Christopher Michael Hulvey (born January 13, 1999),[1] known professionally by his surname Hulvey, is an American Christian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer.[2] His debut studio album Christopher debuted and peaked at No.2 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart.
Hulvey | |
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| Birth name | Christopher Michael Hulvey |
| Born | January 13, 1999 Georgia |
| Genres | Christian hip hop |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | Reach Records |
| Website | hulveymusic |
Musical career
editHulvey was born and raised in Brunswick, Georgia. He dropped out of college and moved to Atlanta to pursue a career in music. He supported his music aspirations by working at a local supermarket where his job responsibilities included "scrubbing toilets [and] cleaning floors." In August 2019, Hulvey signed a contract with Reach Records which was made public in January 2020.[3] His first release with the label was an EP titled Prelude then a month later he followed up with another EP titled BRKNHRT.[4]
In addition to his solo work, Hulvey was featured on two songs ("Restored" and "Celebrate More") from Lecrae's album Restoration and also received writing credits for two additional songs on the album ("Set Me Free" and "Over the Top").[5][6] Hulvey was also featured on the 116 Clique song "Live Forever" (which recently passed 1 million views on YouTube) [7] and on Jordan Feliz's song "Glorify" alongside his labelmate Lecrae. Lastly, Hulvey was the opening act during the Social Club Misfits tour in early 2020.[8]
In 2021, his debut album Christopher landed at No. #8 on Billboard Top Christian/Gospel Albums chart,[9] #19 at Rap Albums chart, only one week after its release.[10] That same year, he released an eight track EP titled COMA. The following year, he released a standalone single "Beautiful". Also in 2021, Hulvey was featured on a song titled "Higher Power" by Crowder.[11]
In 2023, he was featured in a song with Forrest Frank of Surfaces, called "No Longer Bound". The song reached #2 on the U.S. Viral 50 Chart on Spotify[12] and #19 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs.
In June 2024, Hulvey released a remix of his 2023 song "Altar", featuring Ciara.[13]
On September 13, 2024, Hulvey released his second studio album entitled CRY.
Tours
editIn 2023, Hulvey announced his first nationwide tour, The Beautiful Tour, named after his July 2022 single "Beautiful." The Beautiful Tour was a major success, selling out multiple shows in cities across the United States.
Discography
editExtended plays
editPrelude (2020)
BRKNHRT. (2020)
COMA (2021)
Perry Lane Pack (2023)
Studio albums
editChristopher (2021)
- Peaked at #2 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums[9]
- Peaked at #19 on the Billboard Top Rap Albums[10]
CRY (2024)
- Peaked at #4 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums[14]
Singles
editAs lead artist
edit"Beautiful" (2022)
"Have Me" (2022)
"Closer" (2022)
"Altar (with Forrest Frank)" (2023)
- Peaked at #25 on Billboard Hot Christian Songs
"WALK (with Lecrae)" (2023)
- Peaked at #5 on Billboard Hot Christian Songs
As featured artist
edit"Celebrate More" with Lecrae (2020)
"Live Forever" with 116 Clique (2020)
"Glorify" with Jordan Feliz and Lecrae (2020)
- Peaked at #22 on Billboard Hot Christian Songs
- Peaked at #18 on Billboard Christian Airplay
- Peaked at #16 on Billboard Christian Adult Contemporary Airplay
"No Longer Bound" with Forrest Frank (2023)
- Peaked at #19 on Billboard Hot Christian Songs
References
edit- ^ "Hulvey Longs to be a "Christopher," a Christ-Bearer". www.jubileecast.com. Retrieved 2022-06-02.
- ^ "Hulvey Bio Artist Spotlight Reach Records". lf.radio. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
- ^ "Reach Records Announce Hulvey as Newest Signee". Rapzilla. 2020-01-21. Archived from the original on 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
- ^ Music, Cathedral (2020-04-07). "BRKNHRT - Hulvey". Home | Cathedral Music. Archived from the original on 2022-05-22. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
- ^ "New Album: Lecrae 'Restoration: The Deluxe Album'". Rap Radar. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
- ^ "Christian Rap Songs Streamed More Than One Million Times in 2020". Rapzilla. 2021-01-01. Archived from the original on 2022-05-28. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
- ^ "116 - Live Forever ft. 1K Phew, Aaron Cole, Hulvey, Tedashii, Tommy Royale, Trip Lee & Wande - Listen on Rapzilla .com". Rapzilla. 2020-01-16. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
- ^ "Social Club Misfits, Hulvey, and Tommy Royale Concert Photos and Review". Rapzilla. 2020-02-25. Archived from the original on 2022-05-18. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
- ^ a b "Hulvey". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
- ^ a b "Hulvey's Debut Album Lands On Billboard Top 10 Christian/Gospel Albums Chart". TCB. 2021-04-20. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
- ^ MILK & HONEY — Crowder, retrieved 2023-04-16
- ^ Pires, Victoria (February 21, 2023). "GEN Z ON THE FRONTLINES OF THE 2023 SPIRITUAL MOVEMENT". Her Campus. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ Sarachik, Justin (June 21, 2024). "Hulvey & Ciara Release 'ALTAR Remix' as Rapper Gears Up for New Album". Rapzilla. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ devops (2013-01-02). "Top Christian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-10-06.