Viktory

Viktory is an American Christian rapper, songwriter and record producer from Chicago, Illinois.[1] Viktory has released three studio albums and has appeared on the Billboard charts six times.[2]

Career

Early life

Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and eventually moved to California, Viktory didn't grow up as a Christian. In fact, Viktory didn't become a Christian until his freshman year in college.[3]

2008–2010: Sprawling sets such as The First of Many

The Courageous but well-spoken, Viktory released his debuted album entitled Believe It Now in 2008. The album featured recording artist Marvin Winans, Jr and included Viktory's hit single Hold Me Down. In 2009, Viktory followed the success of the Believe It Now album with the release of Sprawling sets such as The First of Many.[4] Although a great album, Sprawling sets such as The First of Many didn't reach the billboard charts.

2011–present: R4 (Relentless 4ever), Vol. 2

Viktory went back in the studio and in 2011 saw his first taste of Billboard success with the release of his album Birth of a Legacy, Vol. 1 which charted 48 on the Top Christian album.[5] The album was so successful that Viktory began receiving attention from competitive record companies to come join them. Viktory turned down the offers and remained independent. In 2012 Viktory released R4 (Relentless 4ever) which reached 22 on the billboard charts. In 2014 he followed R4 (Relentless 4ever) with R4 (Relentless 4ever), Vol. 2, which also reached number 12 on the billboard charts.[6]

Awards and nominations

Stellar Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result[7]
2012 Birth of a Legacy Rap, Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year Nominated

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions[8]
US Christ US
Gos		 US Heat
Birth of a Legacy, Vol. 1 - 48 -
R4: Relentless 4Ever - 22 50
R4: Volume 2 40 12 25

References
  1. "Viktory Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  2. Kellman, Andy. "Viktory Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  3. Kellman, Andy. "Viktory Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  4. "Viktory Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  5. "Viktory awards". Allmusic. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  6. "Viktory Charts". Allmusic. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  7. "2012 Stellar Awards: Full List of Winners!". gospelpundit. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  8. "Viktory awards". Allmusic. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
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