# Hulvey

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American Christian rapper and producer (born 1999)

Hulvey Hulvey (center) at Holy Smoke! 2025 Background information Born Christopher Michael Hulvey (1999-01-13) January 13, 1999 (age 27) Brunswick, Georgia, U.S. Genres Christian hip hop Occupations Rapper singer songwriter record producer Years active 2019–present Label Reach Member of 116 Website hulveymusic.com

Musical artist

**Christopher Michael Hulvey** (born January 13, 1999),[1] known professionally by his surname **Hulvey**, is an American Christian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer.[2]

## Early life and career

Hulvey was born and brought up in [Brunswick, Georgia](/source/Brunswick%2C_Georgia). He dropped out of college and moved to [Atlanta](/source/Atlanta) to pursue a career in music. He supported his music aspirations by working at a local supermarket. Part of his job was "scrubbing toilets [and] cleaning floors." In August 2019, Hulvey signed a contract with Reach Records which was made public in January 2020.[3] His first release with the label was an EP titled *Prelude* then a month later he followed up with another EP titled *BRKNHRT*.[4]

Hulvey was featured on "Restored" and "Celebrate More" on [Lecrae](/source/Lecrae)'s album [Restoration](/source/Restoration_(Lecrae_album)). Hulvey received writing credits for two additional songs on the album ("Set Me Free" and "Over the Top").[5][6] He was also featured on the [116 Clique](/source/116_Clique) song "Live Forever" (which recently passed 1 million views on [YouTube](/source/YouTube)) [7] and on [Jordan Feliz](/source/Jordan_Feliz)'s song "Glorify" alongside his labelmate Lecrae. Hulvey was the opening act during the Social Club Misfits tour in early 2020.[8]

In 2021, his debut album *Christopher* landed at No. #8 on Billboard [Top Christian/Gospel Albums](/source/Top_Christian_Albums) chart,[9] #19 at Rap Albums chart, only one week after its release.[10] In the same year, he released an eight track EP titled *COMA.* In 2022, he released a standalone single *"Beautiful".* Also in 2021, Hulvey was featured on a song titled "Higher Power" by [Crowder](/source/Crowder_(musician)).[11]

In 2023, he was featured in a song with [Forrest Frank](/source/Forrest_Frank) of [Surfaces](/source/Surfaces_(band)), called "[No Longer Bound](/source/No_Longer_Bound)". The song reached #2 on the U.S. Viral 50 Chart on [Spotify](/source/Spotify)[12] and #19 on the Billboard [Hot Christian Songs](/source/Hot_Christian_Songs). In June 2024, Hulvey released a [remix](/source/Remix) of his 2023 song "Altar", featuring [Ciara](/source/Ciara).[13] On September 13, 2024, Hulvey released his second studio album entitled *CRY*.

On October 24, 2025, Hulvey released his sixth EP *He Will Return* [14]. On January 6, 2026, he announced his third full-length album *[Could Be Tonight](/source/Could_Be_Tonight)* and that it would be his final work with Reach Records.[15] The album was [surprise released](/source/Surprise_release) on April 8, 2026.[16]

## Tours

Hulvey performing at Holy Smoke! 2025. Nashville, TN.

In 2023, Hulvey announced his first nationwide tour, *The Beautiful Tour,* named after his July 2022 single "Beautiful." *The Beautiful Tour* was a major success, selling out multiple shows in cities across the United States. Hulvey went on the "All For You" Tour in the US in 2024, with nobigdyl. opening for the tour.

## Discography

### Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions US Christ [17] Christopher Released: April 9, 2021 Label: Reach Records Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming 36 Cry Released: September 13, 2024 Label: Reach Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming 4 Could Be Tonight Released: April 8, 2026 Label: Reach Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming 12

### Extended plays

Title Details Prelude Released: January 22, 2020 Label: Reach Format: Digital download, streaming BRKNHRT. Released: February 21, 2020 Label: Reach Format: CD, digital download, streaming Coma Released: November 19, 2021 Label: Reach Format: digital download, streaming Perry Lane Pack Released: November 10, 2023 Label: Reach Format: Digital download, streaming He Will Return Released: October 14, 2025 Label: Reach Format: Digital download, streaming

