About The Savage Sun

Bio edited by Brea Jones, Online Editor, Stockton Record

Christopher Schamber's development as a songwriter/MC began long before The Savage Sun was ever manifested. Born and raised in Stockton, California, Savage began freestyling and writing rhymes in 1996 purely for personal enjoyment, and began recording hip-hop in professional studios in that same year (although while growing up, he remembers listening to the likes of Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh, MC Lyte, & Ice-T in elementary school & Run-DMC, Fat Boys, Beastie Boys, & 2 Live Crew in junior high school). In 1998, recording became an important focus for The Savage Sun, but live performances were still very rare. In 2002, putting out legitimate album compilations became a reality. After the release of the Character Development LP, he intensified his aspirations and ambitions, which included a string of shows in the Central Valley and the Bay Area. In 2004, a crossroad of events led him to the Northwest, but he stayed well rooted in the West Coast. This was the catalyst for a period of tremendous growth in his artistic development. He wrote the greatest number of songs ever in 2004, showcasing a blend of unique songs and an undeniable talent as a song writer. He also padded his resume with a respectable international performance. Beginning in 2005, he has performed a number of shows in the Northwest, attracted the press and wrote many high quality songs. During the past decade, he has gained respect and acclaim within the hip-hop community, and considerable notoriety along the West Coast of the United States and abroad. In 2004, he launched Sentient Productions, a music resource management and consultant company. In 2007, he temporarily relocated to St. Louis, MO, to gain exposure in the Midwest. 2008 has already brought shows and continued album and merchandise sales, as well as the beginning of new written material. From a simple idea, a pen and paper, to radio broadcasts, interview articles and music video, he keeps living a dream. He began with desire and belief, and he hasn't looked back since. And in case you were wondering, he never sleeps.

Press, Accomplishments, Honors:

In December 2007, I united with Thrust Clothing Worldwide, receiving an official clothing sponsorship and endorsement from this quality east coast company. In Fall 2007, I was featured in an article in the Stockton Record (recordnet.com), and also in 209Vibe (209vibe.com). In Fall 2007, I was also featured in an article in California State University Monterey Bay's "Alma Otter". In Summer 2007, I was featured in a half page article by Reactor Magazine (reactormag.com), along with photos in 2 separate pages. I was honored as the number 1 featured artist by the Tri-City Music Archive in the month of December, 2005 (12/4/05-12/10/05), which included a very favorable song review for "Ghosts of the Gangs". I have been featured in interviews such as a beautiful piece written by The Bullhorn, which was one of the top read interviews out of all the artist interviews showcased by the Bullhorn. My music has been on an album that has gained much media exposure from newspaper articles (Stockton Record) and in magazines (Murder Dog Magazine - Vol. 10, No. 1). I was also a featured artist in My Network TV's "Band Call Out" (FOX), where I ended up second overall, after 2 extremely competitive rounds of competition. I have been featured on an illustration for 11:23 productions as a promotional artist. I have been broadcasted on the radio (99.1) promoting local hip-hop and I have also had steady rotation on Internet radio, including current rotation on Riverfrontradio.com and HiphopPhilosophy.com.

Resume:

5 time International Performing Artist (New Zealand, Belgium, Costa Rica). 2004-2006 Performances include California, Oregon, Washington and Costa Rica. Featured on 8 additional albums (5 of which were pressed in 1000+ Units, including the "Character Development" Sampler (2003) ~ an underground classic. One Professionally Produced Music Video. Performed in at least 16 cities; 4 states; 4 countries. Performed on a side stage at the Big Day Out in New Zealand, which included artists such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blink 182, Foo Fighters, Chemical Brothers, Nine Inch Nails, Atari Teenage Riot, Basement Jaxx, Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros, Beth Orton, Frenzal Rhomb, Goldie and MC Rage. I have performed with other artists, including Bicasso and Sunspot Jonz (Living Legends), Himself (Netherworlds), Pete and Nate the Great (The Cuf), J-Element, Rocket One, and D.J. Vegan (Quivah). I was the replacement act for Bone Thugs & Harmony at the Jungle in Kennewick, WA in 2005, where I tore the house down. The funny thing is.. I ain't even really tried yet.

Current Developments:

My first music video for the song "Tight Grip on Nothing" is out and can be viewed by going to youtube.com (Producer: David Strayer). Savage Sun merchandise (Men's T-Shirts; Women's A-Shirts; Posters; Cd/DVD combo) is available and can be purchased by contacting me through my website or myspace page.

For booking shows and events, please contact me through Myspace.

My full length freshman joint, titled "The Art of Being Alive" is available now, featuring fellow Stockton artists: No Shame, Fernos, Tom Knocks, Suga, Damage, and Virginia Christensen. Purchase album here:

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Video: Tight Grip on Nothing



Video: The Reason

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