Christopher Dotson Explained

Prince Chrishan
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Birth Name:Christopher Chrishan Dotson
Birth Place:Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Origin:Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Years Active:2008–present
Associated Acts:Chris Brown, Ty Dolla Sign, Drake

Christopher Chrishan Dotson, better known by his stage name Prince Chrishan (or simply Chrishan), is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is known for his songwriting and production work for fellow R&B singer Chris Brown, having been credited on each of his studio albums since Royalty in 2015. For other artists, he has co-written or produced the Billboard Hot 100-top 40 songs "Look Back at It" by A Boogie wit da Hoodie, and "Dangerous" by Meek Mill. Prior, he first gained recognition for his work on Adrian Marcel's 2014 single "2AM", which received gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[1] [2] [3]

Early life

Chrishan was born in Toledo, Ohio and grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He attended High School for Recording Arts in St. Paul, Minnesota.[4]

Personal life

Chrishan is the nephew of singer Lyfe Jennings. Chrishan's brother was murdered in February 2017 in Toledo, Ohio.[5]

Discography

YearAlbum
2009Night & Day
2009I Am: Chrishan The Prince
2010Man Of The Year
2011Heart Of A Lion
2011Man Of The Year 2
2012Money & Liqour
2012Forever
2013Man Of The Year 3
2015TieDye, Pt. 1
2019Ultraviolet
2022TieDye, Pt. 2

