CJ (rapper) explained
CJ (rapper) should not be confused with CJ (musician).
CJ |
Birth Name: | Christopher Daniel Soriano Jr. |
Birth Date: | 4 January 1997 |
Birth Place: | Staten Island, New York, U.S. |
Years Active: | 2017–present |
Christopher Daniel Soriano Jr.[1] (born January 4, 1997),[2] better known by his stage name CJ, is an American rapper and songwriter from Staten Island, New York.[3] He is best known for his 2020 breakout single "Whoopty", which peaked at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart[4] and at number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[5] The song was later included on his debut EP, Loyalty Over Royalty, released in February 2021.
Career
Soriano began rapping as a hobby at the age of 9 and began recording and uploading songs to YouTube and SoundCloud at the age of 14.[6]
In July 2020, Soriano self-released his first commercial breakthrough single, titled "Whoopty". The song contains a sample from Arijit Singh's "Sanam Re", with CJ rapping over the beat that he found on YouTube (later the rights were cleared). The song peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in February 2021, and number 3 in the UK.[7] He also reached the top of the Billboard Emerging Artists chart.[8] He later signed a record deal with Warner Records and his uncle, record executive, James Cruz, on his record label, called Cruz Control Entertainment.[9] He stated that various labels reached out to him, however, Warner had the "best situation".[10] On January 26, 2021, CJ released the single, titled "Bop", the follow-up to "Whoopty". His debut extended play, titled Loyalty Over Royalty was released on February 19, 2021. It was executive produced by French Montana. The extended play featured his final single "Lil Freak" (featuring DreamDoll).[11]
Artistry
Soriano's music influences include 50 Cent, Jay-Z, Wu-Tang Clan, and Pop Smoke.
Personal life
Soriano is of Puerto Rican descent.[12]
Discography
Extended plays
Singles
Notes and References
- Web site: Songview Search: Christopher Daniel Soriano Jr'. bmi.com. February 23, 2021.
- Web site: CJ: New York drill's newest star looking to inspire like Pop Smoke | NME. NME. January 13, 2021.
- Web site: CJ Says Pop Smoke's Absence Inspired 'Whoopty' — & He Wants Cardi B To Power The Remix. HipHopDX. January 2021.
- https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/58749/cj/ Official Charts: CJ Singles on UK Singles Chart
- Here Are the Lyrics to CJ's 'Whoopty'. Billboard. January 7, 2021.
- Web site: The Break Presents: Draco. XXL. Seabrook III. Robby. November 25, 2020. November 27, 2020.
- Web site: CJ Bio. Spotify.
- CJ Hits No. 1 on Emerging Artists Chart as 'Whoopty' Reaches the Hot 100's Top 40. Billboard. Zellner, Xander. January 5, 2021.
- Whoopty' Star CJ Announces Partnership With Warner Records, Discusses New Songs & Cardi B Co-Sign: Exclusive. Billboard. January 13, 2021.
- Web site: 'Whoopty' Rapper CJ Strikes With Follow-Up 'BOP' Single After Signing Major Label Deal. HipHopDX. Walker. Joe. January 26, 2020. January 26, 2021.
- Web site: CJ's Debut Project "Loyalty Over Royalty" Gets Release Date. HotNewHipHop. Findlay. Mitch. February 12, 2021. February 17, 2021.
- Here Are the Lyrics to Draco's 'Choppa Town Remix'. Billboard. Mamo, Heran. January 7, 2021.
- billboardcharts. 1366412472572383238. Debuts on this week's #Billboard200.... March 1, 2021. March 2, 2021.
- Billboard Canadian Albums Chart: March 6, 2021. Billboard. January 2, 2013. March 2, 2021.
- Web site: CJ – Loyalty Over Royalty. Robin. Murray. February 19, 2021. February 22, 2021. Clash.
- Olivia Rodrigo's 'Drivers License' Leads Hot 100 for 4th Week, The Weeknd & CJ Hit Top 10. Billboard. February 8, 2021. June 22, 2021.
- Web site: CJ discography . australian-charts.com.com . Hung Medien . January 19, 2021.
- Web site: CJ discography . austriancharts.at . Hung Medien . January 19, 2021.
- Web site: CJ discography . lescharts.com . Hung Medien . January 19, 2021.
- Web site: CJ discography . dutchcharts.nl . Hung Medien . January 18, 2021.
- Web site: CJ discography . norwegiancharts.com . Hung Medien . January 19, 2021.
- Web site: CJ discography . charts.nz . Hung Medien . January 18, 2021.
- Web site: CJ discography . swedishcharts.ch . Hung Medien . January 19, 2021 .
- Web site: CJ discography . swisscharts.ch . Hung Medien . January 19, 2021 .
- Web site: CJ full Official Chart history. Official Charts Company. February 22, 2021.
- Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. February 8, 2021. February 6, 2021.
- United States. CJ. March 16, 2021.
- Australia. single. 2021.
- Canada. CJ. March 17, 2021.
- Web site: La Mamá de la Mamá (feat. El Cherry Scom) – Single by El Alfa, CJ & Chael Produciendo on Apple Music. April 8, 2021. Apple Music. May 7, 2021.