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Since he began singing at the age of five, Chris Jackson has
been slowly making a place for himself in the music industry.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana yet raised in the “Mile High
City” Denver, Colorado, Chris performed in several community
youth organizations including “Colorado Up-Lift” and
“Street-Smart”, where he developed his stage presence at an
early age. While in high school, he and two friends formed an a
cappella trio known as the “Ethnic Brothers”. Incorporating the
sounds and the style of the 1950’s doo-wop, they performed on
busy street corners, city parks, shopping malls and a 50’s
themed restaurant called “Watson’s” in which they called home.
It was then; Chris decided to make his move to Canada in 1991 in
pursuit of a professional career in music. Upon arrival, he
joined a Hamilton, Ontario based hip-hop group, “Legal Eye”,
where he contributed his smooth vocals to there gritty
underground sound. The group gained their notoriety, shortly
there after By sharing the stage with memorable acts the
“Fu-Schnickens” and “The Leaders of the New School” (then
featuring Busta Rhymez). Later, Chris helped in forming a
quartet with friends called “Travaux” (translating into French
as “works”) Developing their talent in original music, the group
was compared to other great vocal groups of that era such as
“Boys II Men”, “Color Me Bad” and “Jodeci”. When the group
disbanded in 1994, Chris was left to embarked on a solo career
finding much success in opening for such artist as Def Squad
recording artist “Alfonzo Hunter” as well as “Laface” recording
artist “Usher” and most recently in 2006 “Bad-Boy” platinum
recording artists “112”. Chris has also performed as a feature
act during the Canada Day, and First Night New Years
celebrations, Kaleidoscope and Festival of Friends. As of
recent, Chris was one of five finalists in the Hamilton B.I.A.
2003 “Talent Hunt” singing contest, as well as the top three
contestant for two years in a row, beating hundreds in the “FLOW
93.5 Urban Soul Search 2005 and 2006”. He was first runner up in
the Hamilton Bulldogs Super-Star Anthem as well as recorded with
friends “The Hamilton Talent Squad” for a Christmas CD entitled
“A Christmas in Gore Park”. He has performed in many charity
events such as “Avery’s Journey” as well as countless
performances for “Vision-N-Vibe Promotions”. Most recently Chris
was a featured act for “Hamilton Soul Stories” a tribute to jazz
great, “Jackie Washington”. As well as being a refined vocalist,
Chris has become a talented composer and producer, which is
reflected in his much anticipated 2007 release, entitled
"Finally" which you can now purchase via "iTunes" &/or "Soundclick".
Currently, Chris is now working with several local and well
known artist on collaborations and features as well as a follow
up album set to be realeased in early August of 2008. Chris
draws from wide range of influences, including his own father,
as is evident that the measure of creativity instilled in each
song. Chris’ passion for music is matched only by his talent and
desire to continue to develop as an artist and a composer. |
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