User:Chrissholar

Biography
Producer Chris Sholar has worked with the top names in the music industry ranging from Jay-Z to Stevie wonder. In 2001 he graduated William Paterson University with a degree in music. Later that year he began touring with Q-tip (A Tribe Called Quest) as his guitarist and musical director. "Being around Q-tip was like earning my degree in Hip Hop Music". Sholar began perfecting his skills as a budding music producer when he caught the attention of legendary producer Jus Blaze. Working with Jus gave Chris the opportunity to write and record for artists such as Mariah Carey, Jay-Z and Snoop Dogg. Soon after, Sholar was getting calls to produce European international artists such as Max Herre and Joy Denalane. In 2007 he collaborated with Ne-Yo and produced the first single "Put it in a Letter" for Mic Little (Def Jam). Chris has also scored music for the motion picture film [Brown Sugar] and TV commercials [New Balance, Adidas, Nike, Vh1 Hip Hop Honors]. In 2008 Sholar and Q-Tip produced the New York Knicks' theme song entitled "Go New York".

In 2011 Sholar signed with up and coming production company, Suineg Music Group.

Whether Chris is producing, writing or playing guitar; he has proven that his talents and versatility are respected and admired by many great musical artist of our time.

Has Credits With
Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Q-Tip, Stevie Wonder, Ne-Yo, Whitney Houston, D'angelo, Mos Def, Raphael Saadiq, Anthony Hamilton, Mos Def, Joe, Busta Rhymes, Max Herre, Joy Denalane, John legend, Jus Blaze, Rodney Jerkins, Dre. Dre, Amerie, Fonzworth Bently, A Tribe Called Quest

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