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Bijou Choder was born May 11, 1985 in San Francisco, CA and is a musician/rapper. He is currently a signed songwriter with Songs Publishing (New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA). Born to Jewish parents, his childhood was spent between Mendocino, CA and Hawaii. His mother, an Israeli, of Spanish/Polish/Russian descent is a multi-medium artist, specializing in ceramics and pastels. Bijou's name was derived from his father's occupation as a jeweler (at the time of his son's birth): "Bijou" means "jewel" in French.

"My interest in music began at age nine after reading my sister's collegiate publication of poetry - which sparked my desire to write. Later, I was truly inspired during high school while attending audio class and realized the enormous potential for creative expression," said Bijou during a recent interview while performing in Los Angeles. He has also performed internationally at locations such as Morocco, Israel and Mexico City (filmed live on TeleHit) as well as locally in the Bay Area and Los Angeles (where he currently resides).

His first album, an independent release, "Where the Pavement Ends," sold 1,000 copies. He is currently preparing to release a new EP entitled "A New Day." Bijou performs, together with his four-piece band, the kind of music reflecting that of Gym Class Heroes, Justin Timberlake and Will I Am.

"I am seeking a dynamic management team that believes in 'no limitations' and will enhance the enormous potential that we create together." Bijou can be contacted through larry@bijoumusic.com