2007–08: Major label signing and breakthrough with 51/50 Ratchet In early 2007, Chris released a mixtape titled
You Hear Me? under the moniker Hurricane, which garnered local attention and earned him a
major label recording contract. On April 10, 2007, Chris released his debut commercial single, "
A Bay Bay". The song was
produced by Phunk Dawg. On August 8, Chris released his second commercial single, "
The Hand Clap", also produced by Phunk Dawg. On August 17, Chris released the mixtape
Louisi-Animal, which included a
remix of "A Bay Bay" featuring
guest appearances from rappers
the Game,
Lil Boosie,
E-40,
Baby, Angie Locc and
Jadakiss. On October 23, 2007, Chris released his debut studio album, titled
51/50 Ratchet. The album debuted at number 24 on the US
Billboard 200, selling 60,000 copies in the first week. It was released through
Polo Grounds Music and
J Records.
2009–10: Unleashed On March 3, 2009, Chris released the first official single, called "
Halle Berry (She's Fine)". The song features guest vocals from fellow local American rapper Superstarr, who also served as producer alongside
Play-N-Skillz, and Q Smith. On September 8, Chris released the second official single, called "
Headboard". The song features guest appearances from
Mario, and
Plies, with production by
the Inkredibles. On December 21, Chris released his second studio album, titled
Unleashed.
Unleashed did not chart internationally, however, the record peaked at number 46 on the US
Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and number 20 on the US
Billboard Top Rap Albums chart.
2010–present: Releasing music and other ventures After releasing several mixtapes and singles between mid-2010 and early 2012, Chris released his single, titled "Bend It Over" (oftentimes incorrectly titled as "Bend It Ova") on March 12, 2012. On January 2, 2013, Chris released his new mixtape, titled
Caniac. On May 11, 2014, Chris released his single, titled "Ratchet". The song features guest appearances from
Lil Boosie. On August 21, 2015, Chris released his new single, called "Sections". The song features guest appearance from
Ty Dolla Sign. On September 4, Chris released his new mixtape, titled
Hurricane Season. The tape features productions from
DJ Mustard,
Hitmaka, DubMagic Roe and
Drumma Boy, among others. On September 5, 2025, Chris collaborated on the track POPPIN’ MY S***, featured on
Justin Bieber’s album
SWAG II. The song gained attention upon release and has been highlighted by fans as one of the standout songs from the album. ==Personal life==