Chingy (Howard Bailey Jr.), is an American rapper, singer, producer, and actor. He grew up in St. Louis, Missouri where he began began rapping in his late teens. He toured with Nelly as an opening act in the summer of 2002 becoming a protégé of Ludacris, who signed him to his newly formed by the name Disturbing Tha Peace(DTP) record label.
The rapper’s summer debut single, “Right Thurr” in 2003, put him on the musical map as a good-time rapper having specialised in catchy, club-friendly beats and simplistic lyrics delivered in a sing-song, nursery rhyme style. His debut album in 2003, Jackpot, sold two million copies.
A second album, Powerballin’, was released to mixed reviews on November 16, 2004, through Capitol Records and Chingy’s Slot-A-Lot label. His 2006 release Hoodstar spawned the hit singles named “Pullin’ Me Back” and “Dem Jeans.” Chingy released 2007 Hate It or Love It, under DTP records. The album’s lead single is “Fly Like Me”, which features Amerie.
In the year 2010, a studio album entitled Success & Failure was released. In 2018, he made his official debut as a recording producer which he produced his own latest single “Sparks Fly” which was debuted on July 4, 2018
Chingy was born on 9 March, 1980, in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. He is 39 years old as of 2019.
He stands at a height of 1.82 m.
Chingy has a net worth of $10 million dollars.
He has two sons by two different mothers namely Mykael and Alzea. Mykael was born while his father was 17.
Early career
Ludacris and his manager, Chaka Zulu, signed Chingy to their fledgling Disturbing Tha Peace label. The up-tempo Southern hip hop track “Right Thurr” gained popularity, and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100.
2003: Jackpot
On July 15, 2003, Chingy’s debut album Jackpot was released on Disturbing tha Peace. Ludacris negotiated a deal to distribute the album through Capitol Records since he was unable to secure a distribution deal through Def Jam. The guest appearances included Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Murphy Lee, I-20, Raindrop, Tity Boi of Playaz Circle, Trina, and Jermaine Dupri.
Fueled by “Right Thurr”, Jackpot produced the hit “One Call Away” which featured J-Weav and “Holidae In” featuring Snoop Dogg and Ludacris. The next album The Trak Starz was produced by St. Louis production crew. The album was well received by critics which was certified Platinum by the RIAA within one year of the release of Jackpot.
2004–2005: Powerballin’
Chingy released his second album, Powerballin’, on November 16, 2004 through Slot-A-Lot Records and Capitol Records. The album peaked at #10 on the charts and featured the hit single “Balla Baby.” The album featured guest appearances from artists such as R. Kelly, Bun B, Lil Wayne, Lil Flip, Janet Jackson and David Banner, Nate Dogg, and Get It Boyz. Powerballin’ sold more than one million copies and received a Platinum certification by the RIAA on March 21, 2005.
He also was on one of the George Lopez episodes as himself. The 8th song from his album “I Do” is featured on the soundtrack for the 2004 video game Need for Speed: Underground 2.
2006: Hood Star
Chingy’s third album Hoodstar was released on September 19, 2006. The album featured Mr. Collipark, who was longtime collaborator Jermaine Dupri, Timbaland, and Mannie Fresh. His summer single, “Pullin Me Back” (featuring actor-R&B singer Tyrese), would find him back on top on the Hot Rap Tracks chart and help Hoodstar debut at number eight on its chart, but the follow-up single “Dem Jeans”, which featured Jermaine Dupri, fared worse although the album did go gold. The other singles from Hoodstar were “Brand New Kicks” and “Hands Up”.
Chingy was not happy with the way he felt Capitol was promoting their urban artists. In 2007 he jumped ship and returned to DTP Records, which was then a part of the Def Jam family. When asked about his move, the St. Louis rapper reported “I don’t think Capitol really knew how to work urban artists, They’re really stuck on pop and they didn’t know how to market me.”
Chingy’s fourth studio album Hate It or Love It featured production from Scott Storch, Timbaland, and Cool and Dre. The lead single “Fly Like Me”, featured Amerie. It was released on December 18, 2007 featuring appearances by Ludacris, Bobby Valentino, Steph Jones, Trey Songz, Rick Ross, and Anthony Hamilton.
The album debuted at 84 on the Billboard 200, selling 30,000 copies, making it his first album not to crack the Top 10. Hate It or Love It was not released in the UK, marking Chingy’s first albumoutside the country.
In 2012 Chingy announced he was working on his next (fifth) studio album called No Risk No Reward, DTP which was set to be released in the year 2012, but as of June 2016 continues to be delayed due to lack of funding. “Superhero”, featured Full Dekk Music Group’s artist Chris Woodhouse, and was purported to be the first single from his album.
