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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 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 others 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 two albums – ''[[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]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
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==Career==
==Career==
===2007–2009: ''51/50 Ratchet'' and ''Unleashed''===
===2007–2009: ''51/50 Ratchet'' and ''Unleashed''===
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 May 28, 2007, Chris released his debut [[Single (music)|single]] for his [[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 8, 2007, Chris released his second single for his 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 August 17, 2007, Chris released his 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 October 23, 2007, Chris released his 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 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 September 8, 2009, Chris released the second single for ''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 December 21, 2009, Chris released his second album, ''[[Unleashed (Hurricane Chris 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.


===2010: Departure from Polo Grounds===
===2010: Departure from Polo Grounds===
In 2010, Chris was dropped from [[Polo Grounds Music|Polo Grounds record label]].
In 2010, Chris was dropped from Polo Grounds Music.


===2011–2015: New music and mixtapes===
===2011–2015: New music===
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>
On March 12, 2012, Chris released a track, called "Bend It Over". On May 25, 2012, via [[AllHipHop]], Chris revealed that he changed the title to his third album would be called ''Return of the Hurricane''. On January 2, 2013, Chris released his mixtape, ''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>


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>
On January 11, 2014, Chris released a single for ''Return of the Hurricane'', called "Ratchet". The song was produced by [[DJ Mustard]]. On January 16, 2014, "Ratchet" was released through [[iTunes]]. On May 11, 2014, Chris shared a [[remix]] to "Ratchet", featuring 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>


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 announced that he will be releasing his new single, called "Sections" featuring [[Ty Dolla Sign|Ty Dolla $ign]], and would also be produced by DJ Mustard. He also announced that 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, ''Hurricane Season''. The mixtape features the production from DubMagic Roe, [[Zaytoven]], [[Yung Berg|HitMaka!]], [[Drumma Boy]] and Self Service, among others.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==

Revision as of 23:38, 2 February 2017

Hurricane Chris
At the 2016's South by Southwest (SXSW) festival
At the 2016's South by Southwest (SXSW) festival
Background information
Birth nameChristopher Dooley, Jr.
Also known asHurricane
Born (1989-03-07) March 7, 1989 (age 35)
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active2006–present
LabelsPolo Grounds, J, Go Live Ent., 51/50 Ent., FyreHouse Ent.
Websiteeverythinghurricane.com

Christopher Dooley, Jr. (born March 7, 1989) better known by his stage name Hurricane Chris, is an American rapper from Shreveport, Louisiana. He was well known for his commercial debut single, "A Bay Bay", and others such as "The Hand Clap", "Playas Rock" featuring Boxie, "Halle Berry (She's Fine)" featuring Superstarr, and "Headboard" featuring Mario and Plies; as well as putting out two albums – 51/50 Ratchet (2007) and Unleashed (2009) – while still under the contract as one of the signee artists to both Polo Grounds Music and J Records.

Early life

Christopher Dooley, Jr. was born on March 7, 1989, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He attended Huntington High School, and then he decided to drop out to embark his rap career.

Career

2007–2009: 51/50 Ratchet and Unleashed

On May 28, 2007, Chris released his debut single for his major-label debut album, called "A Bay Bay". The song was produced by Phunk Dawg.

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

On August 17, 2007, Chris released his debut mixtape, called Louisi-Animal. Louisi-Animal contains the remix to "A Bay Bay", featuring guest appearances from these fellow rappers The Game, Lil Boosie, E-40, Baby, Angie Locc (who was the member of the "The Lava House" group) and Jadakiss.

On October 23, 2007, Chris released his debut album, 51/50 Ratchet. The record debuted at number 24 on the US 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, called "Headboard". The song features guest vocals from American R&B singer Mario and a American rapper Plies, while the production was provided by 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's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 20 on the US Billboard's Top Rap Albums charts, respectively.

2010: Departure from Polo Grounds

In 2010, Chris was dropped from Polo Grounds Music.

2011–2015: New music

On March 12, 2012, Chris released a track, called "Bend It Over". On May 25, 2012, via AllHipHop, Chris revealed that he changed the title to his third album would be called Return of the Hurricane. On January 2, 2013, Chris released his mixtape, Caniac.[1][2]

On January 11, 2014, Chris released a single for Return of the Hurricane, called "Ratchet". The song was produced by DJ Mustard. On January 16, 2014, "Ratchet" was released through iTunes. On May 11, 2014, Chris shared a remix to "Ratchet", featuring a Baton Rouge's-native rapper Lil Boosie.[3]

On August 21, 2015, Chris announced that he will be releasing his new single, called "Sections" featuring Ty Dolla $ign, and would also be produced by DJ Mustard. He also announced that the single would be released for his next mixtape.[4] On September 4, 2015, Chris released his mixtape, Hurricane Season. The mixtape features the production from DubMagic Roe, Zaytoven, HitMaka!, Drumma Boy and Self Service, among others.

Personal life

In an interview with 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

Main article: Hurricane Chris discography

References

  1. ^ "Hurricane Chris - Caniac Hosted by DJ Drama, DJ Bay Bay & DJ Iceberg". DatPiff. Retrieved 2015-07-29.
  2. ^ "Hurricane Chris - Caniac - DJ Iceberg, DJ Drama, DJ Bay Bay". LiveMixtapes. Retrieved 2015-07-29.
  3. ^ "Hurricane Chris ft. Lil Boosie - Ratchet (Remix)". Atrilli. Retrieved 2015-07-29.
  4. ^ "Louisiana Artist Hurricane Chris Releases New Music Track "Sections"". Top40-Charts. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
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