Young Chris' "The Reintroduction"

The "Young Gunna" is ready to rock and roll. After inking a deal with Rico Love and Division 1 Records, Chris Ries has made a Philly connection and has teamed up with DJ Drama and DJ Don Cannon to bring forth The Reintroduction. He's already dropped two videos, one for Philly Shit and Air Out. I'm telling you now that 2010 has been the Year of the Mixtape and The ReIntroduction is helping to back that statement.

check out the video for Air Out

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Philly Shit




and this Toca Tuesday Freestyle w/ Meek Millz

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Young Chris Talks Relationship w/ Jay-Z

After an unceremonious split between Jay-Z, Damon Dash and Kareem “Biggs” Burke, Roc-a-fella Records saw artists such as Cam’ron, Kanye West and Beanie Sigel no longer under the same umbrella. Dash and Beans were vocal with their displeasure over how things ended, while State Property members Young Chris and Freeway maintained their relationship with co-founder Jay-Z and continued touring. Now signed to Division One/ Universal Motown, Young Chris says that made all the difference. “It’s kind of tough us coming from that label, you’ve got to figure Roc-a-fella was kind of big when we came over there” Young Chris told Boss Lady of DrJays.com. “When they split up, we gotta keep it up. We just were hungry, and went from city to city, coast to coast doing whatever we had to do to get it.” Chris said he humbled himself and asked to join Wale’s Attention Deficit tour, despite already having two major label releases under his belt. Young Chris’ solo career began somewhat reluctantly, after refusing the opportunity while he was still a member of the Roc. “Dame was trying to offer me a solo deal after Tough Luv, and I said, ‘Nah, I’m gonna go back and do this Young Gunz deal,” Chris recounted. “Even Dame ain’t mad at the decision at the end of the day…it was a smart one.” The increased visibility and his diplomacy during the dismantling of the Roc didn’t go unnoticed, as Chris says Jay-Z complimented his initiative and encouraged him to continue touring. “I spoke to [Jay-Z] yesterday and we’re great,” Chris added. “He’s excited right now. Now that I’m about to get rewarded, it’s dope.”

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Young Chris Sign Indy Deal to Division One/Universal Motown

The long awaited signing is complete! Christopher Ries aka Young Chris (from the Young Gunz) has officially inked a solo deal with Division One/Universal Motown. Division One is headed by singer/songwriter Rico Love. Th announcement was made via Youtube during a photoshoot for Chris' upcoming project. Check the video out to hear from Rico Love and Young Chris. Enjoy!



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Late Music Monday - Young Chris - The Network 1 & 2

I've been a bit busy this week and didn't get chance to do my Music Monday post but better late than never right? Well for this week's edition I present to you Chris Ries aka Young Chris. One half of the former Roc-A-Fella records Young Gunz. With the dismantling of Roc-A-Fella records Chris has been on his grind putting out quality music and expanding his catalog. His mixtapes The Network & The Network 2 are chock full of quality music and immense flows that display why many feel he's the next to blow..

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