Chris Bivins
| Chris Bivins | |
|---|---|
| File:Chris Bivins.jpg | |
| Born | Christopher Mikel Mcdowney Bivins 1988-11-02, 31 years Washington, DC |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Stevenson University, River Hill High School |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Known for | Singing, Rapping, Film Production |
| 👶 Children | Kaeson Bivins |
| 👴 👵 Parent(s) | Shelley Bivins |
| 🌐 Website | https://www.chrisbivinsofficial.com/ |
Christopher Mikel Mcdowney Bivins (born 1988) is an American recording artist, director and TV host, known for Singing, Rapping, Dancing & Film Production.[1][2]
Biography[edit]
Bivins was born in Washington, DC.[3]
Career[edit]
Bivins taught himself to dance and sing at a young age and was involved in his family church choir.
Bivins became one of four musicians featured on the 2012 CW network show The Next, where he made connections with experienced names in music like Gloria Estefan and Joe Jones. Soon after he became the official protégé of Nelly after the St. Louis emcee showed up at his front door announcing that he would be his personal mentor. Bivins did not win the competition due to losing his voice during taping. On the show Bivins performed Usher’s "More" and had a version released through Atlantic records. Following the show Bivins teamed with producer Born Just Right and went on to open for Chris Brown’s artist, Sevyn Streeter, to sold out crowds.[4][5]
In 2014, the singer headlined the BET College Tour [6] recap show alongside Luke James and Mila J,and ended the tour by performing on the 106 & Park stage.[7]
Bivins' music video tribute to Drake’s “Hotline Bling” which he had directed, received over one million views on WorldStar Hip Hop, and an article in the Singers room giving him more attention.[8]
With the combination of Bivins' single “Zone” and his behind the scenes tour blogs, Bivins landed a hosting gig and his own segment on BET.com. Coca Cola backed the young artist and co-created the “Flava Zone”. The Flava Zone keeps you up on what’s hot, what’s hip and what’s trending.[9]
In 2016, Bivins joined the ranks of Joynar Lucas and Token by becoming the winner of Kato's annual No Sucka Mc's Rap contest. He has been winning school and community talent shows since middle school. He has had parts in films including The Corner, directed by Charles Dutton, and the HBO series The Wire.[4]
Albums[edit]
| Title | Released | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Files | June 25, 2018 | BivDidDat |
| 9 Lives | October 28, 2019 | BivDidDat |
Singles[edit]
| Title | Released | Release Type |
|---|---|---|
| More (The Next Performance) | August 23, 2012 | Single |
| The Glow | October 31, 2010 | Single |
| HoCo Red | July 25, 2013 | Single |
| Dem Girls | Jan 01, 2014 | Single |
| Zone | April 9, 2014 | Single |
| Boy Friend | Jan 01, 2015 | Single |
| Vibe ft. Michael | Sept 13, 2016 | Single |
| DTF | Nov 12, 2016 | Single |
| Smoke & Mirrors | Jan 01, 2017 | Single |
| Playground | Feb 15, 2017 | Single |
| Netflix & Chill | Feb 15, 2017 | Single |
| Sxsex ft. Brian BlackA$$ | March 13, 2017 | Single |
| Cocky | June 29, 2018 | Single |
| I Like | Nov 12, 2018 | Duet |
| Cold Fire | Feb 22, 2019 | Duet |
Videography[edit]
| Title | Released | Directed By |
|---|---|---|
| More (The Next Performance) | August 23, 2012 | Chris Bivins |
| The Glow | Dec 12, 2010 | Chris Bivins |
| Heaven | Feb 11, 2013 | Chris Bivins |
| HoCo Red | July 24, 2013 | Chris Bivins |
| Dem Girls | Jan 31, 2014 | Chris Bivins |
| Zone | Oct 29, 2014 | Chris Bivins |
| Hotline Bling Remix | Oct 26, 2015 | Chris Bivins |
| Vibe ft. Michael | Sept 18, 2016 | Chris Bivins |
| Gladiator | Nov 22, 2016 | Chris Bivins |
| Designated Lover | Dec 05, 2016 | Chris Bivins |
| Dear Lord | Dec 16, 2016 | Chris Bivins |
| Flex | Dec 25, 2016 | Chris Bivins |
| DTF | Jan 01, 2017 | Chris Bivins |
| Playground | Jan 24, 2017 | Chris Bivins |
| Smoke & Mirrors | Feb 11, 2017 | Chris Bivins |
| Netflix & Chill | Feb 14, 2017 | Chris Bivins |
| SXSEX | Mar 27, 2017 | Chris Bivins |
| Privacy Remix | May 21, 2017 | Chris Bivins |
| Santa Hook Me Up | Nov 24, 2017 | Chris Bivins |
| Proper | Feb 10, 2018 | Chris Bivins |
| When We Remix | Apr 20, 2018 | Chris Bivins |
| Gold Gods | July 12, 2018 | Chris Bivins |
| Samurai | July 23, 2018 | Chris Bivins |
| Do Re Mi | Aug 08, 2018 | Chris Bivins |
| Love Potion | Aug 29, 2018 | Chris Bivins |
| Cocky | Oct 02, 2018 | Chris Bivins |
| I Like | Dec 06, 2018 | Chris Bivins |
| Hard to Love You Sober | Jan 01, 2019 | Chris Bivins |
| Poison | Feb 11, 2019 | Chris Bivins |
| Cold Fire | Feb 25, 2019 | Chris Bivins |
References[edit]
- ↑ Cromartie, Deja (2019-12-13). "The 9 Lives of Chris Bivins". Sheen Magazine. Retrieved 2019-12-14.
- ↑ "bet black college tour 2014". 2019-12-14. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ [Bet, https://www.bet.com/topics/c/chris-bivins.html]
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 PlaceBaltimore, Baltimore Soundstage 124 Market; Maryl; ages, 21202 Doors 7:00 PM / Show 8:00 PM This event is all. "* Sevyn Streeter * - Tickets - Baltimore Soundstage - Baltimore, Maryland - March 23rd, 2014". Ticketfly. Retrieved 2019-11-21.
- ↑ Shipley, Al. "Chris Bivins goes from reality TV to a Jay Verze collaboration". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved 2019-11-21.
- ↑ [Bet, https://www.bet.com/video/betcollegetour/2014/nelly-s-mentee-chris-bivins-hits-umes-for-bet-college-tour.html]
- ↑ [106 & Park Stage, https://www.bet.com/video/106andpark/106guestrewind/chris-bivins-106-and-park-3542.html]
- ↑ [Singers Room, https://singersroom.com/artist/chris-bivins/]
- ↑ [Flava, https://www.bet.com/shows/flava-zone/extras-and-exclusives.html]
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