Production discography

YearTitleArtistAlbum
2012"Wings"[6] Little MixDNA
"Live It Up" (Featuring Mann)Kid InkDaydreamer
"Go To Waste"Kevin McCallrowspan="2"
"Hoes in This House" (Featuring Problem)
"Elevator"Daichi MiuraThe Entertainer
2014"All Time"Chief KeefBang, Pt. 2
"Stereo"W-inds.Timeless
"Alleyoop"B. Smythstyle="text-align:center;"
"2AM"Adrian Marcelstyle="text-align:center;"
"Ride It"Eric BellingerThe Rebirth
"Homicide"Kevin GatesBy Any Means
"Holding Aces"Alexandra StanUnlocked
"Little Lies"
2015"Wish I Never"Joelle Hadjiastyle="text-align:center;"
"Ain't Bout To Do" (Featuring French Montana)Diggy SimmonsOut of This World
"Papi" (Featuring Baby Bash and Baeza)Jonn Hartstyle="text-align:center;"
"This Work" (Featuring Chrishan)O.T. GenasisRhythm & Bricks
"Buzzin'" Featuring The Game and YGLyrica AndersonHello
"Material Things" (Featuring Wiz Khalifa)
"Confidence" (Featuring Chrishan)King LosGodMoneyWar
"Wrist" Featuring Solo LucciChris BrownRoyalty
"Brand New"Austin MahoneThis Is Not The Album
2016"Something New" (Featuring Chris Brown)Zendayastyle="text-align:center;"
"WAM" (Featuring Wale and E-40)[7] Adrian Marcelstyle="text-align:center;"
"Whippin'" Featuring Section Boyz and MigosChris Brown[8]
"I Need Love" (Featuring Hoody Baby and Young Blacc)
"Party Next Door" (Featuring Young Blacc)
"Actin' Like This" (Featuring Dee Cosey)
"Wrist (Remix)" (Featuring Young Thug and Young Jeezy)
"Substance"
"Grass Ain't Greener"Chris Brownstyle="text-align:center;"
"The World Is Dope"The Lonely IslandPopstar[9]
"Twisted"Kalin WhiteChapter 21[10]
"Savage"
"Favorite Thing About You"
"Pull Up (Aye)"
"Take Care"
"Teams"
"Chapter 21"
"Kriss Kross"Chris BrownAttack The Block
"Party"Chris Brownstyle="text-align:center;"
"No Choice"Chief Keefstyle="text-align:center;"
2017"BDY on Me"Omarionrowspan="3" style="text-align:center;"
"Distance"
"W4W (Word for Word)"
"F With U"(Featuring Ty Dolla Sign)Kid Inkstyle="text-align:center;"
"I See You" (Featuring Chris Brown)Kap Gstyle="text-align:center;"
"I'm A Fan" (Featuring Jeremih)Pia Miastyle="text-align:center;"
"Jiu Jitsu" (Featuring Chris Brown)Oneinthe4reststyle="text-align:center;"
"Don't Matter"August Alsinastyle="text-align:center;"
"Tone It Down" (Featuring Chris Brown)Gucci ManeMr. Davis
"Anything U Want" (Featuring Wiz Khalifa and Jeremih)Sevyn StreeterGirl Disrupted
"Back For More" (Featuring Jeremih)Justine Skyestyle="text-align:center;"
"Hotel Bathroom"French MontanaJungle Rules
"No Pressure" (Featuring Future)
"Post & Delete" (Featuring Chris Brown)Zoey Dollazstyle="text-align:center;"
"Something New" (Featuring Ty Dolla Sign)Wiz Khalifastyle="text-align:center;"
"Dawsin's Breek"Ty Dolla SignBeach House 3
"Ex" (Featuring YG)
"Lil Favorite" (Featuring MadeinTyo)
"In Your Phone" (Featuring Lauren Jauregui)
"Droptop in the Rain" (Featuring Tory Lanez)
"All The Time"
"Enormous" (Featuring Ty Dolla Sign)Gucci ManeMr. Davis
QuestionsChris BrownHeartbreak on a Full Moon
"Roses"
"Sip"
"This Ain't"
"Pull Up"
"Sensei"
"Summer Breeze"
"This Way"
"Reddi Whip"
"Emotions"
"Don't Slow Me Down"
"I Wanna"
"Always" (Featuring Chris Brown & Ty Dolla Sign)A1 Bentleystyle="text-align:center;"
2018"Me So Bad" (Featuring French Montana & Ty Dolla $ign)TinasheJoyride
"Give Her Some Money"Maliibu Miitchstyle="text-align:center;"
"Pineapple" (Featuring Gucci Mane & Quavo)Ty Dolla $ignBeach House 3 (Deluxe)
"Clout" (Featuring 21 Savage)
"Number"
"Drugs" (Featuring Wiz Khalifa)
"Simple" (Featuring Yo Gotti)
"Lie Detector" (Featuring Lil Pump)24hrsstyle="text-align:center;"
"The Light"Jeremih & Ty Dolla $ignMihTy
"Undo" (Featuring Jeremih & Tory Lanez)RL Grimestyle="text-align:center;"
"Jaded"DrakeScorpion
"Dangerous" (Featuring PnB Rock & Jeremih)Meek MillLegends of the Summer
"ABCD (Friend Zone)"PnB Rockstyle="text-align:center;"
"No Stylist" (Featuring Drake)French Montanastyle="text-align:center;"
"Startender" (Featuring Offset & Tyga)A Boogie wit da HoodieHoodie SZN
"Look Back at It"
"The Light"Jeremih & Ty Dolla $ignMihTy
"FYT" (Featuring French Montana)
"Perfect Timing"
"New Level" (Featuring Lil Wayne)
"Lie 2 Me"
"Shootin Shots" (Featuring Ty Dolla $ign & Tory Lanez)Trey Songzstyle="text-align:center;"
2019"I Like Girls" (Featuring Lil Skies)PnB Rockstyle="text-align:center;"
"Rule The World" (Featuring Ariana Grande)2 ChainzRap or Go to the League
"Dirty (Remix)" (Featuring Chris Brown, Feather & Rahky)Tankstyle="text-align:center;"
"One Thought Away" (Featuring Wiz Khalifa)Asher Angelstyle="text-align:center;"
"Soakin' Wet" (Featuring Offset & City Girls)Marlostyle="text-align:center;"
"All Night Long" (Featuring Trey Songz)YFN Luccistyle="text-align:center;"
"Hands Off" (Featuring Jeremih & Ty Dolla $ign)Gucci ManeDelusions of Grandeur
"She A Winner" (Featuring City GirlsTroublestyle="text-align:center;"
"Leave Em Alone" (Featuring Lil Baby, City Girls & PnB Rock)Layton Greenestyle="text-align:center;"
"Restroom Occupied" (Featuring Chris Brown)Yella BeezyBaccend Beezy
"Baguettey" (Featuring Trapboy Freddy)
"Trust"
"Come Together" (Featuring H.E.R.)Chris BrownIndigo
"Emerald / Burgundy" (Featuring Juvenile & Juicy J)
"Sorry Enough"
"H.Y.W.I." (Featuring Christian Combs)Teyana Taylorstyle="text-align:center;"
"1 Question" (Featuring Jeremih, Chris Brown & Rick Ross)E-40Practice Makes Paper
"Fuck It Up" (Featuring Tyga & City Girls)YBN Nahmirstyle="text-align:center;"
"Hottest in the City" (Featuring Juicy J & Project Pat)Ty Dolla $ignstyle="text-align:center;"
"Ain't My Fault" (Featuring Boosie Badazz)Troublestyle="text-align:center;"
"Thot Box (Remix)" (Featuring Young M.A., Dreezy, Dream Doll, Mulatto & Chinese Kitty)Hitmakastyle="text-align:center;"
"Hit Yo Dance" (Featuring Yella Beezy & NLE Choppa)Rubi Rosestyle="text-align:center;"
"Midnight Hour" (Featuring Ty Dolla $ign)Skrillex & Boyz Noisestyle="text-align:center;"
"Feelings"TinasheSongs for You
"Cash Race"
"Link Up"
"Surprise Me"Eric BellingerCuffing Season 3
"Undress"
"Heaven Sent"
"Glow Up Together"
"Material"
"OMW"
"Redo"
"My Mind" (Featuring Jacquees)FabolousSummertime Shootout 3: Coldest Summer Ever
"Choosy" (Featuring Jeremih & Davido)
"Ooh Yeah" (Featuring Ty Dolla $ign)
"Options" (Featuring PnB Rock, Gucci Mane & 2 Chainz)
"Too Late" (Featuring Jeremih)
2021"X" (featuring Jeremih)Tinashe333
2024"Paid"¥$ (Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign)Vultures 1
"Do It" (featuring YG)

Notes and References

  1. https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/prince_chrishan_and_the_majestic_minneapolis_sound
  2. Web site: Championships - Meek Mill | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic . AllMusic . 18 August 2019.
  3. Web site: Here Are the Lyrics to A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's 'Look Back at It' . April 30, 2019 . Billboard Magazine . 19 August 2019.
  4. Web site: Chrishan Bio . MTV . 19 August 2014. 27 November 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141127084747/http://www.mtv.com/artists/chrishan/biography/.
  5. Web site: DEMAJIO D. STRIKER Obituary . Legacy.com . 29 October 2017.
  6. Web site: Credits . PrinceChrishan . 6 December 2015 . December 8, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151208173016/http://princechrishan.tumblr.com/credits . dead .
  7. Web site: Adrian Marcel Enlists Wale & E-40 For Cali Banger, 'WAM' . February 25, 2016 . Singersroom.com . 26 February 2016.
  8. Web site: Instagram .
  9. Web site: Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016) - Soundtrack.Net.
  10. Web site: Kalin White – Chapter 21 Lyrics Genius Lyrics.