[Drumma Boy]] and Self Service, among others.
On August 21, 2015, Chris released his new single, called "Sections". The song features guest appearance from [[Ty Dolla Sign]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=112907 |title=Louisiana Artist Hurricane Chris Releases New Music Track "Sections" |publisher=[[Top40-Charts]] |access-date=August 21, 2015}}</ref> On September 4, Chris released his new mixtape, titled ''Hurricane Season''. The tape features productions from DJ Mustard, [[Hitmaka]], DubMagic Roe and Drumma Boy, among others.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Dooley has one child, a son born in 2013.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://allhiphop.com/features/hurricane-chris-talks-being-independent-travis-scott-the-legacy-of-ay-baby-baby-and-more/ | title=Hurricane Chris Talks Being Independent, Travis Scott, the Legacy of "Ay Bay Bay" and More | date=November 30, 2021 }}</ref>
In an interview with ''[[The Advocate (Baton Rouge)|The Advocate]]''{{'}}s Samantha Morgan, Chris spoke about how he came with the name "Hurricane", saying that it came from his ability to rap fast and twist words, and the way he came up with these lyrics "like a hurricane that just blown through".


==Discography==
==Discography==
{{main article|Hurricane Chris discography}}
{{main|Hurricane Chris discography}}
* ''[[51/50 Ratchet]]'' (2007)
* ''[[51/50 Ratchet]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Unleashed (Hurricane Chris album)|Unleashed]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Unleashed (Hurricane Chris album)|Unleashed]]'' (2009)
* ''Hurricane Season'' (2015)
* ''King Cane'' (2017)


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[https://myspace.com/hurricane Hurricane Chris] on [[Myspace]]
* [https://myspace.com/hurricane Hurricane Chris] on [[Myspace]]


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Hurricane Chris
Hurricane Chris at SXSW 2016
Hurricane Chris at SXSW 2016
Background information
Birth nameChristopher Jerrod Dooley Jr.
Also known asHurricane
BornMarch 7, 1989
Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2006–present
Labels
Children1
Websiteeverythinghurricane.com

Christopher Jerrod Dooley Jr. , known professionally as Hurricane Chris, is an American rapper and songwriter. Dooley is best known for his 2007 debut single "A Bay Bay", which peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. The song preceded the release of his debut studio album 51/50 Ratchet (2007), which moderately entered the Billboard 200 and saw unfavorable critical response. His second album, Unleashed (2009), failed to chart, but yielded moderate chart success from its lead single, "Halle Berry (She's Fine)".

Early life

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Dooley was born in an impoverished area of Shreveport, Louisiana. He began writing songs at 10 years old, and performed at high school talent shows while still in elementary. He attended Southwood High School.[1]

Career

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2007–08: Major label signing and breakthrough with 51/50 Ratchet

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In early 2007, Chris released a mixtape titled You Hear Me? under the moniker Hurricane, which garnered local attention and earned him a major label recording contract.[2] On April 10, 2007, Chris released his debut commercial single, "A Bay Bay". The song was produced by Phunk Dawg. On August 8, Chris released his second commercial single, "The Hand Clap", also produced by Phunk Dawg. On August 17, Chris released the mixtape Louisi-Animal, which included a remix of "A Bay Bay" featuring guest appearances from rappers the Game, Lil Boosie, E-40, Baby, Angie Locc and Jadakiss.

On October 23, 2007, Chris released his debut studio album, titled 51/50 Ratchet. The album debuted at number 24 on the US Billboard 200, selling 60,000 copies in the first week. It was released through Polo Grounds Music and J Records.

2009–10: Unleashed

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On March 3, 2009, Chris released the first official single, called "Halle Berry (She's Fine)". The song features guest vocals from fellow local American rapper Superstarr, who also served as producer alongside Play-N-Skillz, and Q Smith. On September 8, Chris released the second official single, called "Headboard". The song features guest appearances from Mario, and Plies, with production by the Inkredibles.

On December 21, Chris released his second studio album, titled Unleashed. Unleashed did not chart internationally, however, the record peaked at number 46 on the US Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and number 20 on the US Billboard's Top Rap Albums chart.

2010–present: Releasing music and other ventures

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Hurricane Chris in 2007

After releasing several mixtapes and singles between mid-2010 and early 2012, Chris released his single, titled "Bend It Over" (oftentimes incorrectly titled as "Bend It Ova") on March 12, 2012. On January 2, 2013, Chris released his new mixtape, titled Caniac.[3][4] On May 11, 2014, Chris released his single, titled "Ratchet". The song features guest appearances from Lil Boosie.[5]

On August 21, 2015, Chris released his new single, called "Sections". The song features guest appearance from Ty Dolla Sign.[6] On September 4, Chris released his new mixtape, titled Hurricane Season. The tape features productions from DJ Mustard, Hitmaka, DubMagic Roe and Drumma Boy, among others.

Personal life

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Dooley has one child, a son born in 2013.[7]

Discography

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Main article: Hurricane Chris discography

References

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  1. ^ "Popular Rapper Visits His Old High School". September 26, 2007.
  2. ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/7461749-Hurricane-You-Hear-Me [bare URL]
  3. ^ "Hurricane Chris – Caniac Hosted by DJ Drama, DJ Bay Bay & DJ Iceberg". DatPiff. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  4. ^ "Hurricane Chris – Caniac – DJ Iceberg, DJ Drama, DJ Bay Bay". LiveMixtapes. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  5. ^ "Hurricane Chris ft. Lil Boosie – Ratchet (Remix)". Atrilli. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  6. ^ "Louisiana Artist Hurricane Chris Releases New Music Track "Sections"". Top40-Charts. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  7. ^ "Hurricane Chris Talks Being Independent, Travis Scott, the Legacy of "Ay Bay Bay" and More". November 30, 2021.
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