What’s the foundation of every hit on the radio, every head-banger in the club and every body-moving single on a CD?  The production behind a song is a majority of what makes it a success.  No one can deny an amazing beat shooting waves of feel- good sound through the body.  Although they may not catch the limelight as much as those centered in a typical music video, producers exhibit true talent behind every great track.  One such producer, BigChris, creates ear catching beats that stand the test of quality by any day’s standards. 

Producing for various genres, predominantly Hip Hop, Pop, and R&B, BigChris has released one of his best accomplishments yet in the album “Cali Creepin’ on ‘Em” by duo rappers E & J.  Producing an eclectic range of beats, he has used his versatile skills to create slow and fast tempo tracks to move a crowd.  A popular song on the album is “Ain’t Funny No More,” the 1st single off the E & J album.  “This song is hitting charts all over the internet,” says BigChris.  The track is a beautiful acoustic driven rap account, mixed with some Reggae flavor, of the tragedy caused by gang violence. 

His other powerful productions include a smooth cruise track, “Return the Favor” and a more upbeat rap about simply living a good time, “Angelic,” off the same album.  Having been mixing and producing for well over 10 years now, BigChris has done previous work with such artists as Baby Face, Rolling Stones, Cedric The Entertainer, Bone Thugz N Harmony, KC and JoJo, and KRS ONE.  He has a track called, "Smoke" in the film, "The Barbershop," featuring Layzie Bone, as well as a reggae track called, "Peanut Butter No Jam," in the film, "The Original kings of Comedy,” featuring Cedric The Entertainer.”  He has also produced, "The Movement," a song on the "Mo' Thugz" album, as well as others for various artists overseas.

Having grown up in Orange County and later Cancun, Mexico, producer BigChris has his share of experiences within the industry.  He is one of few who can say that he was actually deported from Mexico twelve years ago before he came to Los Angeles!  Whichever way he has been pushed and tugged, however, he has kept at it, stating that “it’s in my blood.”  When asked what has kept him going all these years, he commented, “I always HOPE this is the one. I HOPE that guy is for real. I HOPE this album takes off. There is always hope as long as you keep making opportunities for yourself.”

BigChris points out that all music has some sort of an influence in his productions.  His unique fusing of diverse styles is what has kept him so appealing his cohort of artists.  His production process is something that always changes.  “I might start with a drum beat first or maybe a guitar lick,” he says.  All in all, he claims that there is no one for sure way of doing it; that minor changes can bring about different beats.

Held together by his patient wife and supportive mother, BigChris still focuses on family amid the struggle.  He also notes Cedric the Entertainer as an artist that has helped throughout the journey, an artist he commends for his follow-through. On his free time, BigChris enjoys spending time with his wife and son, hoping to one day showcase a bundle of Grammy’s glistening off the flames from him fireplace.

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