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Charles “Chizzy” Stephens began his musical journey at six years old when his parents bought him his first Yamaha keyboard. The Augusta, Georgia native would continue his musical training learning to play the trumpet, but it was the sounds of Dr. Dre and Master P that would inspire him to focus on the keyboard. In 2004 Chizzy created and produced for a rap group with three high school friends. He also used his talent to work with other burgeoning artists in the area. This talent eventually got him noticed by Grammy award winning producers Luis Resto (Lose Yourself, Without Me), Urban Kris (8 Mile Soundtrack, The Eminem) and DJ Head (Devils Night, The Eminem Show). Chizzy later moved to Orlando, Florida where he attended Full Sail University and majored in Recording Arts and Entertainment Business. This experience helped give him the opportunity to work alongside Poe Boy Entertainment, Plies, Rick Ross, Trick Daddy, Wes Fif, and Nycole Valentina. His collaboration on Nycole’s debut album, “We Need To Talk,” helped land her on MTV’s TRL in 2008. After graduating from Full Sail, Chizzy met former Sean “Diddy” Combs mentee, assistant and CEO of MusicIsMyBusiness Aaron Arnold. ”I brought Charles (Chizzy) on as an intern but after hearing his production…I had to change my focus with him as he was to talented to just be an intern.” -Aaron Arnold. After some time with MusicIsMyBusiness, Chizzy was promoted to Music Director/A&R. To date Chizzy has had placements with major artists such as: Jordan Knight “Kiss It Away, B1A4 “Ready To Go” and Jessica Mauboy “Get Em Girls Remix", Precious Paris “Big Money” and the controversial record by Chris Brown; "I Can't Win". Currently Chizzy is working with award-winning Jackie Boyz, American Idol's Candice Glover, Eddie Galan and composing original music for a string of major TV shows.