Chris Baietta

Chris Baietta
Birth nameChristopher John Baietta Manrrique
Also known asLess & Chris
Born (1984-02-14) February 14, 1984 (age 40)
OriginVenezuela
Genres
Years active2005–present

Christopher John Baietta Manrrique, (Barcelona, Venezuela, February 14, 1984), is a Venezuelan singer, songwriter and producer known by his stage name Chris Baietta.[1] He was part of the group Equilibrio and the duo Less & Chris.[2]

Musical career

Chris Baietta began his musical journey after completing his basic education in Puerto La Cruz, Anzoátegui, deciding to participate in a casting for a group called Equilibrio,[3] founded by Miguel Mendoza, better known as Nacho.[4]

This selection process was attended by more than 300 people in search of fulfilling their musical dream, through this group that was appearing on the reality show Generación S,[5] broadcast by the Venezuelan open signal channel Venevision.[6] After a series of tests and preselections, Chris Baietta is officially called to join the ranks of Equilibrio.[7]

Equilibrio (2005–2013)

In 2005, Chris Baietta, participated in the vocal quintet called Equilibrio (as Chris John),[8] where he achieved many successes, among them with the song entitled "Dos Extraños",[9] two promotional tours of Colombia; and interpret one of the musical themes of a successful telenovela called The Whole Life, broadcast by Venevisión.[9] He was able to perform countless times on national stages, including the Poliedro de Caracas, in addition to a live performance, singing a duet with Franco de Vita. After eight years, the group disbanded, so Chris Baietta continued a series of activities, preparing to further advance his musical project.[10]

Less & Chris (2014–2019)

In 2014, Chris Baietta undertook a new musical duet project called Less & Chris, managing to position himself at the top of the Venezuelan music charts, with hits such as "Pa´ que te actives" with Sixto Rein,[11] "Rumba caliente",[12] "Lagrimas no más Remix" with the famous group from Venezuela, Guaco,[13] and "Me recordarás" alongside Gustavo Elis, among others. One of the most important achievements of the duo was a triple number one on the three most important billboards in their country: Record Report, National Report and Monitor Latino.[14][15] They also had five nominations for the Pepsi Music Awards, which are awarded annually, under the sponsorship of that important company, in recognition of the best of Venezuelan music.[16]

In 2015, they presented their album "Pa que te actives" at a concert in the city of Maracaibo.[17] In 2016, they would launch "El Indicado".[18] Then, when the duo decided to take a break from the stage, Chris Baietta entered the studios again to begin preparing what would be his first solo material.[19]

Solo debut (2020–present)

In December 2020, Chris began a new stage in his musical career, as a soloist he released his first song entitled "Klobata", in collaboration with Troy La High and Fray Alvez. In 2021, he also presented "Ella me tiene" together with Niko La Fábrica and DAF 1012,[20] and "Yo te conozco".[21]

Discography

With Equilibrio

  • 2009: Me Recordarás [22]

As Less & Chris

  • 2015: Pa' que te actives [23]

Awards and nominations

In 2015, Less & Chris received three nominations at the Pepsi Music Awards as Urban Artist of the Year, Urban Theme of the Year and Urban Video of the Year with the song "Rumba Caliente".[24]

References

  1. ^ "Al reguetón hecho en casa se suma el talento de Chris Baietta". El Universal (in Spanish). 2021-05-03. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  2. ^ Almérida, Raquel (2017-03-30). "¡Con todo! Less y Chris suben el éxito con "El Indicado"". Noticias Ahora - Noticias de hoy en Carabobo, Venezuela y el mundo. (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  3. ^ Leonardo (2020-03-03). "SUS INICIOS- Así fue como Nacho recordó cuando cantaba en la agrupación "Equilibrio"". Gossipvzla (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  4. ^ Mega, La (2019-09-20). "#TBT: No creerás cómo se veía Nacho a los 19 años". La Mega (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  5. ^ "¡Generacion S conforma talentoso grupo de concursantes! | Venevision". www.venevision.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  6. ^ ""El lado humano de la fama" presento a "Nacho" Mendoza". Diario Co Latino (in Spanish). 2017-10-11. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  7. ^ "Equilibrio vuelve a los escenarios musicales". Analitica.com (in Spanish). 2015-01-12. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  8. ^ Medina, Carlos. "Grupo Equilibrio". Diverso Magazine. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  9. ^ a b "Equilibrio vuelve para seducir con "Bonita"" (in Spanish). November 17, 2016. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  10. ^ "CHRIS BAIETTA RITORNA DA SOLISTA CON LA CANZONE "KLOBATA"". VOCE SPETTACOLO (in Italian). 2021-03-22. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  11. ^ "LESS & CHRIS (@lesschrismusica) SE UNEN A SIXTO REIN (@SoyRein), PA' QUE TE ACTIVES". MSC Noticias (in Spanish). 2014-09-15. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  12. ^ "Less y Chris invitan a su "Rumba Caliente" - La Voz" (in Spanish). 22 September 2015. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  13. ^ "Less & Chris y Guaco estrenan remix de "Lágrimas no más"". MSC Noticias (in Spanish). 2017-06-21. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  14. ^ "¡Imbatibles! Less y Chris en el número 1 con "Rumba Caliente"" (in Spanish). 2016-07-18. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  15. ^ "Top5 monitorLATINO Venezuela del 11 al 17 de julio". Te acercamos a tu #1 – Solución de monitoreo para estaciones de radio y artistas (in Spanish). 2016-07-18. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  16. ^ "La 5ta entrega de los Premios Pepsi Music ya tiene fecha". DiarioRepublica.com (in Spanish). 2017-02-03. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  17. ^ "Less y Chris lanzan disco y estrenan video con tremenda rumba". SuNoticiero (in Spanish). 6 November 2015. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  18. ^ "Less & Chris Te Presentan A "EL Indicado"". Q`vacilon - Vacilando @ Todas Partes (in Spanish). 2016-11-14. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  19. ^ "Venezolano Chris Baietta formará parte de la familia Heat". Otilca Radio (in Spanish). 2021-05-16. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  20. ^ "Chris Baietta presenta". El Universal (in Spanish). 2021-10-21. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  21. ^ ""Yo te conozco" el lado más romántico de Chris Baietta" (in Spanish). Circuitonoticias. 28 June 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  22. ^ "EQUILIBRIO". Diverso Magazine. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  23. ^ "Less & Chris se activaron para dar una rumba caliente en Maracaibo [Fotos + Video]" (in Spanish). 2015-11-05. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  24. ^ "Less y Chris con tres nominaciones a los Premios Pepsi Music". MSC Noticias (in Spanish). 2015-08-24. Retrieved 2021-12-22.