Chris Rene

Chris Rene
Rene in 2012
Rene in 2012
Background information
Birth nameChristopher René
Born (1982-12-25) December 25, 1982 (age 41)
Santa Cruz, California, United States
GenresR&B, hip hop, pop, rock
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician, producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano, guitar, bass, drums
Years active1994–present
LabelsSyco, Epic
Websitewww.chrisreneofficial.com
www.chrisrenemusic.com

Christopher Rene (previously René; born December 25, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter, musician and producer. He was in a band called Diversion and also had a solo career, releasing the album Soul'd Out. Chris auditioned for the first season of The X Factor USA with one of his original compositions "Young Homie" and was one of the finalists during season one, with L.A. Reid as his mentor. He was the last contestant eliminated in the competition, behind winner Melanie Amaro and runner-up Josh Krajcik. He is most popular in New Zealand, with his single "Young Homie" reaching number one in the New Zealand charts.[1]

  1. ^ "CHRIS RENE IN NEW ZEALAND CHARTS". charts.nz. Retrieved November 5, 2012.