Christopher Whatley (CityEmpire)
Produced by Tony Arispe at (Paradox Studios)
Writer | Rapper | Promoter
“Unlock the Street” the street rap song reached 20,000 plays on February 7th, 2021.
Unlock the street by CityEmpire
Has received rave reviews on www.lum.fm being called the “Woke King of Hip Hop”.
Chris Whatley graduated from J.M. Hanks High School in 2007 and received a $500 college scholarship from Omega Psi Phi Fraternity (Sigma Tau) from Leo Pleasants by writing an essay. Then another $500 scholarship from the Black Chamber of Commerce from Leo Pleasants by writing another essay. Then came another $500 college scholarship from the J.M. Hanks High School football booster club. Being recognized as Honorable Mentioned All-District 1-5A as a Defensive Lineman. As an invited walk-on as a Junior from Clemson (Paul Hogan), with Rice and Southern Miss making the same offer he decided to attend Grambling State from El Paso, Texas with instate tuition in Louisiana by James Spady a former Alumn of the Utep Miners. This Historically Black College University known around the world by its marching band and sending the most athletes to the NFL and coach Eddie Robinson allowed him to find a passion for urban culture.
Transferring back to the University of Texas at El Paso with the help of coach Robert Rodriguez he was able to play on the football team. During his era, he became the Vice President of the Black student union in 2010′ working with Cynthia Keith as the President while being a member of the Future Leaders in Public Relations and Historian of the University of Texas at El Paso chapter Naacp Unit #69ag. Playing for Coach Mike Price an Eddie Robinson Head Coach of the Year Award winner. Blocking an Xtra point on ESPN against a TOP 25 ranked Arkansas in freezing weather.
CityEmpire worked with local artists to create showcases along with promoters to throw shows.
Some include:
FlyBoi Entertainment (Patrick Freelon & Ezell)
Profresh Entertainment (Brent Ackerman & Elijah Donnel)
Rio Muhammed (MC RIO)
GrindHard Entertainment (Mono, Jaydat, Mistah Glaude)
OYL Entertainment (Alexander)
Dub Taylor (50/50 Global Music. #SONY)
Ringleader Jones (Troy Broadway)
Ira Young (Boss Entertainment)
SWAGGBROS Trayvon Poindexter, Prince Philly, Youngstar (Big Lumba)(El Paso, Texas)
Dj Se7en (New York)
Big Sam Entertainment
Dj Rob Swift (Geckosbrosradio)
Shawn Davis (Frequencies Disco)
Eye2Eye Promotions
Dj Black Apache
Dj Kb
Rico Torres ( T&M Latino Productions)
He was able to provide Graphic Design, flyer distribution, Event planning, Security, and promotion. Developing his song helping others first he was able to “Unlocked the Street” in his own way.
Chris Whatley’s (CityEmpire) only mission was to have one song reach 20,000 plays on one website while helping others get their voices heard. By living the “Dream”.
This is a brief history of Unlock the street from the beginning.
Article link: https://lethalwordplay.wixsite.com/musicsavedmylife/single-post/2017/05/24/cityempire-entertainment
@lumofficial #TheExchange #Paradoxstudio “Unlock the Street” produced by Tony Arispe
https://www.modelmanagement.com/model/antoinette-davis/
Antoinette Davis is an Urban Model from the United States of America and a first-generation college graduate in San Antonio, Texas graduating with a 3.43GPA. Knowing graphic design, marketing, and promotions as a certified Office General Administrative Assistant. Who loves business correspondence and communications.
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Where are you based?
El Paso, Texas
How long have you been making music?
Since Desertaire Elementary School home of the silver hawks. I came in forth place at the talent show dancing to “I feel good” by James Brown. I just showed up and danced like I normally did at home no practice at all or maybe it was.
What genre would you consider your music to be?
Hip Hop
What inspired you to pursue a career in music?
In fourth grade my mom bought me a vhs from Walmart. We were walking in the electronics section about to leave and I saw a VHS sticking out the bottom of the shelf and it had an African-American male dressed in black with a gold chain and a really cool haircut. #Hammerman
What are your biggest musical influences?
The story of MC Hammer was amazing to watch as a child with the Hammerman VHS; from there I started doing more research and learned at a young age no matter what you do for people you still have to watch out for yourself first and believe in the Bible or the great architect. I loved watching 50cent, Eazy-E, Chris Tucker dance with Michael Jackson, P.Diddy known as love now , well his story to me was so interesting the idea of going to Howard making a name for himself and learning at an early age when you grind day and night sometimes you don’t have to finish to have a degree to show for it. Because you end up knowing everything perfectly well to a point you have to leave and maximize you’re potential instead of sitting in class. That was then but he made so much money and put so many people on he came back and finish what he started in his own way with money falling out his pockets. Hey who wouldn’t do that bill gates did right?
Are you signed to a label or are you an independent artist?
Currently I’m an independent artist as a writer, promoter, and rapper.
What have been the biggest challenges in your music career?
