Christopher Daniel Soriano Jr. (born January 4, 1997), better known by his stage name CJ, is an American rapper and singer. He is best known for his 2020 breakout single "Whoopty", which peaked at number 3 on the UK Singles ChartOfficial Charts: CJ Singles on UK Singles Chart and at number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song was later included on his debut EP, Loyalty Over Royalty, released in February 2021.

Career Soriano began rapping as a hobby at the age of 9 and began recording and uploading songs to YouTube and SoundCloud at the age of 14.

In July 2020, Soriano self-released his first commercial breakthrough single, titled "Whoopty". The song contains a sample from Arijit Singh's "Sanam Re", with CJ rapping over the beat that he found on YouTube (later the rights were cleared). The song peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in February 2021, and number 3 in the UK. He also reached the top of the Billboard Emerging Artists chart. He later signed a record deal with Warner Records and his uncle, record executive, James Cruz, on his record label, called Cruz Control Entertainment. He stated that various labels reached out to him, however, Warner had the "best situation". On January 26, 2021, CJ released the single, titled "Bop", the follow-up to "Whoopty". His debut extended play, titled Loyalty Over Royalty was released on February 19, 2021. It was executive produced by French Montana. The extended play featured his final single "Lil Freak" (featuring DreamDoll).

By 2023, XXL magazine described CJ as a one hit wonder, and noted rumors surrounding him being an industry plant, due to his uncle's industry connections.

Artistry Soriano's music is influenced from various artist such as 50 Cent, Jay-Z, Wu-Tang Clan, and Pop Smoke.

Personal life Soriano is of Puerto Rican descent.

Discography Extended plays + List of EPs with selected details and chart positions Title Details Peak positions US CAN Loyalty Over Royalty Released: February 19, 2021 Label: Warner, Cruz Control Format: Digital download, streaming 56 35

Singles Title Year Peak positions Certifications Album US AUS AUT FRA NLD NOR NZ SWE SWI UK "Whoopty" 2020 10 13 12 26 12 10 18 16 10 3 RIAA: 2× Platinum ARIA: Platinum MC: 2× PlatinumLoyalty Over Royalty "Bop" 2021 — — — — — — — — — — "La Mamá de la Mamá" — — — — — — — — — — Dembow Worldwide Hits Teteo 42

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