Philadelphia’s Young Chris is reminding listeners that the pen, the experience, and the Philly energy are still intact with his latest single, “Making Drops,” now available across all DSPs. The record serves as the first taste of his upcoming project, Catch A Vibe, arriving October 21, 2026, and marks another chapter in a career that has already taken him from the streets of North Philadelphia to the Roc-A-Fella era and beyond.
A cornerstone of Philadelphia hip-hop, Young Chris first made his mark alongside childhood friend Neef Buck as one-half of Young Gunz, while simultaneously becoming a key member of Beanie Sigel’s State Property collective. The duo’s breakout came with “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop,” which became a Top 15 Billboard Hot 100 hit and earned Young Gunz a 2004 Grammy nomination for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. Their success led to the albums Tough Luv and Brothers from Another, with Tough Luv making an impressive No. 3 debut on the Billboard 200.
But Young Chris’ story goes deeper than one hit. Before the success, Jay-Z famously name-checked “Chris and Neef” on “Takeover” from The Blueprint, helping introduce the Young Gunz to a much larger audience. Chris and Neef also appeared in the original State Property film, adding acting to their growing résumé. Throughout his career, Chris has continued building outside of the Young Gunz name, releasing a steady stream of solo projects and collaborations while working with artists including Kanye West, Cam’ron, Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Meek Mill, and Dave East.
That consistency has been especially visible in 2026. Earlier this year, Chris connected with MadeinTYO for Made In Philly before following up with his three-track EP Brief Intermission in August. He also participated in a major State Property reunion at Philadelphia’s Roots Picnic alongside JAY-Z, Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Peedi Crakk and Memphis Bleek, bringing a piece of Philadelphia hip-hop history back to the stage. Now, with “Making Drops,” Young Chris is shifting the energy toward what comes next.
Catch A Vibe feels like another opportunity for Chris to show why longevity matters. He has already experienced the major-label machine, the group success, the Grammy recognition, the mixtape grind, independent releases and collaborations with a new generation of artists. “Making Drops” taps into that seasoned perspective while keeping the sound current, setting the stage for a project that promises to represent where Young Chris has been, where Philadelphia hip-hop is today, and where he’s headed next. Pre-save “Catch A Vibe” HERE
