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Chris had an interest in hip hop and rap music from a young age, he started listening to Eminem and after finding an adoration for the artist he began writing his own raps in sixth grade. He pursued his passions through education, Webby attended Hofstra University on Long Island, New York which is where he first generated buzz as a rapper by free styling at frat houses. During his sophomore year he was arrested on March 27, 2009 in connection with a failed robbery attempt of a drug dealer on Hofstra University campus. After this he was ejected from the university which forced the young artist to focus on his music career.
On June 3, 2011, Webby released the mixtape 'Webster's Laboratory'. The mixtape featured guest appearances from rappers Freeway, Gorilla Zoe and Apathy and was received particularly well by critics. He followed this later that year with the EP titled 'There Goes the Neighborhood'. The EP was released by his record label Homegrown Music and features a guest appearances by Slaine. It was considered a commercial success for an underground hip hop artist after it peaked at number 101 on the Billboard 200, number 13 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and topped the Heatseekers Albums chart. To support the release, Webby embarked on a 40 date North American tour shortly after the release.
In mid-2013 he signed a record deal with independent powerhouse eOne Music. He shortly released a single called 'Down Right' which went on to feature on the track-listing of the 'Homegrown' EP, his first release through eOne Music. The debut album 'Chemically Imbalanced' was released in late 2014 and features appearances from Dizzy Wright, Jarren Benton, Tech N9ne. It featured the preceding single 'F*ck Off' and due to the artist's growing fan-base the album charted at #25 on the US Billboard charts with first week sales of 13,000 units.
Live reviews
Known for his knockout collaborations with various big names in the rapping and hip hop world, 25 year old Chris Webby really has some great talents of his own to bring to the table. The White Noise LP, his first and most successful album released in 2009 gave him great exposure to the rapping world.
For the price of the ticket, I wasn’t expecting Webby to be on stage for more than 45 minutes, but he exceeded all of my expectations, performing solidly for well over an hour. His powerful lyrics seemed to hit home and resonate with the crowd much more intensely than on the recordings, and it’s great to take something new from a live performance, so this touch was really special. Webby’s performance energy is outstanding. He is not only engaged with his music, but with the audience as well, singling people out, as well as addressing the entire crowd. To get the audience engaged, Webby started with some of his most well known tracks, like Bounce, and I Need a Dollar, and from then, everyone started jamming and dancing, and no one looked back! His stage presence and commitment to his music is wonderful – one of the best rappers I have ever seen live.
yazhow
Connecticut rapper Christian Webster, a.k.a Chris Webby appears to be earning his place on the cut throat hip hop circuit after some moderate commercial success in the States and collaborations with some of the most respected names in the business including Mac Miller, Joell Ortiz and Wiz Khalifa.
Currently touring to promote his debut album 'Chemically Imbalanced' there is no doubt the young artist is not short of confidence as he saunters onto stage and laps up the applause. His tongue in cheek lyrical style paired with his cheeky performance style is all pretty cocky but it matches the music and the fans respond to it well. Although Chris may not appear to be the most serious of performers, there is no doubt he is focused when rapping the verses to material found from his debut. He also plays a couple of tracks from early EPs which allows the early fans to make themselves known as they bellow out the choruses 'Rap Nemesis' and 'Only Way To Go'. He finishes on 'Skyline' rapidly without any warning and leaves the crowds cheering for more as he briskly exits the stage.
sean-ward
CHRIS WEBBY!!!! This concert was beyond words or excitement for me man! Me and my best friend went together and got vip and got to meet and greet with him and all the other amazing artists that were also playing, got posters signed, got hoodies signed, got some handshakes and chit chat it was so great man thanks for everything! Such a terrific concert can’t wait until he comes back!!!
deanwhowden
Dopest show of seen yet yoo,shit was insane hand down every one that put on be for webby was fire ripin the Mic like no tommrow the tribute to mac miller hit home I listen to fragile lifes since u dropped that song r.i.p mac miller and all the homies we lost much love Chris keep reppin like you are your an inspiration to all my boys
geoffrey-smith-8
The audience was crazy. Some fans were aggressive but the show was amazing Webby is phenomenal. High energy amazing crew. Had an absolute blast. Got to meet Webby and hang out after the show too.
sara-lamouri
Super high energy, really engages with the fans, openers we're really on point. Chris Webby just kept performing for so long which was great. Exactly what you hoped the show would be AND MORE!!
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