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Chynna Rogers
Rogers in 2014
Rogers in 2014
Background information
Birth nameChynna Marie Rogers
Also known asChynna
Born(1994-08-19)August 19, 1994
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 8, 2020(2020-04-08) (aged 25)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresAlternative hip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • model
  • disc jockey
ReligionBuddhism
Years active2013–2020
LabelsIndependent

Chynna Marie Rogers[1] (August 19, 1994 – April 8, 2020),[2] known mononymously as Chynna, was an American rapper, disc jockey, and model who was signed by Ford Modeling Agency at the age of 14[3] and affiliated with the ASAP Mob.[4][5]

Career

Rogers became connected to ASAP Mob through ASAP Yams,[6] whom she had approached on Twitter.[7] After hanging outside music studios she became his intern.[8] She struggled with addiction throughout her career. Her mentor, Yams, died in 2015 of an accidental drug overdose.[9] Her mother, Wendy Payne, died in 2017. In an interview with Pitchfork Media in January 2018,[10] she described how the pressures of the music industry had played a part in her addiction: 'I felt that I hadn’t gone through enough terrible stuff to deserve to have this as a career. I didn’t feel like I deserved to be making a living off talking about my life yet because I just couldn’t relate to enough people.'[8]

Rogers released the singles "Selfie" (2013) and "Glen Coco" (2014).[11][12] These were followed by her first EP, I'm Not Here, This Isn't Happening in 2015. On August 19, 2016, she released the EP "Ninety", celebrating her 90 days of sobriety. The following year, she released the EP Music 2 Die 2. Her final EP, In Case I Die First was released in 2019.[3][1]

Rogers frequently collaborated with producers Cloud Atrium, Heaven in Stereo and 5TH DMNSN.

Her song "stupkid", was released posthumously on what would have been her 26th birthday, August 19, 2020.

Her first full-length album, Drug Opera, was released posthumously on August 20, 2021. The album includes features from Junglepussy, Kur, and A$AP ANT.

Early life and education

Rogers was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,[2] where she attended Julia R. Masterman School. Throughout middle school, Chynna developed an interest in writing, and toyed with the idea of writing a book. In high school, this developed into the writing of full songs. She recorded her first song, "Selfie" in a friend's basement, soon after leaving high school.[13]

Personal life

Rogers was in a relationship with New Jersey rapper Dash from H'z Global, from 2014 to 2016.[citation needed][14]

Early career

Rogers was signed as a model at the age of 14[15][16] and modeled until the age of 16. Her modeling career was short, with her true passion lying in music.

Failing to attain scholarships, she discarded the idea of going to college and began taking music more seriously.

Influences

Rogers was influenced and inspired by a variety of genres, and was exposed to hip-hop since her childhood. One of her more notable influences were emo-rock bands such as Fall Out Boy, Panic! at the disco, and Paramore, as well as rock and metal bands such as Alesana or Meshuggah.

Rogers often explored the darker side of the human experience, diving into the depths of drug addiction, darkness, and pain.[17]

She adhered to Buddhism as a philosophy and way of living, and believed in the power of crystals and transforming energies.[18]

Death

Rogers was found dead on April 8, 2020, of an accidental drug overdose.[19][2] Her death in the peak of her career gained attention from mainstream media and music magazines around the world.

Discography

  • Drug Opera (2021)

References

  1. ^ a b "Rapper Chynna Rogers Died From Accidental Drug Overdose". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-04-10. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
  2. ^ a b c "Chynna Rogers". IMDb. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
  3. ^ a b "Who was Chynna Rogers? ASAP Mob star's career as she dies aged 25". Metro. 2020-04-09. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  4. ^ "Chynna: Tributes paid to ASAP Mob rapper who's died, aged 25". BBC News. April 9, 2020. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  5. ^ Avila •, Pamela. "Rapper Chynna Rogers Dead at 25". NBC4 Washington. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
  6. ^ "Chynna Rogers, Philadelphia rapper, dies of drug overdose at 25". NBC News. Retrieved 2022-03-02.
  7. ^ Vigdor, Neil (9 April 2020). "Chynna, Model-Turned-Hip-Hop Artist, Dies at 25". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  8. ^ a b Younger, Briana (January 8, 2020). "Introducing Chynna, the Ex-Model and Ex-Addict Who Can Rap Her Ass Off". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  9. ^ Contreras • •, Cydney. "Rapper Chynna Rogers' Cause of Death Revealed". NBC New York. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
  10. ^ "Chynna, Philadelphia Rapper, Dead at 25". Pitchfork. 2020-04-09. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
  11. ^ "Premiere: Watch Chynna's Video for "Glen Coco"". Complex.com. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  12. ^ "The Source |Chynna Is Reaching "Glen Coco" Status". Thesource.com. May 23, 2014. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  13. ^ "The Chynna Interview - No Jumper podcast". YouTube. 2017. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ "Happy anniversary tweet from Chynna". Retrieved January 8, 2021. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. ^ "Rapper Chynna Rogers Dies At 25, Following Release Of "If I Die First" EP". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-04-09. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
  16. ^ "Chynna: Tributes paid after ASAP Mob rapper dies, aged 25". BBC News. 2020-04-09. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
  17. ^ "Listen To Ninety, Chynna's Kaleidescopic Rap Reflection On Sobriety". The FADER. Retrieved 2021-03-04.
  18. ^ "WELCOME TO CHYNNA'S WORLD: RECORDING STUDIOS, TATTOO SHOPS & ARNETTE SHADES".
  19. ^ "Chynna Rogers, Philadelphia rapper, dies of drug overdose at 25". NBC News. April 9, 2020. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
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