Chedda Da Connect facts for kids
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Chedda da Connect
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Chedda Da Connect in 2015
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| Birth name | Courtney Allen Milburn |
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| Born | January 18, 1986 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
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Courtney Allen Milburn (born January 18, 1986), known as Chedda da Connect, is an American rapper and singer. He is also a record executive from Houston, Texas. He became famous for his 2015 song "Flicka Da Wrist". This song became very popular online and reached number 94 on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart.
After his success, Milburn started his own record label called We Run It. He signed other artists from Houston, including Don Toliver, through his label.
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Chedda da Connect's Music Journey
The Hit Song "Flicka da Wrist"
In 2015, Chedda Da Connect released his song "Flicka Da Wrist". This song quickly became a huge hit online. It was released on March 3, 2015. Many famous rap artists made their own versions of the song. These included Fetty Wap, 2 Chainz, Migos, and T.I..
The song also became a popular internet trend on a social media app called Vine. People made short video clips of characters like Spider-Man and Squidward "dancing" to the song. Many celebrities showed their support for the song. Tyga and Justin Bieber were seen dancing to it. Rihanna uploaded a video of herself singing the song. Even LeBron James and his basketball team celebrated a win with the song. Drake even taught his mother the "Flicka Da Wrist" dance!
Because so many people streamed and downloaded the song online, it entered the Billboard music charts. In June 2015, an official remix of "Flicka Da Wrist" was released. It featured artists like Fetty Wap and Boosie Badazz.
Starting a Record Label
Chedda Da Connect signed with eOne Entertainment in 2015. In the same year, he started his own record label. It was called We Run It Entertainment. He signed himself to the label. He also signed other talented Houston rappers like T-Wayne and Don Toliver.
Music Releases
Albums and Mixtapes
Chedda Da Connect released his first mixtape, Chedda World, in May 2015. A mixtape is like an album, but often released independently. This mixtape featured other artists like T-Wayne and Kirko Bangz. It also had music produced by famous producers such as Zaytoven.
Here are some of his other music releases:
- Chedda World (2014)
- Catchin' Playz (2014)
- Catchin' Playz 2 (2014)
- Chedda World: The Album (2015)
Popular Singles
His most famous single is "Flicka Da Wrist". It was released in 2015 and became a big hit.
