Chris Cobbins Explained
| Chris Cobbins |
| Birth Name: | Christopher Lee Cobbins |
| Alias: | Chris Cobbins |
| Birth Date: | August 30, 1984 |
| Birth Place: | Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Instrument: | Vocals |
| Genre: | Christian hip hop, Christian R&B, contemporary R&B, urban contemporary gospel |
| Occupation: | Singer, songwriter |
| Years Active: | 2011–present |
| Label: | Latebloom, Ryan's Brother Creations |
| Associated Acts: | Derek Minor, Flame, Lecrae, Trip Lee |
Christopher Lee Cobbins (born August 30, 1984), who goes by the stage name Chris Cobbins, is an American Christian hip hop musician and Christian R&B artist from Kansas City, Missouri. His debut album, Hello World, was released on October 8, 2013 by Latebloom Records. This album was his Billboard chart debut.
Early life
Cobbins was born on August 30, 1984,[1] as Christopher Lee Cobbins,[2] in Kansas City, Missouri. His father, Otis L. Cobbins Jr, is the pastor of Bread of Life East Church, and his mother is Christine Cobbins.[3] He has two brothers, Ryan and Matthew Cobbins, and he has a sister, O'lea Cobbins.[3]
Music career
His first studio album, Hello World, was released on October 8, 2013, with Latebloom Records.[4] This was his debut album on the Billboard charts, and it happened to land a placement on Top Gospel Albums at No. 33.[5] [6] [7] [8] This will be his only album with the label, as he created his own imprint, Ryan's Brother Creations, which is to honor the death of his younger brother Ryan Terrell Cobbins.[3] [9]
Personal life
Cobbins is married to TraShana Cobbins (Miller), and together they are presently residing in Kansas City, Missouri.[3] Cobbins became a father with the birth of his son, Drew Otis Christopher Cobbins born October 29, 2014. Attended Raytown Senior High School. He is the cousin of former Notre Dame linebacker Lyron Cobbins and Trenyce.
Discography
Studio albums
Notes and References
- Web site: I'll be the BIG 3-0 on Saturday! I appreciate you all participating!. Facebook. Chris Cobbins Facebook. March 2, 2015. August 28, 2014. November 9, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231109202716/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FChrisCobbins%2Fphotos%2Fa.692029340845193.1073741826.325115954203202%2F699036666811127%2F%3Ftype%3D1%26theater. live.
- Web site: Songwriter/Composer: COBBINS CHRISTOPHER LEE. https://archive.today/20150302144626/http://repertoire.bmi.com/writer.asp?page=1&blnWriter=True&blnPublisher=True&blnArtist=True&fromrow=1&torow=25&affiliation=BMI&cae=591306844&keyID=550131230&keyname=COBBINS+CHRISTOPHER+LEE&querytype=WriterID. dead. March 2, 2015. Broadcast Music, Inc.. Broadcast Music, Inc.. March 2, 2015.
- Web site: Obituary for Ryan Terrell Cobbins. Duane Harver Funeral Directors. March 2, 2015. December 31, 2013. April 2, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402114303/http://www.duaneharveyfuneraldirectors.com/Obituaries/Text/ryan-terrell-cobbins/316519. live.
- Web site: Hellow World by Chris Cobbins. New Release Tuesday. Dwayne. Lacy. March 2, 2015. December 2, 2013. April 2, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402123810/http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/albumdetail.php?album_id=13502. live.
- Artist Index: October 26, 2013. Billboard. March 2, 2015. October 26, 2013. September 19, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150919042446/http://www.billboard.com/files/media/artistindex_10_26_2013.pdf. live.
- http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5B0%5D=ts_chart_artistname%3AChris%20Cobbins&f%5B1%5D=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=2&artist=Chris%20Cobbins Billboard Chart
- Web site: Album Review: Chris Cobbins – Hello World. Wade-O Radio. Daniel. Cody. March 2, 2015. October 12, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20150318021452/http://wadeoradio.com/album-review-chris-cobbins-hello-world/. March 18, 2015. dead.
- Web site: Chris Cobbins – Hello World. Jam the Hype. Carey. Davis. March 2, 2015. October 10, 2013. April 2, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402110201/http://jamthehype.com/chris-cobbins-hello-world/. live.
- Web site: Chris Cobbins – Changes and Personal Life. Rapzilla. Roman. Flores. March 2, 2015. November 7, 2014. April 2, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402162725/http://rapzilla.com/rz/news/172-press/9409-press-release-chris-cobbins-changes-and-personal-life. live.
