Chef Sean is a quite Hip-Hop storm that is about at full mass. His album "The Weigh Up" (released June 2025) showcases powerful tracks/production of the artist that represents his style. The 2025 "No Name Remix," which features R&B singer Jeremih (Def Jam), is accompanied by a music video directed by Forte Digital. The "No Name Remix" music video with Jeremih has over 1.5 million views in just six months on YouTube. It's original "No Name," which has Siya singing the hook, has a music video also that has over 357,000 views.

"I remember just having 1,000 - 1,200 views," Chef said with a slight laugh when I pointed out the unbelievable number of views in such a short time from his most recent music video ("No Name Remix").

The Chicago native's fan base comes from the streets, the community, and his fan numbers are amassing a tidal-wave of word-of-mouth-advertisers in the Hip-Hop community. A community that is starving for artists that bring back that pure Hip-Hop music.

"It was in 2016...Color Money (who is on Rick Ross' new project ‘Black Market') put out a song...I've been very focused (on rapping) ever since," Sean told me when I asked why and when did he start taking his music seriously, "(Since then) I have had let downs and triumphs."

I then asked Chef Sean if he does his own music production because the music/tracks (and even his music videos) are of outstanding quality. The level of perfection that one would find in work that someone put BIG money into.

"Yes...I have - on some. But I also reach out to producers in Miami, New York, Ukraine...," he replied.

Sean has released five albums. His debut "Loud Pack" was released independently; then he released his "Street Pay Me" through Universal/Star City; then his "Been Famous Project" off Star City, and "Bust Down Bucks and Bottles" on Star City as well. His fifth and latest album is "The Weigh Up".

I asked about any live performances coming up because of all the fans' support I was wondering if he performs live a lot for them.

"I believe we are setting up some shows," Chef told me. "I just came back from performing in Houston, Cleveland and Chicago."
Musically Sean was trained at Five Town's College in New York. As an actor he attended Second City Theatre in Chicago and then Chicago Academy of the Arts through a Belushi Scholarship. Sean started acting at the age of 12, appearing in the MGM/Gramercy film Jason's Lyrics as a young Jason, which starred Forest Whitaker and Jada Pickett-Smith. Other credits include ABC's original movie There are No Children Here, and ABC's Missing Persons. Chef currently appears in his series "Ask a Rap Dude" airing on IGTV's YouTube Channel. Sean also wrote/produced the title track to the movie Teeth and Blood.  www.TheChefSean.com

C'Tyre is the lead vocalist of The Friends Chorale, a Gospel choir of Stellar nominated Montrae Tisdale (Power 103.5FM).

"I started as a kid, my uncle is Wayman Tisdale ("Cryin' For Me")," said Montrae when I asked about his "humble beginnings. "He (Wayman) said, ‘we only good at three things - sports, music or preaching.' He said, ‘that's the only option.' I tried sports...didn't work out. I didn't preach thus I chose music. There are 16 members of The Friends Chorale."

"I'm one of the lead singers," C'Tyre added.

C'Tyre is the winner of the Texas Gospel Music Excellence Award for "New Artist of the Year."

"I was raised by my grandparents," he continued about himself when I asked. "I started piano at the age of 8 and started playing for his church (his grandfather the late Bishop). Singing is my outlet."

"The last thing my grandmother told me was ‘keep doing what you are doing.'" C'Tyre said.

"Being with Montrae and The Friends Chorale...have been my...pushers. There is not a month that they don't call to pick me up ...and get me out (since his grandmother passed away in 2024)," C'Tyre said as we concluded out interview about his new single "Hold On."

Montrae Tisdale and The Friends Chorale have released two albums and both reached Billboard's Top 30 Gospel Albums. They have performed as opening act for Shirley Ceasar, Fred Hammond, Earnest Pugh and Kirk Franklin.  www.MyHoustonGospel.com www.MontraeTisdaleOfficial.com

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