DonChristian
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Background information | |
Birth name | DonChristian Jones |
Born |
December 20th, 1989 Germantown, Philadelphia |
Genres | Rap, Hip Hop, Alternative R&B |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, Producer, Visual artist |
Years active | 2012- Present |
Labels | Camp & Street, Greadhead |
Associated acts | Boody, Le1f, Eiko & Koma |
Website | www.donchristian.world |
DonChristian Jones, also known as DonChristian is a New York based rapper, producer and visual artist. His work spans musical and visual performances, rap mixtapes, installations and public murals[1] blending genres of painting and hip hop referencing classical and contemporary styles. His influence range from artists such as Eric Fischl, Eiko & Koma, and musical acts Outkast and Three 6 Mafia.
Early life
Born in Philadelphia, DonChristian attended a Pennsylvania George School in his teens. His father is also a musician and his uncle is the late soul singer Teddy Pendergrass.[2] He graduated from Wesleyan University in 2012, where he studied painting.
Work
While at Wesleyan University he was president[3] of The Eclectic Society (fraternity). He is a member of the Camp & Street collective[1] having collaborated on projects alongside members like Boody, Rahel and Le1f. In 2013 DonChristian released his first mixtape, The Wayfarer [4] on Camp & Street and Himanshu Suri’s Greedhead Music label. In August 2014, Vogue.com[5] exclusively released the single "Green Dream"[5] produced by Suicideyear. Later that year, he released his second mixtape Renzo Piano,[2][6][7] inspired by the Italian architect after whom the tape is named. The Quietus[8] named his 2014 mixtape Renzo Piano one of the best albums of the year.[9] In 2015 DonChristian presented Camp & Street at the New Whitney Block Party, with acts including Le1f, Junglepussy, and House of Ladosha. He later performed at the 2015 Whitney Museum of American Art Annual Art Party.[10] In 2016 DonChristian performed original works as part of Eiko Otake series A Body in Places[11] at the St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery.
Discography
Mixtapes
DonChristian The Wayfarer (2013)[4][12] DonChristian Renzo Piano (2014)[2]
Music videos
Song | Year | Director | Ref. |
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"My Crew" | 2013 | Sam Jones | [13] |
"Clerk" | 2014 | Sam Jones | [14] |
"Odysseus" | 2014 | Jake Kindlon | [15] |
"Lui Kang" | 2015 | Monster Movies | [16][17] |
"Chop" | 2016 | Sam Jones | [18] |
References
- 1 2 MaHarry, Lindsay. "DonChristian's Urban Dreamscape Is Alive in Music and Art". noisey.vice.com. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
- 1 2 3 Marcus, Ezra. "DonChristian in Repose: The Singer Opens About His New Mixtape "Renzo Piano", Inspired by His Sexy Architect Alter Ego". Noisey. Vice. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ↑ Van de Sande, Danielle. "Eclectic Revealed: A Look Into a Society's Conservative Past". The Wesleyan Argus. The Wesleyan Argus. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- 1 2 Frank, Alex. "DonChristian's The Wayfarer Mixtape". thefader.com. The fader. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
- 1 2 Frank, Alex. "Listen to DonChristian's Sly Rap Satire, "Green Dream"". thevogue.com. The Vogue. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
- ↑ "Macabre rap, skewed electronics and trap music: the week's best mixtapes and free mixes". www.factmag.com. Factmag. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
- ↑ Leigh, Nathan. "DONCHRISTIAN'S 'RENZO PIANO' IS SPACED OUT HIP-HOP AND SOUL AT ITS BEST.". Afropunk.com. Afropunk #Soundcheck. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- ↑ Doran, John. "Quietus Albums Of The Year 2014 (In Association With Norman Records)". thequietus.com. The Quietus. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- ↑ Suarez, Gary. "Tape Adapter: April's Hip-Hop Mixtapes Reviewed By Gary Suarez". thequietus.com. The Quietus. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
- ↑ Sy, Wendy. "Whitney Museum Of American Art Celebrates 2015 Art Party". Avenuemagazine.com. Avenue Magazine. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ↑ Danspace, Project. "Evening with DonChristian-A Body in Places". www.danspaceproject.org. Danspace Project. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
- ↑ Watson, Elijah. "Stalley, Master P, Outasight & DONCHRISTIAN: Free Music Round-Up". Billbord.com. Lynne Segall. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
- ↑ Frank, Alex. "deo: DonChristian, "My Crew"". The Fader. The Fader. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ↑ Locke, Tinora. "Premiere: DonChristian "Clerk"". massappeal.com. Mass Appeal. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ↑ Millard, Drew. "DonChristian Will Be Pelican Fly Til He's Swayze". Noisey. Vice. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ↑ Chapman, Alex. "SOUNDCLOUDS OF THE UNDERGROUND: KINGS OF CATCHY EDITION". www.interviewmagazine.com. The interview magazine. Retrieved 4 April 2014.
- ↑ 032c. ""I AM THE PIETÀ": 032c Premieres DONCHRISTIAN's "Liu Kang" Music Video". 032c.com. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ↑ Frydenlund, Zach. "Premiere: Watch DonChristian's Amazing New Video for "Chop"". complex.com. Retrieved 4 March 2016.