About Birthday Sept. 29th Chris Michael celebrates
This page is a product of Chris Michael's work. All songs are written and performed by him and the videos are his choreography as well as the many features. ENJOY! --
The classes will each be an hour long of great choreo, sweat and fun.
Christen Michael, born September 29th 1985, raised in The Bronx New York, started his career at an early age dancing in local talent shows. Wanting more out of life he went on to secure a part as the lead actor in ABC's after school special "Getting Ahead", standing along side actor/director Tony Danza (Who's the Boss / Taxi). He then appeared in Coca-Cola Christmas commercials directed by John Singleton in 1997. At the age of 14 his career in dance began, doing MTV's "The Grind", which lead to shows, Say What Karaoke, VH-1's 8 Days of the 80's, Global Grooves, BET's 106 & Park with other shows and commercials followed. Christen has worked with various well-known artists on tour and in videos. Busta Rhymes, Biggie Smalls, Lil' Kim, Monica, Queen Latifah, Charlie Baltimore, Strings, Swiss Beats, Culture Shock NY, Treach of Naughty By Nature and Bossman. Since 2002 until now, he has been head choreographer and dancer for Recording Artist Lil' Mo.
Christen was inspired by artists Faith Evans, R. Kelly, Donell Jones, Michael Bolton, Life Jennings and Ginuwine. He has combined the flavors and has made his own niche and sound in the game. Christen is known for his humility and his crazy sense of humor on and off the stage, which helps him interact and relate to the many fans he's already gained around the world. In a short time he has opened for 112, Omarion, Marques Houston, Ray J, Shareefa, Lil' Mo, Beanie Seagal and Ryan Leslie to name a few. He is also featured in the 2008 Walt Disney film “Step Up 2“ and was featured on Fox 45 news for the Waynes Bro. Film Dance Flick.
Building a strong fan base from touring and Myspace, he has had the chance to collaborate with several major music producers and up-coming artist from the US to the UK recording hit records that will set the pace for the industry today.
Growing as a strong artist, building as a strong writer and production engineer, his goals are to be more than just the average singing artist/entertainer. Trained in the world of stage shows, modeling, acting, and choreography, he looks to take the world by storm in every aspect of the industry.
Now residing in Maryland, he keeps his audience entertained with his talents as well as his unique good looks that come from his parents who are from Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. His soothing, raspy tone but strong distinctive voice as well as his energetic and creative dance moves keeps the crowd wanting more. Christen's music is real, edgy and straight to the point. His writings are not just words on a paper, they are the feelings in his soul. It comes from his own personal experience that will give answers to your every situation. His words will keep you on your seats and wanting to know more. Anyone listening and watching him can’t deny that he is truly a great vocalist and entertainer. He is Chris Michael “The God Son of Hip-Hop and R&B”
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Stay tuned for Christen new songs from the new mixed tape "Everyone Loves 2 Hate Chris".
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