Today we’d like to introduce you to JChris (Chris Urquiaga).
Hi JChris, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I started off as an independent artist and I eventually found my voice and sound in urban Latin music. I went to the Eastman School of Music and had a classical music background. I wanted to carve my own identity and do more research into my Brazilian & Peruvian heritage. Through that research and effort, I eventually found my niche. My niche is making urban Latin music for my gay Latino audience.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It has not been smooth. A lot of struggles (financial, identity, personal, etc.) have occurred throughout my journey but all of those obstacles made me a stronger person and artist. Because of those obstacles, I am now an artist with an even greater story to tell. Coming out was a long process for me but I’m glad I finally did it and that I now live my truth loudly.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am now producing new music with other queer Latinx artists from different countries. I eventually want to make another album but I want to make my songs as high quality and unique to me as possible. I currently have 2 confirmed featured artists from Colombia. They are Den$o and Lomaasbello. They are prolific artists and have extraordinary talents in writing and performing. I am so excited to release music with them!
JChris, un cantautor latino urbano conocido por una voz suave y actuaciones en español e inglés de alta energía. Su música trasciende fronteras, infundiendo influencias latinas, afro y brasileñas y explorando temas de fluidez de género y cultura queer.
How do you think about happiness?
Family, my boyfriend AGG (aka Adrian Garcia), music and performing, traveling, biking, working out, and learning new languages.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/jchrismusic
Image Credits
Brandon Vallejo of BVD Image
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