Donchristian
DonChristian Jones is a New York based rapper, R&B singer and painter. He is a member of the Camp and Street collective, which includes members such as the producer Boody, and singer Rahel, and the rapper Le1f, with whom DonChrisitian frequently collaborates.[1][2] DonChristian self-identifies as queer.[3] His influences range from classic R&B, hip-hop, and jazz, and he cites a range of contemporary artists such as painter Eric Fischl as inspirations.[1][2]
Biography[edit]
DonChristian was born in Philadelphia and attended a Pennsylvanian Quaker boarding school in his teens.[4][citation needed] His father is also a musician and his uncle is soul singer Teddy Pendergrass.[1] He studied painting at Wesleyan University and frequently paints murals for non-profit organizations in Philadelphia and Brooklyn.[2]
Discography[edit]
Mixtapes[edit]
DonChristian has released two mixtapes, The Wayfarer (2013) and Renzo Piano (2014), inspired by the Italian architect after whom the mixtape is named.[1][5][6]
Music Videos[edit]
| Song | Year | Director | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "My Crew" | 2013 | Sam Jones | [7] |
| "Clerk" | 2014 | Sam Jones | [4] |
| "Odysseus" | 2014 | Jake Kindlon | [8] |
| "Lui Kang" | 2015 | Monster Movies | [9] |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Marcus, Ezra. "DonChristian in Repose: The Singer Opens About His New Mixtape "Renzo Piano", Inspired by His Sexy Architect Alter Ego". Noisey. Vice. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Obst, Anthony. "Interview: DonChristian on Le1f, the Mad Gestural Paintings of Eric Fischl and How an Architect Has Inspired His Next Mixtape". Red Bull Music Academy. Red Bull Music Academy. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ↑ Frank, Alex. "Listen to DonChristian's Sly Rap Satire, 'Green Dream'". Vogue.com. Vogue. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Locke, Tinora. "Premiere: DonChristian "Clerk"". massappeal.com. Mass Appeal. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ↑ DonChristian. "Renzo Piano". Soundcloud. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ↑ DonChristian. "The Wayfayer". Soundcloud. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ↑ Frank, Alex. "deo: DonChristian, "My Crew"". The Fader. The Fader. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ↑ Millard, Drew. "DonChristian Will Be Pelican Fly Til He's Swayze". Noisey. Vice. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ↑ 032c. ""I AM THE PIETÀ": 032c Premieres DONCHRISTIAN's "Liu Kang" Music Video". 032c.com. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
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