Talent runs in the Chrystie family. Just ask Chani Christie, daughter of power couple Doug and Jackie Chrystie (Doug – a Former NBA player for the LA lakers and Sacramento Kings, and Jackie – a former runway model) produced an entertainment mogul in the making.
Chani is versed in dancing, modeling, singing and rapping, but is passionate about her music career. Having gotten started only a year ago, the 15 – year – old is already making headlines. She officially kicked off her career working alongside producers DJ Black, The Major and multi-faceted musician, Bobby Tinsley [label-mate and producer]. She considers her self a mini version of MC Lyte and female T.I.
While Chani has embraced her musical side, her mother Jackie steered her in the modeling direction early on; when she was just five, she booked her first Macy’s commercial, and went on to do work for M & Ms and other major brands. Chani was born for a career in the spotlight.
There are many components to Chani’s musical persona and she effortlessly combines them all to produce a uniform, yet multi-dimensional presentation of her self. All of this with a mean stride for any stage she performs on – be it the catwalk or at Madison Square Garden with other music legends!
The track titled “Who Is That?” off her My Dream album, was inspired by her producer Bobby Tinsley, who noticed the recognition that followed Chani wherever she went. Chani imagines her parents have assisted to some degree, in this recognition as they are highly scrutinized figures in the media. But collectively speaking, the general consensus when it comes to Chani is one of curiosity because of her in-born relationship to the industry and natural mystique as an artist.
Chani looks up to Andre 3000, Eryka Badu, Luther Vandross, Allycia Keys, Kanye West and Chris Brown. While she appreciates their contributions to music, she has honed her own style [with the assistance of singing coach Nick Cooper, who also works with Jordyn Taylor and Beyonce], taking the best elements of their artistry to expound on her individualism. After all, a good artist might attempt to sound like the musicians they admire, but those with true talent adapt the best materials from them to build their own empire, thus Chani.
Rapping, singing and modeling are all synonymous with Chani’s success, and at her impressionable age, she’s always watching and absorbing to learn and further personify her artistry.
Chani made her debut appearance with Atlanta rap group, Small Change on BET with their track “Don’t Be Shy.” She didn’t know what to think when she saw her self on tv for the fist time: She said “It’s on!” Their video will air on BET’s top-ten.
In upcoming months, Chani will embark on her radio tour in select cities throughout the US promoting her album. She has never been on tour and is looking forward to it.
The album was released through indie label
Jean Rah Fyah Records, and is available for download at www.
myspace.com/myshani. The first single “Here We Are Again” is on Amazon.com and ITunes under the album “My Dream.”
Chani says of the album title that, “Everybody has a dream of what they want to do, so I thought it was really fitting to call it that, because it’s my story, and I’m so thankful to everyone that was on board to support me – from make up artists, stylists, photographers, producers, friends and family.”
Remember the name Chani, it’l be big. Soon.
Get more info on this artist at chantalchristie.com
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