Christopher Martin (singer)
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Christopher Martin is a Reggae
singer/songwriter from St. Catherine, Jamaica. Chris won Digicel
Rising Stars in 2005 (the Jamaican version of "American Idol
") and is best known for the songs "Take My Wings", "Giving It" and "I'll Be Your Driver". Christopher Martin supersedes many talents currently gracing Reggae Music. There is no comparison to his vocal ability, outstanding stage performance and his star quality presence he seamlessly aerates to the world… he is more than just an artist, he is a musical icon.
(February 14, 1987), to parents Cleveland and Maxine Martin, Christopher attended the Watermount All-Age School and later went on to graduate from St. Jago High School
. It was during his High School years that his love for the dramatic arts and sports developed. In 2003 Christopher graduated with countless awards and accolades.
After winning the Digicel
Rising Stars competition, Christopher participated in Digicel’s Christmas promotions in 2005. His debut single ‘Love is all We Need’ formed part of the promotional campaign. Christopher created history when he became the first Digicel Rising Stars Alumni to score a hit single on the charts in Jamaica. He instantly shot to fame and shortly after won the coveted ‘Digicel
Rising Stars’ title in 2005, becoming one of the most sought after performers on the Jamaican musical landscape.
Among others, Christopher’s parents have been the source of his motivation in pursuing his musical ambitions. “My parents and my peers at School really motivated me. They always said that I would be a star”, he confirms. Already a national household icon, Christopher’s main objective is to take his music to the optimum level. “I want every household across the world to know and love my music and where I come from”, Christopher enthuses.
Christopher’s growth as an artist is quite evident, now under the management of Kingy at Big Yard Music Group; one of the most prolific musical entities in Jamaica, Christopher has flourished consistently since signing. “I’ve grown tremendously and I am more confident in my performance. My voice is also richer and I know exactly what it is I am capable of. I think I have gained the respect from others, due to the amount of work that I have been putting in”, Christopher notes. With his ambitions firmly concreted in his desire to succeed, Christopher has married his studies (Business Management and Accounting) at UTECH (University of Technology) with his life-time dream of music, working tirelessly to make it a reality.
He has greeted the world with his debut releases, which includes, ‘Nah Go Change’, ‘Take My Wings’, ‘Tonight’, ‘Giving It’, and the chart-smashing single, ‘Jamaican Girls’ and ‘Gallis’ featuring Busy Signal
. He has worked with a number of top producers in the Reggae
and Dancehall
arena to include, Robert Livingston
(Big Yard), Arif Cooper, Shane Brown (Jukeboxx) and Christopher Birch.
Christopher has performed on numerous stage shows across Jamaica and set a precedent for newcomers, when he was invited to perform at 'One Night with Michael Bolton' and at the 2008 Air Jamaica Jazz Festival. 2008 was a productive year for Christopher, he was nominated for numerous awards to include, ‘The Jamaica Observer Teenage Choice Awards’ and ‘Excellence in Music and Entertainment’, an achievement which has secured permanence in his art. With a slate of singles permeating drive-time radio and the Jamaican music charts, Christopher Martin is optimistic about his career in music, “It has been a wonderful journey so far, filled with new and promising encounters. It is also challenging but I love what I am doing, so it makes it that much easier.”
His latest musical offering, includes but isn't limited to ‘Melody To My Song’, on the Good Love Rhythm, produced by Baby G, 'She never listens" ft Demarco
produced by Star Kutt, "Watch me lord" by Ariff Cooper on the Fresh Ear Label.In addition to those, Christopher Martin is currently heavily promoting "Vibe is Right" on the Street Bullies Medley produced by Tony Kelly
as well as "Real Friends" ft Agent Sassco ( formerly Assasin) and D-Major by T.J Records is available now.
Reggae
Reggae is a music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. While sometimes used in a broader sense to refer to most types of Jamaican music, the term reggae more properly denotes a particular music style that originated following on the development of ska and rocksteady.Reggae is based...
singer/songwriter from St. Catherine, Jamaica. Chris won Digicel
Digicel
Digicel is a mobile phone network provider covering parts of Oceania, Central America, and the Caribbean regions. The company is owned by Irishman Denis O'Brien, is incorporated in Bermuda, and based in Jamaica. It provides mobile services in 26 countries and territories throughout the Caribbean...
Rising Stars in 2005 (the Jamaican version of "American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
") and is best known for the songs "Take My Wings", "Giving It" and "I'll Be Your Driver". Christopher Martin supersedes many talents currently gracing Reggae Music. There is no comparison to his vocal ability, outstanding stage performance and his star quality presence he seamlessly aerates to the world… he is more than just an artist, he is a musical icon.
Biography
The vocal talents of Christopher Martin have been noted since his humble beginnings. Born in Back Pasture, St. Catherine on Valentine's DayValentine's Day
Saint Valentine's Day, commonly shortened to Valentine's Day, is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions. The day is named after one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine, and was established by Pope Gelasius I in 496...
