Chedda Da Connect

Courtney A. Milburn, (born January 18, 1986) better known by his stage name Chedda Da Connect, is an American hip hop recording artist from Houston, Texas. He is best known for his 2015 single "Flicka Da Wrist" which has become one of the biggest Hip-Hop singles of 2015.[1] As of September 2015, the single has been certified Gold selling over 500,000 downloads, spawned over a million memes and vine compilations, and has accumulated over 6 million YouTube views in 6 months, since being uploaded to YouTube in May, 2015.[2] It peaked at number 94 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on 29, May 2015.[3]

Chedda Da Connect
Chedda Da Connect in 2015
Background information
Birth nameCourtney A. Milburn
Also known as
  • Chedda Da Connect
  • Mr. Flicka Da Wrist
Born (1986-01-18) January 18, 1986
Houston, Texas
Genres
Occupation(s)
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2015-present
Labels
  • We Run It
  • eOne
Associated acts

Career

In 2015, Chedda Da Connect's single “Flicka Da Wrist” which went viral online. The single, which was released 3 March 2015, has been remixed by numerous rap artists such as Fetty Wap, 2 Chainz, Migos, Soulja Boy, T.I., Rick Ross, Kevin Gates and many more. The song became a popular meme on Vine, with characters such as Spider-Man and Squidward (from 'SpongeBob SquarePants') "dancing" to the song in short clips.[4] It has been supported on social media by numerous celebries; Tyga posted a Snapchat of he and Justin Bieber dancing to it at Rihanna's Met Ball party in May,[5] Rihanna herself uploaded a video vine singing the song and doing the songs dance,[6] LeBron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers who in a YouTube video was seen celebrating after a win to the song, Justin Bieber who uploaded a video of himself cooking to the song,[7] and Drake taught his mother how to do the "Flicka Da Wrist" dance.[8] The song entered the Billboard chart's weeks after gaining online popularity, largely on the strength of its streaming activity and digital download sales. An official "Flicka Da Wrist Remix" was released in June 2015 and featured Fetty Wap, Boosie Badazz, Yo Gotti and Boston George.[9]

Chedda Da Connect signed with eOne Entertainment.[10]

Projects

Chedda Da Connect released a mixtape called 'Chedda World' in May 2015. The mixtape features appearances from T-Wayne, Kirko Bangz and more, with production from Zaytoven, Sy Ari Da Kid, and Fred On Em.[11]

Discography

Albums
  • Chedda World (2014)
  • Catchin' Playz (2014)
  • Catchin' Playz 2 (2014)
  • Chedda World: The Album (2015)

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
 US R&B
"Flicka Da Wrist" 2015 9429 Chedda World: The Album

References
  1. "Complex - 11 Songs From 2014 That Are Killing It In 2015".
  2. "USA Today: Rappers turn viral success into legit hits".
  3. "Billboard Chart History".
  4. "USA Today: Rappers turn viral success into legit hits".
  5. "USA Today: Rappers turn viral success into legit hits".
  6. "Rihanna - Flicka Da Wrist video".
  7. "The Fader: Meet Chedda Da Connect".
  8. "Drake Teaches His Mom The "Flicka Da Wrist" Dance".
  9. "Chedda Da Connect - Flicka Da Wrist (Remix)".
  10. "Chedda Da Connect Reflects On His Deal With E1".
  11. "Chedda Da Connect Biography".
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