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| Chris Stylez | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Christopher Allen |
| Born | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, hip hop producer |
| Instrument(s) | Keyboard, guitar, synthesizer, sequencer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Unsigned |
Christopher Allen, better known by his stage name Chris Stylez, is a Canadian R&B recording artist, songwriter, and producer residing in New York City. Stylez' music has received over 50 million loops of his song "Who Is" on the social media platform Vine, and appeared on the Spotify Viral 50 and U.K. Viral 10 charts. His first mainstream exposure was an appearance on the BET "Music Matters" initiative.
Stylez was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and spent most of his life making music. At a young age, Stylez learned to play guitar from Ronnie "Bop" Williams from The Wailers.
In 2008, he recorded his first single "Fade Away" which gained international airplay. In 2010, he relocated from Canada to New York City in the hopes of furthering his career. He is influenced by Marvin Gaye and D'Angelo.
Discography
Albums
- In Late Out Very Early, January 25, 2019
EP
- Superstar, November 2013
- Dreamer, June 4, 2013
- Who Is, February 5, 2016
Singles
- Relapse, August 5, 2016
Guest appearances
Consequence (rapper) – "Couped Up" feat. DJ Swivel & Chris Stylez on DJ Whoo Kid – BET Awards Mixtape '06, Clinton Sparks – The Cons Vol. 4 2006
Kanye West featuring Charlie Wilson & Chris Stylez – "Brothers" – Promotional Single
References
- "BET – Chris Stylez". BET.com. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- "Chris Stylez Wants You To Know Him Beyond 'Who Is'". theboombox.com. June 18, 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- "Find Out 'Who Is' Chris Stylez: Video Premiere". Billboard. March 9, 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- "Music Spotlight: Chris Stylez, R&B Sensation". rushhourdaily.com. June 28, 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- "In Late Out Very Early". iTunes Store. January 25, 2019. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
- "Superstar EP". November 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- "Dreamer EP". HNHH. June 4, 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- "Who Is – EP by Chris Stylez on Apple Music – iTunes". iTunes Store. February 5, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- "Relapse". iTunes Store. August 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- Lambert, Chris. "What Happened To "Brothers," The Kanye West Song That Vanished?". Forbes. Retrieved August 7, 2019.