### Singles

#### As lead artist

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US Christ [18] "Wasted Times" 2019 — Non-album single "Motions" — BRKNHRT. (EP) "Real Love" — Non-album single "Mad Today" — Prelude (EP) "In the End" (with Zach Paradis) — Non-album singles "Higher" — "Different" (with Torey D'Shaun) 2020 — "Don't Play Cheap" — "Otherside" — "Heaven Up Above" — "Back in the Wick" 2021 — Christopher "Reasons" (with Lecrae and SVRCINA) — "We Against the World" (with Andy Mineo) — "Beautiful" 2022 — Non-album single "Have Me" — Cry "Closer" (with D'Shaun) — Non-album singles "Walk" (with Lecrae) 2023 31 "Altar" (with Forrest Frank) 27 RIAA: Gold[19] Cry "Used By You" — Non-album single "Love Like That" (with D'Shaun and Alex Jean) — Cry "All For You" 2024 — "True" — "Rolling Loud Freestyle" (with Caleb Gordon) 2025 — Non-album singles "Bring Heaven Down" 30 "Rain on Me" (with Jean) — "Jesus Is Lord" — "Rooftop" (with Nobigdyl.) 2026 — Could Be Tonight "Automatic" (with Connor Price) — "Dave" 32 "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

#### As featured artist

Title Year Peak chart positions Album US Christ [18] US Christ Air [20] US Christ AC [21] "Nothin But You" (with Andy Mineo, Montell Fish, and Becca VanDerbeck) 2019 — — — The Gift: A Christmas Compilation "Celebrate More" (with 116, Mineo, and Lecrae) 2020 — — — Non-album single "Glorify" (with Jordan Feliz and Lecrae) 22 18 16 Say It "Still 40 Deep" (with 116 and Anike) 2021 — — — Non-album singles "Teslar" (with BigBreeze) — — — "No Longer Bound" (with Frank) 2023 19 — — Child of God "Fly Away" (with Frank) 43 — — New Hymns "Bounce Back" (with Kijan Boone) 2025 — — — Non-album single "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

### Promotional singles

Title Year Certifications Album "Anchor" (instrumental) 2020 Non-album promotional single "Can't Tell It All" (with KB and Lecrae) 2021 RIAA: Gold[19] Coma (EP) "Altar" (wih Ciara) 2024 Non-album promotional single "American Idolz" (with DC3) 2025 He Will Return (EP)

### Other charted songs

Title Year Peak chart positions Album US Christ [22] "How Great" (Tauren Wells featuring Phil Wickham and Hulvey) 2026 31 Breathe on It

## Awards and nominations

Year Nominee / work Organizion Category Result Ref. 2025 Cry GMA Dove Awards Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year Won [23]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Hulvey Longs to be a "Christopher," a Christ-Bearer"](https://www.jubileecast.com/articles/26198/20210409/hulvey-longs-to-be-a-christopher-a-christ-bearer.htm). *www.jubileecast.com*. Retrieved 2022-06-02.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Hulvey Bio Artist Spotlight Reach Records"](https://lf.radio/artists/hulvey/). *lf.radio*. Retrieved 2022-05-28.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Reach Records Announce Hulvey as Newest Signee"](https://web.archive.org/web/20210602214920/https://rapzilla.com/2020-01-reach-records-announce-newest-artist-hulvey-early/). *Rapzilla*. 2020-01-21. Archived from [the original](https://rapzilla.com/2020-01-reach-records-announce-newest-artist-hulvey-early/) on 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2022-05-28.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Music, Cathedral (2020-04-07). ["BRKNHRT - Hulvey"](https://web.archive.org/web/20220522045023/https://www.thecathedralmusic.com/post/brknhrt-hulvey). *Home | Cathedral Music*. Archived from [the original](https://www.thecathedralmusic.com/post/brknhrt-hulvey) on 2022-05-22. Retrieved 2022-05-28.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["New Album: Lecrae 'Restoration: The Deluxe Album'"](http://rapradar.com/2020/11/13/new-album-lecrae-restoration-the-deluxe-album/). *Rap Radar*. Retrieved 2022-05-28.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Christian Rap Songs Streamed More Than One Million Times in 2020"](https://web.archive.org/web/20220528234115/https://rapzilla.com/2020-12-christian-rap-songs-streamed-one-million-times-2020/). *Rapzilla*. 2021-01-01. Archived from [the original](https://rapzilla.com/2020-12-christian-rap-songs-streamed-one-million-times-2020/) on 2022-05-28. Retrieved 2022-05-28.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["116 - Live Forever ft. 1K Phew, Aaron Cole, Hulvey, Tedashii, Tommy Royale, Trip Lee & Wande - Listen on Rapzilla .com"](https://rapzilla.com/2020-01-116-live-forever-ft-1k-phew-aaron-cole-hulvey-tedashii-tommy-royale-trip-lee-wande/). *Rapzilla*. 2020-01-16. Retrieved 2022-05-28.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Social Club Misfits, Hulvey, and Tommy Royale Concert Photos and Review"](https://web.archive.org/web/20220518154736/https://rapzilla.com/2020-02-social-club-misfits-hulvey-tommy-royale-concert/). *Rapzilla*. 2020-02-25. Archived from [the original](https://rapzilla.com/2020-02-social-club-misfits-hulvey-tommy-royale-concert/) on 2022-05-18. Retrieved 2022-05-28.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-:0_9-0)** ["Hulvey"](https://www.billboard.com/artist/hulvey/). *Billboard*. Retrieved 2022-05-28.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-:1_10-0)** ["Hulvey's Debut Album Lands On Billboard Top 10 Christian/Gospel Albums Chart"](https://www.thechristianbeat.org/hulveys-debut-album-lands-on-billboard-top-10-christian-gospel-albums-chart/). *TCB*. 2021-04-20. Retrieved 2022-05-28.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** [*MILK & HONEY — Crowder*](https://www.crowdermusic.com/music), retrieved 2023-04-16

