PERFORMANCE & T V APPEARENCES
ACTING.
DEBUT ACTING- Medical Drama, Lead Character-Schizophrenic Accountant.-May 16 2011. VASANTHAM CHANNEL.
CERTAIN CHAPTERS [SHORT FILM] CAST AND ART DIRECTOR.
DJ .
REALITY SERIES (musical Notes)-”Satisfied” singles performance -January 2010
MTV ASIA –DEJAVU’ SHabir ft. Matilda De'silva (Traffiq Album)(TURNTABLES)/(ART DIRECTOR)
TAMIL HIP HOP ERA CONCERT[ YOGI B AND NATCHATRA] 2007– DJ Battle representing Singapore against Malaysian DJ
TRAFFIQ COMMERCIAL ALBUM LAUNCH 2008– Live Performance
PAMS MUSIC SCHOOL TV COMMERCIAL 2009 – Featured as endorsing talent
FEATURED IN TRAFFIQ ALBUM , DEJAVU SONG & MUSIC VIDEO (TURNTABLES)-(ART DIRECTOR0) 2008
CLOOB.FM [SAN FRANCISCO]
RAP.
OKTO [CHANNEL 12] “live” -Febuary 2010
URBAN POET -Shabir ft. Dinesh(singles)
SINGAPORE OK! [CHANNEL 5]- Featured in song rendition & Music Video (2009)
MAY DAY 2006[CHANNEL 8]- Live Performance
FEATURED IN SHABIR’S [N.E.W ] SONG & MUSIC VIDEO 2006
TANGLIN POLICE DIVISION HEADQUATERS 2007 – Live Performance
TRAFFIQ COMMERCIAL ALBUM LAUNCH 2008– Live Performance
TAXI COVER SONG PERFORMANCE ON STARHUB CABLE CHANNEL(VANNATHIRAI) 2009
FEATURED IN TRAFFIQ ALBUM , DEJAVU SONG & MUSIC VIDEO (TURNTABLES)-(ART DIRECTOR0) 2008
ALAIPAYUTHEY TAMIL POP ALBUM LAUNCH 2006 – Live Performance
NAGAR ISAI- SHABIR FEAT.DJ CHRIS COLUMBUS, RABBIT,PYCHOMANTRA & FLOW.
Chris Career Behind the turntables began during his college year when he entered the nightlife scene as a server, Club After Dark.
surrounded by opportunities to learn new skills made him wanting to know more behind the bar. A year later eventually he was serving up cocktails in [Club Minnale & Club Explosive ]. Being surrounded with friends who grew up having music interest, Chris was assigned the role as a drummer and a rapper for his first band, playing original tracks, Written By Shabir and Abbas,
[Club Explosive] , Which plays songs from tamil movies.
He was given slots to Rap and to hype up the crowd in English. Which drew attention in the Indian club scene in Singapore.
With that his interest for music and rapping grew bigger,
that interest landed him a spot as a DJ in [Club Music World] for 6 months and Back to Club Explosive to take over the DJ console and join a musical partnership with the clubs band and the bands that followed for 2 years.
Chris Became noticed with the pioneering djs from the scene when he eventually broke the law of mixing stereotypically. Having ‘live’ crossover mixes from Tamil to hip-hop and running 6/8 beats over four-to-the-floor rhythm pattern.
Describing his overall style as “high energy with versatility,” DJ Chris Columbus has always been keenly aware that the key to being a successful DJ is not just about technical skills but more importantly about the ability to manage the energy of the room and tap into the vibe of the crowd. With That, He Took this energy and Landed himself residency at 2 Hip-hop Clubs [ DESIRE ]&[Desire II]. In addition, Chris was one of the first DJS in Singapore to Drop High energy/top 40s tracks for Gym users at [True Fitness Singapore].
It was during this period that he made the decision to take his love of music to the next level by pursuing a music career and Learning the genres that have been untouched by most djs. Plunging into 60s,70s, 80s Retro/Motown music and Raggae, Gave him opprtunities to test it out in [club UNCABUNCHA] [Club 392] [NO.5] [HYATT HOTEL/ CLUB BRIX]& [HARD ROCK CAFÉ ,Singapore] working with a band from U.S. Gave him another opportunity to showcase his microphone and turntable skills in ‘live’ performance. Representing Singapore for the first Tamil Hip Concert in the World [YOGI B & NATCHATRA] was one of the highlights his DJ Career.
