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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Khrisaun Ny’Zir Cook |
| Born | June 25, 2008 Newport News, Virginia, U.S. |
| Origin | Yorktown, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Website | soundcloud.com/babekhris |
babekhris (born June 25, 2008, as Khrisaun Ny’Zir Cook) is an American rapper and songwriter from Newport News, Virginia. Known for his blend of ambient, rage, and psychedelic hip hop, he gained attention in the underground rap scene after debuting in 2022.
Early life and education
editCook was born in Newport News, Virginia. He began recording music while in middle school using an iPhone and USB microphone, uploading his early tracks to SoundCloud. He is currently a student at York High School in Yorktown, Virginia, and is frequently recognized among the school’s emerging music artists.
Career
edit2022: Beginnings
editIn 2022, babekhris released his debut single, "GANG", through digital distribution platforms such as Spotify, SoundCloud, and Apple Music. His early work reflected melodic flows and atmospheric production that attracted attention from local listeners and niche music blogs.
2023–present: Breakthrough
editIn early 2023, at age 15, babekhris collaborated with producer BNYX and became associated with underground collectives such as "Dark Outside" and "Beyond Youth (BY)," which he co-founded. His music style evolved into a more polished mix of rage rap, ambient loops, and experimental textures. He cites influences including Ken Carson, SoFaygo, Hardrock, and DC The Don.
Musical style
editbabekhris’s music incorporates elements of ambient hip hop, DMV-style production, rage trap, and psychedelic rap. His vocal style is described as melodic, introspective, and genre-fluid, often layered over experimental beats.[1][2]
Discography
editAlbums and EPs
edit- 2008 (2025)
- EASTSIDE BALLROOM (2025)
Selected singles
edit- "GANG" (2022)
- "Blah Gang"
- "Spin"
- "06" (2025)
- "Plain Jane" (2025)
- "Cold Shoulder"
Recognition
edit- Interviewed by the independent arts blog *Tensai*, where he was highlighted for his introspective writing and experimental production.[1]
- Subject of features on Rap Wiki and FORTHEYOUTH for his early impact on youth-driven digital music collectives.[2][3]
- A music reaction video by YouTuber AyyyFabo reviewing his single "06" helped expand his visibility within underground hip hop.[4]
Online presence
editReferences
edit- ^ a b “The Babekhris Interview,” Tensai, January 13, 2025. Retrieved from https://www.tokyotensai.com/blog/the-babekhris-interview
- ^ a b “Babekhris,” Rap Wiki, Fandom. Retrieved from https://rap.fandom.com/wiki/Babekhris
- ^ Pareti, George. “BabeKhris,” *FORTHEYOUTH*, April 16, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.fortheyouth.us/blog/babekhris
- ^ “AyyyFabo Reacts To babekhris For The First Time!!!” YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADvo2DAI9vk
Categories
editEarly life
editKhris was born in Newport, Virginia. He has 3 Half Siblings.
Career
editHe is also known for his unusual vocal performance over a variety of production genres, including as DMV, sample-heavy rage, and more ambient, frequently psychedelic wrath. Little is known about him and his past due to a lack of official interviews, but he has acknowledged in public that musicians like Ken Carson, SoFaygo, Hardrock, and Dc The Don have influenced him.
He frequently participates in 1700 Music Group and Beyond Youth (BY) programs.
The Beyond Youth (BY) group, which also includes the artists Abn Grym and Horror1x, was founded by babekhris.
It is anticipated that his fourth full-length album will be published soon.
Discography
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