Chingy then announced that he would release a mixtape entitled Jackpot Back. It was released on March 3, 2012. Chingy’s upcoming EP album entitled Chingology was released later that year.
In Spring 2013, Chingy announced that he claimed the belief of Black Hebrew Israelites and released the music video for “King Judah”. This was his attempt to follow a moral agenda and denouncing mainstream rap. Major media outlets in Australia and NZ leaked the information about a new Chingy collaboration entitled “Watch The World” featuring New Zealand based Asian model/singer Lucy X (Lucy Xu) .
The track produced by Christopher Kris (Kris Lal) had a rumor to be featured on an upcoming compilation album which was released in 2014. On November 1, 2013, the single was released to iTunes and radio. The song reached #2 on the iTunes Urban chart in the two countries, with a video too.
2017: Signing To Bungalo Records
He signed to Universal Music Group distributed label Bungalo Records and made it his 3rd time recording under the Universal umbrella. Chingy will participate in the “Millenium Tour” with B2KIn 2019.
Powerballin is the second studio album created by the rapper Chingy. The album was released on November 16, 2004, through Capitol Records and his Slot-A-Lot label.
It was formerly known as Slot-A-Lot Records. The group is founded by rapper Chingy and manager Stan Wright (2004), while Bailey was signed to Capitol Records.
Yeah yeah, DTP, how we do, call you, you can call me
Whatever you want to do baby, come on
Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me
(If you was my baby) I’m only one call away
(You could roll with me) Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me
(If you was my lady) I’m only one call away
Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me
(If you was my baby) I’m only one call away
(You could roll with me) Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me
(If you was my lady) I’m only one call away
It was weird how we met, huh?
She was with her mom at Bank of America
I’m with my son cashing a check, so I asked out of respect, uh
Would she like to explore the world or fly, we can fly in my jet
Her reply was yes (Can I ask you something?)
I seen it in her eye, momma looking like all I wanted was sex
Then moved to the next (That ain’t true)
But it was something about his girls style that make me feel no regrets
We started off casual walks through the park
Candle light dinners by dark, I’m thinking smart
Afraid she might think I’m in a rush to touch, clutch and be up
But baby I ain’t on that stuff
Dropped her off and told her call me up
We could talk, conversate about political subjects, whatever starts
So I zoomed off thinkin’ bout her, my phone rang
It was her in the shower (what did she say?)
She said I couldn’t do without you Then I say
Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me
(If you was my baby) I’m only one call away
(You could roll with me) Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me
(If you was my lady) I’m only one call away
Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me
(If you was my baby) I’m only one call away
(You could roll with me) Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me
(If you was my lady) I’m only one call away
The next day I’m with the fellas at the case playin ball
Here she come with her friends they posted up on the wall
Now I’m showin’ off, tryin’ to dunk, tryin’ to dribble
Break fast threw the middle just to see her smile and giggle
Game over I approached her with a kiss on the cheek
The homeboys looking at me saying Lil Howard you weak
But you know how that go, what I got they want
What I got I flaunt, never mess with it please don’t
Told her I’m goin home she asked can she go too
I’m like yeah boo, I can’t see me without you
Got thurr I took a shower, jumped out she in the bed
With a see-threw thong on looked at her and I said
Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me
(If you was my baby) I’m only one call away
(You could roll with me) Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me
(If you was my lady) I’m only one call away
Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me
(If you was my baby) I’m only one call away
(You could roll with me) Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me
(If you was my lady) I’m only one call away
Girl recognize game before game recognize you
You dealin’ with a playa, true, now what you wanna do
We can kick it and go puff on a blunt
Oh you don’t smoke? Grab a pint of henn and we can get drunk
Its up to you, I’m the man but baby just let me know
‘Cause if you got a attitude then I could treat you just like a ho
If ya rollin with me baby hop in its enough room
We can gaze at the stars and shine like the moon
Give me a chance to show ya and a chance to know ya
Just be true and theres nothing I won’t do for ya
Some women like to play it foul
But them the kind I put in a place like a child
Don’t worry be happy and smile
Year | Name | Role | Notes |
2006 | The System Within | Nick | |
2006 | Scary Movie 4 | Himself | |
2008 | Psycho | Pizza man | |
2010 | Speed-Dating | Kenneth | |
2010 | Polish Bar | Fat Moe |
Year | Name | Role | Notes |
2005 | My Wife and Kids | Himself | |
2005 | George Lopez | Himself | |
2005 | One on One | Taz | |
2005 | Punk’d | Himself | |
2006 | Yo Mamma | Himself | |
2009 | Caramel | Kyle | |
2013 | Couples Therapy: Season 3 | Himself | |
2016 | Louis Jackpot | Louis Jackpot |
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