Chris continued building his foundation as a DJ playing from Ambient, Down-tempo, Acid Jazz, funk & Soulful House at Beach Events in Sentosa[COASTES],[EM BY THE RIVER] & [EM Studio].
He then Joined Singapore Finest DJs,[Hypo-Matic] Crew. Having regular Hype sessions at Club[DBLO] Singapore’s Longest Running & no.1 Hip Hop Club.
Chris Also manages AMEALE music/Audio Production with Shabir.
His Mixes are Current playing in San-Francisco’s, Cloob.fm.
DJ Chris Columbus Chill-out, Down-tempo [Tap your Feet Mix] Deep Penetration and [My Kinda Sound] Mix, recognized for his Funky, Ethnic and electronic influences. It was Chris understanding of the rapidly evolving world of being a DJ combined with his ability to bridge gaps between genres that quickly made him one of the city’s most sought after deejays.
Chris has also embarked into Acting with the recent Lead Role in a Medical Drama as a Schizophrenic Accountant. Aired in VASANTHAM on the 16th may 2011 .He was also the art Director and cast as a Gangster who betrays a brother in a Short Film[CERTAIN CHAPTERS] Directed By; ABBAS AKBAR
DJ Chris Columbus has launched his first 2 English singles titled “SATISFIED” FEAT SHABIR and "MISSIN"!
CURRENTLY WORKING ON A DANCE TRACK PRODUCED BY, CHRIS COLUMBUS FEAT MERA “ HYPNOTIZE’
Working alongside Asia's acclaimed music producers, Don M' & Shabir,
Chris Columbus's partners, and frequent collaborators are SHABIR (Vasantham Star - Singapore' Indian Idol 2005) .
& Abbas Akbar,local Filmmaker whose previous music videos are being carried on MTV Asia and the regional networks.
While these many accomplishments would satisfy most anyone, according to Chris this is just the beginning. So stay tuned for what’s next for DJ Chris Columbus as his career propels forward and he continues to consistently raise the bar of what it truly means to be a dedicated, professional and successful DJ.a
ACTING.
DEBUT ACTING- Medical Drama, Lead Character-Schizophrenic Accountant.-May 16 2011. VASANTHAM CHANNEL.
CERTAIN CHAPTERS [SHORT FILM] CAST AND ART DIRECTOR.
DJ .
REALITY SERIES (musical Notes)-”Satisfied” singles performance -January 2010
MTV ASIA –DEJAVU’ SHabir ft. Matilda De'silva (Traffiq Album)(TURNTABLES)/(ART DIRECTOR)
TAMIL HIP HOP ERA CONCERT[ YOGI B AND NATCHATRA] 2007– DJ Battle representing Singapore against Malaysian DJ
TRAFFIQ COMMERCIAL ALBUM LAUNCH 2008– Live Performance
PAMS MUSIC SCHOOL TV COMMERCIAL 2009 – Featured as endorsing talent
FEATURED IN TRAFFIQ ALBUM , DEJAVU SONG & MUSIC VIDEO (TURNTABLES)-(ART DIRECTOR0) 2008
CLOOB.FM [SAN FRANCISCO]
RAP.
OKTO [CHANNEL 12] “live” -Febuary 2010
URBAN POET -Shabir ft. Dinesh(singles)
SINGAPORE OK! [CHANNEL 5]- Featured in song rendition & Music Video (2009)
MAY DAY 2006[CHANNEL 8]- Live Performance
FEATURED IN SHABIR’S [N.E.W ] SONG & MUSIC VIDEO 2006
TANGLIN POLICE DIVISION HEADQUATERS 2007 – Live Performance
TRAFFIQ COMMERCIAL ALBUM LAUNCH 2008– Live Performance
TAXI COVER SONG PERFORMANCE ON STARHUB CABLE CHANNEL(VANNATHIRAI) 2009
FEATURED IN TRAFFIQ ALBUM , DEJAVU SONG & MUSIC VIDEO (TURNTABLES)-(ART DIRECTOR0) 2008
ALAIPAYUTHEY TAMIL POP ALBUM LAUNCH 2006 – Live Performance
NAGAR ISAI- SHABIR FEAT.DJ CHRIS COLUMBUS, RABBIT,PYCHOMANTRA & FLOW.
