About
Grammy Award-winning American singer, songwriter, and producer hailed by critics as one of the most visionary and influential musicians of the 21st century. After starting as a member of hip-hop collective Odd Future, he earned global acclaim for his mixtape nostalgia, ULTRA (2011) and landmark studio albums Channel Orange (2012) and Blonde (2016).
Before Fame
Moved from New Orleans to Los Angeles following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, working as a ghostwriter for artists including Justin Bieber, John Legend, and Brandy before signing with Def Jam.
Trivia
His critically acclaimed album Channel Orange debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 and won the Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album in 2013.
Family Life
Born Christopher Edwin Breaux in Long Beach, California, and raised primarily in New Orleans, Louisiana by his mother Katonya Breaux.
Associated With
Collaborated closely with Tyler, the Creator and Odd Future, and contributed vocals to Kanye West and Jay-Z's joint album Watch the Throne.
