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"I Love, 'I Like Dat GoGo,' and that's why its on my 2021 mixtape"
- Da Brat, Grammy Award Winning Rap Artist
"We can definitely expect Charis Reese to be a bundle of joy in regards to her lyrical gifts that continue to inspire others for the greater good."
- Alexandria Anglade , VUULM Music Streaming Platform
"Ms. Jones is a native of Washington, DC..., and is a highly sought after talent."
- Good Morning Washington, WJLA ABC 7
Charis Jones aka CharisReese is a native Washingtonian of the DMV, residing in Los Angeles, captivating many with her infectious personality and stage presence. She is an RnB Singer known for her world-renowned GoGo remixes, such as “Boo’d Up” GoGo Remix, “Like A Girl” GoGo Remix, and most recent, “I Like Dat GoGo” Remix.
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She graduated from Bishop McNamara High School and attended Xavier University in Louisiana for College; but due to Hurricane Katrina; transferred to Drexel University in Philadelphia. There, she acquired a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Chemistry, along with a Certificate in Health Science, English, andPhilosophy; and later graduated with a Master of Public Health. In 2023, she graduated with Presidential Honors from the Los Angeles College of Music with a Degree in Vocal Performance.
Her musical journey began as a little girl, singing in the choir, recording with prominent gospel artists, and traveling internationally. After working in the government as a special contractor and becoming a Director of Development, she decided to release her first album, entitled “Introducing Miss Jones” in 2015. In 2016, she created and hosted the I.A.G. (Independent Artist Goals) Radio Show to support other independent artists by providing an entertainment platform to share and showcase their artistry.
Additionally, Charis Reese created the Like A Girl S.T.E.A.M. conference to provide mentor-led workshops, networking and financial aid support to middle and high school aged young women, as a spin-off from her hit single, Like A Girl GoGo Remix. As a former Adjunct Professor and High School Teacher for over 7 years, she dedicated her time to informing students on how to balance their dreams while pursuing their career goals. She is an agent of change and talent promotion and works within the vein of everyone has their own lane, and therefore, no one is in competition with anyone.
In 2021, she resigned as an Educator, and moved across the country on a full scholarship to pursue a degree in vocal performance at the LA College of Music. Thus far, she has acquired music syncs for movies, acted in several stage plays and starred in her first movie as the lead character. Her latest single, I Like Dat GoGo is growing in notoriety, as this is her first single that she co-produced and arranged vocals and instrumentation. This song has been featured on Da Brat’s, Grammy Award WinningRapper’s “For Y’all Volume 1” Mixtape, spotlighted via the Essence of Soul Radio Show in London, and on WHUR 96.3FM as their Hometown Heat Artist.
Her success includes selling out music venues across the East Coast and Southern Corridors, Songs in rotation on Sirius XM Heart and Soul, Sirius XM Crank Radio onH.U.R. Voices, and WPGC 95.5FM, to name a few. Her television performances include Fox 5 Good Day DC, Good Morning Washington on ABC7, Great Day Washington on WUSA9, and Spectrum News Channel 1 in Southern California.
Charis is often described as a musical jukebox, with sounds reminiscent of Tweet, Fantasia, and Chaka Khan. Her musical influences are Jazz, RnB, Gospel and Neo-Soul. Her voice and sense of humor are unforgettable, and her stage presence will leave you with a new found love for all things her. In 2023, she was appointed as the lead vocalist for the first-ever all DMV musician based LA GoGo Band, and had a viral moment performing and sharing the stage with legendary actress Angela Bassett.
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In May, she released 3 new singles from her upcoming sophomore album, Unstoppable.These songs bring back real live music, arrangements, and feel-good music. The singles, “Unstoppable,” “Allergic ft. Attinshun & CharisReese,” and “Good Day” have already enticed ears of prominent musicians and music enthusiasts. There is so much to love and appreciate from this multi-talented singing soul.
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You may read more about her via the Enspire Magazine, Sheen Magazine & Soignes Wank Magazine:
https://enspiremag.com/2023/07/charis-jones-is-an-rb-star-in-the-making/amp/
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https://soigneswankmagazine.com/women-in-music-you-should-know-charis-jones/
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"Charis' music genre is all-encompassing with focuses on a neo-soul feel and an R&B, pop and funk sound."
- Michael Fordham, Blog Talk Radio