Who Is C.H.A.Y.?

C.H.A.Y., born Chay Landes, is an up-and-coming rapper, singer and songwriter from Houston, Texas. At 26 years old, C.H.A.Y.'s unique sound draws from a variety of influences, including hip-hop, pop, rock and R&B. He has quickly gained recognition for his creative lyrics and production style that has earned him a dedicated fan base and numerous accolades from critics.

C.H.A.Y.'s Early Life & Career

C.H.A.Y.'s love for music started when he was just a child in Houston, Texas where he was surrounded by the city's vibrant music scene and local talent. He was heavily influenced by the likes of Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., and Andre 3000 as well as more contemporary artists like Drake and Kendrick Lamar which helped him to shape his own unique sound and style of rap music.

C.H.A.Y.'s Music & Success

In 2014 C.H.A.Y released his first EP titled “The Humble Beginnings” which received critical acclaim from music blogs and even landed him on the cover of Houston’s Urban Magazine that same year.

Since then he has dropped multiple projects such as “The Change Season” (2015), “The Real Me” (2016) and “The Reflection” (2017). In 2018 he released his biggest project to date titled “The Difference Maker” which featured some of Houston's top producers including Mike Dean (Kanye West, Travis Scott) and S1 (Kendrick Lamar).

C.H.A.Y.'s Notable Achievements

In 2019 C.H.A.Y was named one of the top 10 rappers to watch by Complex Magazine and was featured in XXL Magazine as a part of their “Rising Stars” list alongside other prominent artists such as Lil Baby and Gunna.

He has also been featured on Billboard Magazine’s list of “10 Rappers to Watch in 2020” which solidified his place as an artist to watch in the hip hop community.

C.HAY.'s Music & Future Aspirations

C.HAY continues to work hard and stay motivated while pushing his craft further with each project he releases.

He recently released his fifth studio album “The Come Up” in 2020 to critical praise from fans and critics alike.

He plans to continue to push the boundaries of hip hop with his music in the future while inspiring others with his message of positivity and self-love.