From the age of 21 I began my hard work in the industry. I was taught at the University of Texas at El paso to help people with the microphone first then hold it later. Some people that I worked didn’t know that and I liked that they did not because I was turned down by a local radio station as an intern from the University of Texas at El Paso because I worked with certain people and they straight up told me they were scared of those promoters because of how well they organized themselves to throw local concerts. My heart was heart and dreams destroyed. But I looked at Elijah Donnell and Brent Ackerman from Profesh Entertainment and they said “It’s okay you’re gonna get chance to make name for yourself with any radio station. We are going to show you how we keep doing it by ourselves.” Then I was later introduced to Patrick Freelon a cub owner and promoter/entrepreneur. During this timeChristopher Whatley (CityEmpire) Produced by Tony Arispe at (Paradox Studios) Writer | Rapper | Promoter “Unlock the Street” the street rap song reached 20,000 plays on February 7th, 2021. Unlock the street by CityEmpire Has received rave reviews on www.lum.fm being called the “Woke King of Hip Hop”. Chris Whatley graduated from J.M. Hanks High School in 2007 and received a $500 college scholarship from Omega Psi Phi Fraternity (Sigma Tau) from Leo Pleasants by writing an essay. Then another $500 scholarship from the Black Chamber of Commerce from Leo Pleasants by writing another essay. Then came another $500 college scholarship from the J.M. Hanks High School football booster club. Being recognized as Honorable Mentioned All-District 1-5A as a Defensive Lineman. As an invited walk-on as a Junior from Clemson (Paul Hogan), with Rice and Southern Miss making the same offer he decided to attend Grambling State from El Paso, Texas with instate tuition in Louisiana by James Spady a former Alumn of the Utep Miners. This Historically Black College University known around the world by its marching band and sending the most athletes to the NFL and coach Eddie Robinson allowed him to find a passion for urban culture. Transferring back to the University of Texas at El Paso with the help of coach Robert Rodriguez he was able to play on the football team. During his era, he became the Vice President of the Black student union in 2010′ working with Cynthia Keith as the President while being a member of the Future Leaders in Public Relations and Historian of the University of Texas at El Paso chapter Naacp Unit #69ag. Playing for Coach Mike Price an Eddie Robinson Head Coach of the Year Award winner. Blocking an Xtra point on ESPN against a TOP 25 ranked Arkansas in freezing weather. CityEmpire worked with local artists to create showcases along with promoters to throw shows. Some include: FlyBoi Entertainment (Patrick Freelon & Ezell) Profresh Entertainment (Brent Ackerman & Elijah Donnel) Rio Muhammed (MC RIO) GrindHard Entertainment (Mono, Jaydat, Mistah Glaude) OYL Entertainment (Alexander) Dub Taylor (50/50 Global Music. #SONY) Ringleader Jones (Troy Broadway) Ira Young (Boss Entertainment) SWAGGBROS Trayvon Poindexter, Prince Philly, Youngstar (Big Lumba)(El Paso, Texas) Dj Se7en (New York) Big Sam Entertainment Dj Rob Swift (Geckosbrosradio) Shawn Davis (Frequencies Disco) Eye2Eye Promotions Dj Black Apache Dj Kb Rico Torres ( T&M Latino Productions) He was able to provide Graphic Design, flyer distribution, Event planning, Security, and promotion. Developing his song helping others first he was able to “Unlocked the Street” in his own way. Chris Whatley’s (CityEmpire) only mission was to have one song reach 20,000 plays on one website while helping others get their voices heard. By living the “Dream”. This is a brief history of Unlock the street from the beginning. Article link: https://lethalwordplay.wixsite.com/musicsavedmylife/single-post/2017/05/24/cityempire-entertainment @lumofficial #TheExchange #Paradoxstudio “Unlock the Street” produced by Tony Arispe https://www.modelmanagement.com/model/antoinette-davis/ Antoinette Davis is an Urban Model from the United States of America and a first-generation college graduate in San Antonio, Texas graduating with a 3.43GPA. Knowing graphic design, marketing, and promotions as a certified Office General Administrative Assistant. Who loves business correspondence and communications. https://www.indiesound.com/index.php?a=track&id=6963 this should help https://www.taxi.com/industry All CityEmpire rights protected by LegalShield and IDshield
How many songs or albums have you released to date?
Just one song, Unlock The street by CityEmpire
Can you tell us a few things about your latest release?
It was an amazing experience. During my journey as a writer and promoter Dub Taylor gave me his CD one day and just rode away on a motorcycle and I played his song “On momma” and my whole life changed as a writer. I get nervous asking people to collaborate because of what happened to me as a college student at the radio station and he just gave me a price and his producers studio address then came Unlock the street. Shout out to Paradox studio and Tony Arispe.
Any plans for new music or upcoming projects we should know about?
Were very excited about Antoinette Lashawn Davis from San Antonio, Texas. I recently discussed with her about Business correspondence and communications and she not only helped out our organization but also contributed her talent as an artist. When she dances and freestyle’s in a private setting she’s flame , fire, charged up, wavy flow and lyrics, can move her body like a piano, making want to be the goat yourself. Now that what we call living the DREAM at CityEmpire Entertainment Est.2011.