(February 14, 1987), to parents Cleveland and Maxine Martin, Christopher attended the Watermount All-Age School and later went on to graduate from St. Jago High School
St. Jago High School
St Jago High School in Spanish Town, St Catherine, Jamaica, founded in 1744, is one of the oldest, continuously operated schools in the Western Hemisphere...
. It was during his High School years that his love for the dramatic arts and sports developed. In 2003 Christopher graduated with countless awards and accolades.
After winning the Digicel
Digicel
Digicel is a mobile phone network provider covering parts of Oceania, Central America, and the Caribbean regions. The company is owned by Irishman Denis O'Brien, is incorporated in Bermuda, and based in Jamaica. It provides mobile services in 26 countries and territories throughout the Caribbean...
Rising Stars competition, Christopher participated in Digicel’s Christmas promotions in 2005. His debut single ‘Love is all We Need’ formed part of the promotional campaign. Christopher created history when he became the first Digicel Rising Stars Alumni to score a hit single on the charts in Jamaica. He instantly shot to fame and shortly after won the coveted ‘Digicel
Digicel
Digicel is a mobile phone network provider covering parts of Oceania, Central America, and the Caribbean regions. The company is owned by Irishman Denis O'Brien, is incorporated in Bermuda, and based in Jamaica. It provides mobile services in 26 countries and territories throughout the Caribbean...
Rising Stars’ title in 2005, becoming one of the most sought after performers on the Jamaican musical landscape.
Among others, Christopher’s parents have been the source of his motivation in pursuing his musical ambitions. “My parents and my peers at School really motivated me. They always said that I would be a star”, he confirms. Already a national household icon, Christopher’s main objective is to take his music to the optimum level. “I want every household across the world to know and love my music and where I come from”, Christopher enthuses.
Christopher’s growth as an artist is quite evident, now under the management of Kingy at Big Yard Music Group; one of the most prolific musical entities in Jamaica, Christopher has flourished consistently since signing. “I’ve grown tremendously and I am more confident in my performance. My voice is also richer and I know exactly what it is I am capable of. I think I have gained the respect from others, due to the amount of work that I have been putting in”, Christopher notes. With his ambitions firmly concreted in his desire to succeed, Christopher has married his studies (Business Management and Accounting) at UTECH (University of Technology) with his life-time dream of music, working tirelessly to make it a reality.
He has greeted the world with his debut releases, which includes, ‘Nah Go Change’, ‘Take My Wings’, ‘Tonight’, ‘Giving It’, and the chart-smashing single, ‘Jamaican Girls’ and ‘Gallis’ featuring Busy Signal
Busy signal
A busy signal in telephony is an audible or visual signal to the calling party that indicates failure to complete the requested connection of that particular telephone call....
. He has worked with a number of top producers in the Reggae
Reggae
Reggae is a music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. While sometimes used in a broader sense to refer to most types of Jamaican music, the term reggae more properly denotes a particular music style that originated following on the development of ska and rocksteady.Reggae is based...
and Dancehall
Dancehall
Dancehall is a genre of Jamaican popular music that originated in the late 1970s. Initially dancehall was a more sparse version of reggae than the roots style, which had dominated much of the 1970s. In the mid-1980s, digital instrumentation became more prevalent, changing the sound considerably,...
arena to include, Robert Livingston
Robert Livingston
Robert Livingston may refer to:* Robert Livingston the Elder , New York colonial official, and first lord of Livingston Manor*Robert Livingston the Younger , mayor of Albany...
(Big Yard), Arif Cooper, Shane Brown (Jukeboxx) and Christopher Birch.
Christopher has performed on numerous stage shows across Jamaica and set a precedent for newcomers, when he was invited to perform at 'One Night with Michael Bolton' and at the 2008 Air Jamaica Jazz Festival. 2008 was a productive year for Christopher, he was nominated for numerous awards to include, ‘The Jamaica Observer Teenage Choice Awards’ and ‘Excellence in Music and Entertainment’, an achievement which has secured permanence in his art. With a slate of singles permeating drive-time radio and the Jamaican music charts, Christopher Martin is optimistic about his career in music, “It has been a wonderful journey so far, filled with new and promising encounters. It is also challenging but I love what I am doing, so it makes it that much easier.”
His latest musical offering, includes but isn't limited to ‘Melody To My Song’, on the Good Love Rhythm, produced by Baby G, 'She never listens" ft Demarco
DeMarco
DeMarco or Demarco is a surname, originally meaning of Marco.-People with this name:*Demarco , stage name of Collin Edwards, Jamaican reggae artist*Ab DeMarco, Canadian ice hockey player...
produced by Star Kutt, "Watch me lord" by Ariff Cooper on the Fresh Ear Label.In addition to those, Christopher Martin is currently heavily promoting "Vibe is Right" on the Street Bullies Medley produced by Tony Kelly
Tony Kelly
Anthony Bernard Kelly , an Australian politician, was a Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council representing the Australian Labor Party from 1997 until 2011...
as well as "Real Friends" ft Agent Sassco ( formerly Assasin) and D-Major by T.J Records is available now.
External links
- Official Myspace
- Official Facebook
- http://twitter.com/Iamchrismartin