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Pires, Victoria (February 21, 2023). ["GEN Z ON THE FRONTLINES OF THE 2023 SPIRITUAL MOVEMENT"](https://www.hercampus.com/school/fsu/breaking-news-gen-z-on-the-frontlines-of-the-2023-spiritual-movement/). *Her Campus*. Retrieved February 21, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Sarachik, Justin (June 21, 2024). ["Hulvey & Ciara Release 'ALTAR Remix' as Rapper Gears Up for New Album"](https://rapzilla.com/2024-06-hulvey-ciara-release-altar-remix-rapper-album/). *Rapzilla*. Retrieved June 24, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Hulvey Drops Poignant New EP 'He Will Return' - TCB - hulvey"](https://www.thechristianbeat.org/hulvey-he-will-return/). 2025-10-24. Retrieved 2025-12-12.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Sarachick, Justin (2026-01-07). ["Hulvey Announces Final Album with Reach Records"](https://rapzilla.com/2026-01-hulvey-announces-final-album-reach-records/). *[Rapzilla](/source/Rapzilla)*. Retrieved 2026-01-12.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Sarachik, Justin (2026-04-20). ["Hulvey Drops 'COULD BE TONIGHT': Addresses Reach Records Departure & Ye"](https://rapzilla.com/2026-04-hulvey-drops-could-be-tonight-addresses-reach-records-departure-ye/). *Rapzilla*. Retrieved 2026-05-10.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** Peaks on the *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))* [Top Christian Albums](/source/Top_Christian_Albums): - *Christopher*: ["Top Christian Albums"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-albums/2021-04-20/). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. 2021-04-20. Retrieved 2026-01-11. - *Cry*: ["Top Christian Albums"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-albums/2024-09-28/). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. 2024-09-28. Retrieved 2025-05-02. - *Could Be Tonight*: ["Top Christian Albums"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-albums/2026-05-02/). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. 2026-05-02. Retrieved 2026-04-28.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-HCS_18-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-HCS_18-1) Peaks on the *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))* [Hot Christian Songs](/source/Hot_Christian_Songs) - "Glorify": ["Hot Christian Songs"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-songs/2020-09-12). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. 2020-09-12. Retrieved 2025-10-20. - "No Longer Bound": ["Hot Christian Songs"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-songs/2023-04-15/). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2025-10-20. - "Walk": ["Hot Christian Songs"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-songs/2023-02-04). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. 2023-02-04. Retrieved 2025-10-20. - "Altar": ["Hot Christian Songs"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-songs/2023-04-15/). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2025-10-20. - "Fly Away": ["Hot Christian Songs"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-songs/2024-02-16/). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. 2024-02-16. Retrieved 2026-01-11. - "Bring Heaven Down": ["Hot Christian Songs"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-songs/2025-02-15/). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. 2025-02-15. Retrieved 2025-10-20. - "Dave": ["Hot Christian Songs"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-songs/2026-04-04/). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. 2026-04-04. Retrieved 2026-03-31.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:2_19-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:2_19-1) ["American certifications – Hulvey"](https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=Hulvey&ti=&format=&type=#search_section). [Recording Industry Association of America](/source/Recording_Industry_Association_of_America). Retrieved 2026-02-26.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** Peaks on the *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))* [Christian Airplay](/source/Christian_Airplay) - "Glorify": ["Christian Airplay"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-airplay/2020-09-19). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. 2020-09-19. Retrieved 2025-10-20.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** Peaks on the *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))* [Christian AC Airplay](/source/Christian_adult_contemporary) - "Glorify": ["Hot Christian Adult Contemporary"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-christian-adult-contemporary/2020-09-12). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. 2020-09-12. Retrieved 2025-10-20.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** ["Hot Christian Songs"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-songs/2026-05-16/). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. 2026-05-16. Retrieved 2026-05-12.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** Group, The Forefront. “Hulvey Wins Big at 2025 Dove Awards.” *antiMusic.Com*, 15 Oct. 2025, www.antimusic.com/p/25/1014hulvey_wins_big_at_2025_dove_awards.shtml.

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