Chidi Osondu, professionally known as Chi Chi, is a Nigerian-American record producer and songwriter signed with Universal Music Publishing Group. He is a frequent collaborator with Atlanta rapper Lil Baby, having produced several songs for his studio albums My Turn and The Voice of the Heroes, as well as his single "On Me" which peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. He has produced other hits such as BRS Kash's "Throat Baby (Go Baby)", which peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100, and Gucci Mane's "Both Sides", and has also worked with rappers Rylo Rodriguez, Yungeen Ace, and Caleb Colossus. His works are identified by his producer tag "What's happenin' Chi Chi?".[1][2][3][4]
Chi Chi | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Chidi Osondu |
| Born | Jonesboro, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupations | |
| Instrument | FL Studio[1] |
| Labels | Universal Music Publishing Group |
Early life
editBorn in Jonesboro, Georgia, Chi Chi was raised in a Nigerian household and was strongly influenced by Afrobeats music and blueprint styles created by producers such as Wheezy and Southside.[2]
Career
editChi Chi made a name for himself throughout 2020 with his collaborations with artists such as Lil Baby on his triple platinum album My Turn, BRS Kash, Gucci Mane, and Rylo Rodriguez. It was described as a "groundbreaking" year for him by The Source.[4]
Announced on April 8, 2021, Chi Chi signed an exclusive label deal with Universal Music Publishing Group, who believe he will become one of the industry's most sought-after producers.[2] Not long after, he worked with Rylo Rodriguez on his single "Mo Money Mo Followers",[4] and three songs in Lil Baby and Lil Durk's collaborative studio album The Voice of the Heroes, released on June 4.[5]
Production discography
edit| Title | Artist | Album | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Big Cap" | Caleb Colossus | When Paint Smears | 2019 |
| "Virgil Abloh" | |||
| "In Love" (featuring DeJ Loaf) | Yungeen Ace | Step Harder | |
| "Renaissance Man"[6] | Caleb Colossus | non-album single | |
| "Solid" | Lil Baby | My Turn | 2020 |
| "Social Distancing" | |||
| "Get Money" | |||
| "Both Sides" (featuring Lil Baby) | Gucci Mane | Gucci Mane Presents: So Icy Summer | |
| "Throat Baby (Go Baby)" | BRS Kash | non-album single | |
| "G.I.H.F." | Rylo Rodriguez | G.I.H.F. | |
| "Dreaming" | |||
| "Home Run"[7] | |||
| "On Me" | Lil Baby | non-album single | |
| "Thug Cry" | BRS Kash | Kash Only | 2021 |
| "Mo Money Mo Followers"[4] | Rylo Rodriguez | non-album single | |
| "shop" (featuring DaBaby) | Toosii | Thank You for Believing | |
| "Choppa Love" | SpotemGottem | Most Wanted | |
| "Hats Off" (featuring Travis Scott) | Lil Baby and Lil Durk | The Voice of the Heroes | |
| "How It Feels" | |||
| "If You Want To" | |||
| "Find a Way" (featuring Lil Baby) | H.E.R. | Back of My Mind |
References
edit- ^ a b Shepard, Lalaa (December 4, 2020). "ChiChi speaks on meeting Lil Baby, producing "Get Money", "Solid", and BRS Kash "Throat Baby"". The Progress Report Media Group. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Universal Music Publishing Group signs Chi Chi to exclusive, global publishing agreement". Universal Music Publishing Group. April 8, 2021. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ Shepard, Ryan (April 9, 2021). "Producer Chidi "Chi Chi" Osondu Signs With Universal". Def Pen. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Jones, Jiggy (April 21, 2021). "Multi-Platinum Producer Chi Chi Links With Rylo Rodriguez For "Mo Money Mo Followers"". The Source. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ Rindner, Grant (June 14, 2021). "How Lil Baby and Lil Durk's Chart-Topping Album 'The Voice of the Heroes' Got its Sound". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ Shepard, Ryan (January 9, 2020). "Music Video: Caleb Colossus – Renaissance Man". Def Pen. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ Powell, Jon (January 13, 2021). "Rylo Rodriguez drops new video for "Home Run"". Revolt. Retrieved July 16, 2021.