This is an exclusive bio on dancer, choreographer, singer, writer, actor and model Mr. Christen Michael.
Christen Michael, born September 29th 1984, raised in The Bronx New York, started out doing commercials for PBS and at 13 landed a gig as a regular on MTV's dance show "The Grind". Which also followed up to him getting numorus spots on MTV's Global Grooves, Say What Karaoke, VH-1's 8 Days of the 80's, BET's 106 & Park, ABC's after school special Getting Ahead co-staring with Tony Danza, Coca Cola commecials directed by John Singleton and FOX's New York Undercover just to name a few. Christen's dancing and choreography has been seen in videos and shows all over the world with artists: Biggie Smalls, Busta Rhymes, Charlie Baltimore, Strings, Queen Latifah, Lil Kim, Monica, Swizz Beats, Trech of Naughty By Nature, Bossman, Rahzel and hip hop/r&b godmother Lil Mo. Christen has been Choreographing and dancing For Superwoman Lil' Mo For 3 years
now.
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 and Ryan Leslie to name a few.
He is also featured in the Walt Disney film “Step Up 2“ in theathers febuary 14th 2008.
Building a strong fan base from touring, Myspace, and soundclick 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 come 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. Christen looks to remember.