Grafh, born Philip Anthony Bernard on August 22, 1982, in South Jamaica, Queens, New York, is a prominent American rapper known for his distinctive East Coast hip-hop and gangsta rap style. He gained recognition in the early 2000s through the mixtape circuit, showcasing his lyrical prowess and unique sound.
In 2007, Grafh released his debut studio album, Autografh, through EMI and Virgin Records. Following this release, he parted ways with both labels and continued to build his career independently. Over the years, Grafh has collaborated with notable artists, including Busta Rhymes, Jim Jones, and Waka Flocka Flame, further establishing his presence in the hip-hop community.
His discography includes a series of mixtapes such as The Oracle series hosted by DJ Green Lantern, Pain Killers: Reloaded, and The Oracle 3. In 2020, he released Good Energy, followed by Stop Calling Art Content in 2021, hosted by DJ Shay. In 2024, Grafh collaborated with 38 Spesh on the joint album God’s Timing.
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Peedi Crakk, born Pedro Louis Zayas on September 25, 1977, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an American rapper renowned for his distinctive high-pitched delivery and dynamic flow. He gained prominence in the early 2000s as a member of the rap collective State Property, which was closely associated with Roc-A-Fella Records.
In 2001, with the assistance of his high school friend Freeway, Peedi Crakk signed to Roc-A-Fella Records. His debut single, “One for Peedi Crakk,” released in 2002, showcased his unique style and contributed to his growing reputation in the hip-hop community.
Throughout his career, Peedi Crakk has collaborated with notable artists, including Jay-Z, Freeway, and Ne-Yo. His guest appearance on Freeway’s 2003 single “Flipside” further solidified his status in the industry.
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Young Chris, born Christopher Francis Ries on March 9, 1983, in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an American rapper who gained prominence as one-half of the hip hop duo Young Gunz, alongside Neef Buck. The duo became part of the larger Philadelphia-based group State Property, both acts being signed to Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s.
In 2003, Young Gunz released their debut single, “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop,” which peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. They subsequently released two albums: Tough Luv (2004) and Brothers from Another (2005).
After a period of anticipation for his solo debut, Young Chris signed with Rico Love’s Division1, an imprint of Universal Motown Records, in December 2010. He released two studio albums in 2011: LIFE: Ladies In For Free and The Revival.
