Christian Nelson
Lansing, Michigan, United States | INDIE
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Christian Nelson has quickly become the most in demand artist in Lansing and one of the most in demand in the state of Michigan. Having worked with all of the major artists in the area from Big Perm, Tito 6, J.Money, Ward Skillz, Gloc, Bad Newz, Sawd Off, Baby Sosa, Conn Click and many more, his vocals can be heard on at least 10 albums that have dropped in the first 3 months of 2009. He is in a lane of his own with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. His music can be heard at www.myspace.com/christiannelson - Hood Ill Magazine
Discography
Focused-N-Ready (2007)
Gumbo Mixtape Vol. 1 (2008)
Gumbo Mixtape Vol. 2 (2009)
Music Lovers Only (2009)
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Christian Nelson is an exceptional singer/songwriter with over 10 years of experience.
Hailing from Grand Rapids, MI, Christian Nelson has consitantly done at least 4 shows per month for the past few years, solidifying him as an artist that is no one hit wonder.
Singing National Anthems for Championship High School games, NCAA Basketball,Football and Baseball games since 15, Nelson eventually earned a spot as an opening act for Memphis Bleek, Rocafella/Def Jam recording artist. Attending college at Ferris State University, Michigan State, and Lansing Community College he studied Marketing Management and Business, Nelson has utilized the resources that school provided, to establish himself as a creditable artist and entertainer.He is a very self motivated individual who is always willing to listen and learn.With a great sense of humor and a cool demeanor, its a great addition to how his social awareness of real people with real issues can be felt through his music. Nelson has had the opportunity to work with professional artist such as Glen Mosley,( has produced for Tyrese, 3lW, De la Soul) O- MUSIC ENT,( Mario Winans production affiliates), Tito 6 (Rocafella affiliate) as well as opening for professional artist SISQO of Dru Hill and Tone Tone from SHONUFF Records. He is a solo artist that writes his own lyrics and has collaborated with a number of hip-hop/ Inspirational/ and Rythym and Blues artists all over the world. Nelson, 25, now resides in MI where he is a singer/songwriter/entertainer that is well on his way to making a name for the whole world to know. With a witty and uncompromising style of music, he stays in the game by receiving radio air-play and performing live. Nelson was featured on Showtime at the Apollo in November of 2007 in Harlem. He has featured on WQHH 96.5 FM, the largest urban radio station in Lansing, MI as well as 97.5 FM the largest Top 40 station in Lansing. He is also the featured Intro artist for the prominent radio host Jazzy T at FM 98 WJLB on Sundays 10am to 2pm in Detroit MI. This has gained him an enormous fan base and created a stepping stone for his bigger goal, becoming a world known Independent artist."I realize that there are many good artist to be heard, I for one am influenced by some of them. Its a blessing to be recognized for what you love." Nelson maintains his evergrowing buzz by remaining consistent and sharing his music with fans.
having recently opened up for Def Jam artist Jerimih as well as R&B superstars Bobby Valentino and Trey Songz, his fanbase has grown into a national following.
Ladies and Gentleman give it up, and get ready for the very focused....... CHRISTIAN NELSON!!!
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