Kris Stephens

Kristina Marie Stephens (born January 21, 1987) is an American singer and songwriter. She has written songs for artists such as Shakira, Pitbull, Chris Brown, Jennifer Lopez, LeToya Luckett and Keyshia Cole. As an artist, her vocals have been featured on tracks alongside T.I., Kendrick Lamar, B.o.B, Iggy Azalea, Young Dro and more. She is currently working on her debut album.[1]

Kris Stephens
Birth nameKristina Marie Stephens
Born (1987-01-21) January 21, 1987
Temple Hills, Maryland, U.S.
GenresR&B, pop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active2009–present
LabelsPrimary Wave, RoccAge, Grand Hustle Records
Associated actsRoccStar, T.I., Tank

Life and career

Stephens began writing poetry when she was nine, singing solos in church and school.[2] She attended Towson University, where she studied business management until she realized she'd been writing songs in class instead of paying attention, leading her to drop out so she could focus on music.[1]

Stephens moved to Atlanta and joined a girl group, and although her time with the group was limited, R&B singer Tank took notice and the two formed a long-term writing partnership and eventually moved in together for a brief period of time. Tank featured her on his song "Compliments" along with rapper T.I., and on set for the music video, Stephens built a rapport with T.I.; he heard her music and decided to go into business with Tank on her behalf.[1]

In 2013, Stephens was featured on T.I.'s single "Memories Back Then", which also featured B.o.B and Kendrick Lamar, as well as "Chasing Me," alongside Iggy Azalea and Young Dro.[3] That same year, she released a cover of Aaliyah's "One in a Million" and signed a major publishing deal with Primary Wave Music through super producer RoccStar.[4][5][6]

Discography
Year Artist Title Label
2013 T.I. and Hustle Gang feat. Iggy Azalea, Kris Stephens and Young Dro "Chasing Me" Grand Hustle Records
Hustle Gang feat. B.o.B, Kendrick Lamar and Kris Stephens "Memories Back Then" MTC Records
2012 Tank feat. T.I. and Kris Stephens "Compliments" Atlantic Records

Songwriting discography
Year Artist Title Label
2015 Prince Royce "With You" RCA Records
2014 J.Lo feat. T.I. "A.K.A." Capitol Records
J.Lo feat. Iggy Azalea "Acting Like That" Capitol Records
J.Lo "So Good" Capitol Records
J.Lo "Charades" Capitol Records
2012 Pitbull feat. Shakira "Get It Started" Bad Boy Entertainment
Tank feat. Chris Brown "Lonely" Atlantic Records
2010 Keyshia Cole "Tired of Doin Me" Geffen Records
Ron Isley "Supposed to Do" Island/Def Jam
Ginuwine "Heaven" Notifi Music
Tank "It's a Celebration" Atlantic Records
Tank "You Mean That Much" Atlantic Records
Tank "Let Me Know" Atlantic Records
Tank "Sex Music" Atlantic Records
Tank "I'm on My Way" Atlantic Records
2009 Tank feat. Tyrese, Toni Braxton, Jordin Sparks, Omarion, Faith Evans, JoJo, Charlie Wilson, Tamar Braxton & Steve Russell "If You Dream" (More than a Game soundtrack)
Day 26 "Girlfriend" Bad Boy Entertainment
LeToya "Over" Capitol Records
LeToya "Regret" Capitol Records
LeToya "Good to Me" Capitol Records
Pleasure P "Under" Atlantic Records

References
  1. Ugwu, Reggie. "Kris Stephens Is the mother of one child, with producer Rockstar". BET.com. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  2. Green, Alexandria. "Grand Hustle's newest artist, Kris Stephens, talks new single". Rolling Out. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
  3. Markman, Rob. "T.I.'s 'Memories Back Then' Is 'Just As Hot' Without Gotye Sample". MTV. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  4. "New Music: Kris Stephens – 'One in a Million' (Aaliyah cover)". Rap-Up.com. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  5. "RoccStar Drops Hot New Video for "Confidence"". UrbanBridgez.com. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
  6. "Producer RoccStar Unleashes Solo Debut Music Video "Confidence"". Blackrefer.com. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
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