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,[2] 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.[3]

Chris Stylez
Birth nameChristopher Allen
BornOttawa, Ontario, Canada
GenresR&B
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, hip hop producer
Instrument(s)Keyboard, guitar,[1] synthesizer, sequencer
Years active2008–present
LabelsUnsigned

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.[4]

In 2008, he recorded his first single "Fade Away" which gained international airplay.[citation needed] 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

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Albums

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  • In Late Out Very Early, January 25, 2019[5]
  • Superstar, November 2013[6]
  • Dreamer, June 4, 2013[7]
  • Who Is, February 5, 2016[8]

Singles

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  • Relapse, August 5, 2016[9]

Guest appearances

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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[10]

References

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  1. ^ "BET – Chris Stylez". BET.com. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
  2. ^ "Chris Stylez Wants You To Know Him Beyond 'Who Is'". theboombox.com. June 18, 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
  3. ^ "Find Out 'Who Is' Chris Stylez: Video Premiere". Billboard. March 9, 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
  4. ^ "Music Spotlight: Chris Stylez, R&B Sensation". rushhourdaily.com. June 28, 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
  5. ^ "In Late Out Very Early". iTunes Store. January 25, 2019. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
  6. ^ "Superstar EP". November 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
  7. ^ "Dreamer EP". HNHH. June 4, 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
  8. ^ "Who Is – EP by Chris Stylez on Apple Music – iTunes". iTunes Store. February 5, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
  9. ^ "Relapse". iTunes Store. August 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  10. ^ Lambert, Chris. "What Happened To "Brothers," The Kanye West Song That Vanished?". Forbes. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
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