Chris Career Behind the turntables began during his college year when he entered the nightlife scene as a server, Club After Dark.
surrounded by opportunities to learn new skills made him wanting to know more behind the bar. A year later eventually he was serving up cocktails in [Club Minnale & Club Explosive ]. Being surrounded with friends who grew up having music interest, Chris was assigned the role as a drummer and a rapper for his first band, playing original tracks, Written By Shabir and Abbas,
[Club Explosive] , Which plays songs from tamil movies.
He was given slots to Rap and to hype up the crowd in English. Which drew attention in the Indian club scene in Singapore.
With that his interest for music and rapping grew bigger,
that interest landed him a spot as a DJ in [Club Music World] for 6 months and Back to Club Explosive to take over the DJ console and join a musical partnership with the clubs band and the bands that followed for 2 years.
Chris Became noticed with the pioneering djs from the scene when he eventually broke the law of mixing stereotypically. Having ‘live’ crossover mixes from Tamil to hip-hop and running 6/8 beats over four-to-the-floor rhythm pattern.
Describing his overall style as “high energy with versatility,” DJ Chris Columbus has always been keenly aware that the key to being a successful DJ is not just about technical skills but more importantly about the ability to manage the energy of the room and tap into the vibe of the crowd. With That, He Took this energy and Landed himself residency at 2 Hip-hop Clubs [ DESIRE ]&[Desire II]. In addition, Chris was one of the first DJS in Singapore to Drop High energy/top 40s tracks for Gym users at [True Fitness Singapore].
It was during this period that he made the decision to take his love of music to the next level by pursuing a music career and Learning the genres that have been untouched by most djs. Plunging into 60s,70s, 80s Retro/Motown music and Raggae, Gave him opprtunities to test it out in [club UNCABUNCHA] [Club 392] [NO.5] [HYATT HOTEL/ CLUB BRIX]& [HARD ROCK CAFÉ ,Singapore] working with a band from U.S. Gave him another opportunity to showcase his microphone and turntable skills in ‘live’ performance. Representing Singapore for the first Tamil Hip Concert in the World [YOGI B & NATCHATRA] was one of the highlights his DJ Career.
Chris continued building his foundation as a DJ playing from Ambient, Down-tempo, Acid Jazz, funk & Soulful House at Beach Events in Sentosa[COASTES],[EM BY THE RIVER] & [EM Studio].
He then Joined Singapore Finest DJs,[Hypo-Matic] Crew. Having regular Hype sessions at Club[DBLO] Singapore’s Longest Running & no.1 Hip Hop Club.
Chris Also manages AMEALE music/Audio Production with Shabir.
His Mixes are Current playing in San-Francisco’s, Cloob.fm.
DJ Chris Columbus Chill-out, Down-tempo [Tap your Feet Mix] Deep Penetration and [My Kinda Sound] Mix, recognized for his Funky, Ethnic and electronic influences. It was Chris understanding of the rapidly evolving world of being a DJ combined with his ability to bridge gaps between genres that quickly made him one of the city’s most sought after deejays.
Chris has also embarked into Acting with the recent Lead Role in a Medical Drama as a Schizophrenic Accountant. Aired in VASANTHAM on the 16th may 2011 .He was also the art Director and cast as a Gangster who betrays a brother in a Short Film[CERTAIN CHAPTERS] Directed By; ABBAS AKBAR
DJ Chris Columbus has launched his first 2 English singles titled “SATISFIED” FEAT SHABIR and "MISSIN"!
CURRENTLY WORKING ON A DANCE TRACK PRODUCED BY, CHRIS COLUMBUS FEAT MERA “ HYPNOTIZE’
Working alongside Asia's acclaimed music producers, Don M' & Shabir,
Chris Columbus's partners, and frequent collaborators are SHABIR (Vasantham Star - Singapore' Indian Idol 2005) .
& Abbas Akbar,local Filmmaker whose previous music videos are being carried on MTV Asia and the regional networks.
While these many accomplishments would satisfy most anyone, according to Chris this is just the beginning. So stay tuned for what’s next for DJ Chris Columbus as his career propels forward and he continues to consistently raise the bar of what it truly means to be a dedicated, professional and successful DJ.a
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