CJ (rapper)

Christopher Daniel Soriano, Jr.[1] (born January 4, 1997),[2][3] known professionally as CJ, is an American rapper and songwriter from Staten Island, New York.[4] He is best known for his 2020 breakout single "Whoopty", which peaked at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart[5] and at number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[6]

CJ
Birth nameChristopher Daniel Soriano, Jr.
Born (1997-01-04) January 4, 1997
Staten Island, New York City, U.S.
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Labels

Career

CJ began rapping as a hobby at age 16, and recording and uploading songs to YouTube and SoundCloud at age 19.[7]

In July 2020, he self-released his breakout single "Whoopty", which peaked at number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in January 2021, and the UK top three.[8] He also reached the top of the Billboard Emerging Artists chart[9] He later signed a record deal with Warner Records and record executive James Cruz's record label Cruz Control Entertainment.[10] He stated that various labels reached out to him, however Warner had the "best situation".[11] On January 26, 2021, CJ released the single, "Bop", the follow-up to "Whoopty".[11] He is currently working on his debut EP, which is executive produced by French Montana.[11]

Artistry

Influences

His music influences include 50 Cent, Jay-Z, and Wu-Tang Clan.[8] His uncle was once the President of Bad Boy Entertainment. [12]

Personal life

He is of Puerto Rican descent.[13]

Discography

Singles
Year Single Peak positions
US
 AUS
[14]		 AUT
[15]		 FR
[16]		 NED
[17]		 NOR
[18]		 NZ
[19]		 SWE
[20]		 SWI
[21]		 UK
2020 "Whoopty" 16 13 12 26 12 10 19 16 10 3
2021 "Bop" – – – – – – – – – –

References
  1. "BMI | Songview Search". repertoire.bmi.com.
  2. "Login • Instagram". www.instagram.com.
  3. "CJ: New York drill's newest star looking to inspire like Pop Smoke | NME". January 13, 2021.
  4. "CJ Says Pop Smoke's Absence Inspired 'Whoopty' — & He Wants Cardi B To Power The Remix". HipHopDX.
  5. Official Charts: CJ Singles on UK Singles Chart
  6. "Here Are the Lyrics to CJ's 'Whoopty'". Billboard.
  7. Seabrook III, Robby (November 25, 2020). "The Break Presents: CJ". XXL. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
  8. "CJ Bio". Spotify.
  9. Zellner, Xander. "CJ Hits No. 1 on Emerging Artists Chart as 'Whoopty' Reaches the Hot 100's Top 40". Billboard.
  10. "Whoopty' Star CJ Announces Partnership With Warner Records, Discusses New Songs & Cardi B Co-Sign: Exclusive". Billboard.
  11. Walker, Joe (January 26, 2020). "'Whoopty' Rapper CJ Strikes With Follow-Up 'BOP' Single After Signing Major Label Deal". HipHopDX. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  12. https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/cj-whoopty-new-york-drill-fat-joe-dababy/. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  13. Mamo, Heran. "Here Are the Lyrics to CJ's 'Whoopty'". Billboard.
  14. "CJ discography". australian-charts.com.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  15. "CJ discography". austriancharts.at. Hung Medien. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  16. "CJ discography". lescharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  17. "CJ discography". dutchcharts.nl. Hung Medien. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  18. "CJ discography". norwegiancharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  19. "CJ discography". charts.nz. Hung Medien. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  20. "CJ discography". swedishcharts.ch. Hung Medien. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  21. "CJ discography". swisscharts.ch. Hung Medien. Retrieved January 19, 2021.


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