This week I am beginning the new segment " Next to Blow" & this week we are looking at Philadelphia's own Young Chris.
In 2000 When Rocafella was at its best & some of today's vets were the rookies of the time, Chris then a teenager still in high school was riding passenger in the Philly movement with Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Peedi Craak, his partner Neef Buck Oschino & Sparks as the State Property Collective.
Unknown to the mainstream Chris was instrumental in helping thwart any opposition whether towards his Philly affiliates or Rocafella as a whole. Chris began his career embroiled in his Label mates verbal wars whether it was D-Block, Gilly Da Kid, Nas, Jaz-O etc. Anyone who was an enemy of the Roc was included in the verbal assault.
As one half of the Young Guns, Chris enjoyed moderate success with the singles "Cant stop wont stop" "no better love", & was able to drop two albums (Tough Luv, Brother from another) under the Rocafella Umbrella.
Chris has proven over the years that consistency is definitely the Key. Every relevant hip hop site has something Young Chris related & the kid keeps going. Still Maintaining the same circle including his long time partner Neef Buck, Chris has continued to show he deserves a shot. this kind of relentlessness is rare especially in a musical climate such as the one of today that regionally doesn't favor him & just the market as a whole you have got to admire Young Chris's Drive.
Young Chris embraces the comparisons to Jay who he credits for being his inspiration and if you ask a true hip hop head they will tell you Jay Z quietly shares the same sentiment.
Below you can also Listen to his New mixtape "The Network" by Don Canon. Follow links to download
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