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Chris Catlin (Artist)

Southwest Florida/ Fort Myers’ Chris Catlin pursues a unique smooth, moody blend of Urban R&B and dancehall with some pop & latin influences. His unique style and versatility allows him to bless tracks with a flawless, fluid blend authentic island elements, paired with an urban hip hop-esque flavor.

The singer and songwriter was born in the Cayman Islands, until moving to the US at age 10. Growing up in the Cayman islands, and being Trini by blood, Chris traveled back and forth his entire life, and Many of Chris’s musical influences derive from the culture. Bob Marley, Machel Montano, Collie Buddz, Popcaan, and Major Lazor are among the names. However, Chris’ father Rick Catlin, an avid guitar player and musician, is where Chris’ passion and love for music truly originates from. After growing up in the US over his teenage years chris fell infatuated with Hip-Hop and Urban culture. With artists like Ludacris, Lil Wayne, Buddy, and Tupac among his influences.

Chris began recording his own raps, and releasing them during his late teens. It wasn't until 2015, During his time at his alma mater, Florida Gulf Coast University, that he traveled back to his roots and found his island sound. After developing a collaborative relationship with grammy winning producer “Capi”. The sound began with tracks like “White Rum”, and “Fyah”. And continued to develop with others like “Low Key” and “No Holding Back”. Now supported by artists like Ye Ali, Vory, and many others, Chris continues to break musical, genre fusing barriers.