Corporate X. Pushing the boundaries of conventional music.
CORPORATE X
As children, key Corporate X members Casper Xavier and Christine DeLeon immersed themselves in music. From pounding on Cookie Monster pianos and portable plug-in organs, music permeated their creative consciousness and found a home.
Ironically, it was during his time in the strict regiment of Military Academy that Casper began delving into the depths of his musical capabilities, joking, “I joined the school band because members were able to stand at ease with their instruments instead of at attention.”
Following in the footsteps of self-produced icons Trent Reznor and Chicago great Billy Corgan, Casper—formerly of Mesclyn, a band founded by Die Warzau’s Van Christie—writes and plays almost every part. “I hear the complete song in my head: every instrument, every drum beat—every song in its entirety,” he says.
Vocal and lyrical duties are Christine’s specialty. Her delicate, hypnotic vocal melodies create a soothing trance, often reminiscent of a mother’s lullabies. “My soft voice is both my greatest strength and, at times, my biggest challenge,” she admits.
Veteran Chicago musician Shon Dervis Smith has held down bass duties for some of the city’s most successful underground bands; expanding on his innate sense of music and composition, he has recently reinvented himself as one of the Windy City’s most sought-after hip-hop DJs. Shon provides Corporate X’s backbone with a solid sense of rhythm and an uncanny ability to lock into the beat.
Corporate X is proud and honored to announce Ernie Adams on drums!
The list of people Ernie has played with is extensive but here are a few that should ring a bell: The BoDeans, Dizzy Gillespie, Kurt Elling, Rufus Reid, Buster Williams, Ramsey Lewis. Ernie is currently drumming and preparing for a European tour with Piero Esteriore, winner of Swiss Idol. Ernie also co-wrote and performed on the soundtrack and appeared in the 1995 motion picture "A Family Thing". Starring Robert Duvall and James Earl Jones.
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October 16 marks the release of Corporate X’s debut EP, Surrender. Early singles “With You” and “Mother Earth” have garnered attention in the band’s hometown of Chicago and beyond. Both songs earned a five-star ranking on Garageband.com, holding “Best of All Time” and “Track of the Week” positions.
Though Corporate X has just begun, Christine already feels fortunate. “I’m living the life I always wanted,” she maintains, “making the music I love with the people I want around me.”
With such a unique stance on music composition and exploration, Corporate X is sure to resonate with any listener lucky enough to surrender preconceived notions and be touched by discovery.
Showtime is getting close and I'm really looking forward to tomorrow night! Going to be great perfomances from everyone involved! (and if you didnt hear scary lady sarah is also dj'ing now!)
Thanks for the Friend request....and I must say I really LOVE the music! Do u guys have shows in Chicago because I would love to check you guys out live!!
I've been wanting the CD sense I heard the samples and now its finally out and I can't get it. All because I don't have enough income. Talk about downright Harsh. :( Keep up the amazing music my friends. :D
