Viktory is an American Christian rapper, songwriter, and record producer from Chicago, Illinois.[1] He has released three studio albums, appearing six times on the Billboard charts.[2]
Early life
editBorn and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Viktory eventually moved to California. He did not grow up as a Christian and only became one in his freshman year of college.[3]
Career
edit2008–2010: Believe It Now and The First of Many
editViktory released his debut album, entitled Believe It Now, in 2008. The album featured recording artist Marvin Winans, Jr. and included the single Hold Me Down. In 2009, Viktory released his sophomore album The First of Many.[4]
2011–Present: R4 (Relentless 4ever), Vol. 2
editIn 2011, Viktory released his third album, Birth of a Legacy, Vol. 1, which charted 48 on the Top Christian album.[5] Following the success of the album, he began receiving attention from competitive record companies to sign up with them.[citation needed] However, Viktory turned down the offers and remained independent.[citation needed] In 2012, he released R4 (Relentless 4ever) which reached 22 on the Billboard charts. In 2014, he released a sequel, R4 (Relentless 4ever), Vol. 2, which reached number 12 on the Billboard charts.[6]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Nominee / Work | Category | Result[7] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Stellar Awards | Birth of a Legacy | Rap, Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year | Nominated |
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| 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
edit- ^ "Viktory Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ Kellman, Andy. "Viktory Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ Kellman, Andy. "Viktory Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ "The First Of Many - Viktory | Cross Rhythms". www.crossrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-11-06.
- ^ "Viktory awards". Allmusic. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ "Viktory Charts". Allmusic. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ "2012 Stellar Awards: Full List of Winners!". gospelpundit. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ "Viktory awards". Allmusic. Retrieved 16 February 2015.