Bryn Christopher


Bryn Christopher is a British singer and songwriter.

Musical career

Early years

Christopher's was the support slot on the Amy Winehouse tour at the rear end of 2007, while he was still relatively unknown. More recently, he has been picked up by the US agent, William Morris Agency. He also co-wrote the Leon Jackson hit song Don't Call This Love with British producer/ writer Chris Braide. Christopher's also was Mary J. Blige open act on her European tour 'Growing Pains' in 2008.

The Quest

His first single release, "The Quest", was released on 8 June 2008 through Polydor Records. The single draws on his brother's personal experience as a soldier stationed in Basra. His brother 2 years later would be injured in Afghanistan losing both of his legs. "The Quest" was featured in the closing scene of Grey's Anatomy season 4 conclusion, which caused the song to become more known in the US. The song was made into a music video for the show to promote its fifth season, with scenes of Christopher singing in London as well as scenes from the show. The song was also featured in an episode of the BBC school-based drama Waterloo Road.
It was also covered by Grigory Leps in Russian which became a popular version.
Christopher teamed up with co-writer/producer Jarrad Rogers and production team Midi Mafia to make his debut album My World, which was released September 2008. Midi Mafia secured the exclusive rights to use samples from the Stax Records Catalogue, and has used some of these for the first time ever on Bryn's album.
His second single was called "Smilin" released on 2 September 2008. It peaked at #31. His third single "Fearless" was released on 18 January 2009 and failed to chart. His final single was "Taken Me Over", released on 4 August 2009 as a digital only single. It also failed to chart.
Christopher then left his record label Polydor, and signed with Geffen Records UK.

Festival appearances

Christopher hosted a residency at North London's live spot The Boogaloo throughout April 2007, and will be following this with dates at London's Soho Revue Bar. He has also played at 2008's Wireless Festival in Hyde Park on the same day as Jay-Z, as well as Glastonbury, T in the Park, Oxegen and V Festival. Bryn has also appeared at the Capital Summertime and Jingle Bell Ball's as the vocalist of Sigala's "Sweet Lovin'", he also has appeared at V Festival and has appeared in many other places during 2015–2017.

2010–present

Christopher co-wrote the Sub Focus song "Out the Blue", which was released 27 April 2012. He co-wrote and provided uncredited vocals for "Superstar" by Knife Party, from their debut album Abandon Ship. In 2015 he was a featured artist and co-wrote the song "City Lights" by Culture Shock. He also worked with Sigala to make the track "Sweet Lovin'", a tropical house track that has over 180 million hits on YouTube and reached number three on the UK Singles Chart. He also wrote "Came Here for Love" by Sigala and Ella Eyre with White N3rd and Klingande, which reached number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and was the official London gay pride theme.

I See Monstas

In 2012, Christopher, under the pseudonym Skaar, joined producers Rocky and Rufio to form an electronic music group called MONSTA. The group charted at #48 in the UK with their first single "Holdin' On".

Discography

Albums

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Promotional singles

Notes

Songwriting credits