Born January 18th 1986, Cheryse Nicol Pickens is on the road to international stardom. Better known as Chey.N her passion for music and years of struggle have created this dynamic rapper/singer/writer/dancer. An extraordinarily multitalented artist that is a force to be reckoned with. She is a direct reflection of the raw honest experiences that have shaped her life and made her so relatable to her steady growing fan base of people in the US and all over the world.

At the tender age of 6 Chey's spunky character was discovered by an agent during a family trip to FAO Schwarz, which began her career in film and television. Since then she has appeared on well loved shows such as all my children, Law and Order, Criminal Intent and Special Victims unit, on networks such as Nickelodeon, NBC and ABC, in musical theater productions (Les Miserables) and many more...

However music and dance are her first loves. Chey has been determined to entertain the world from the beginning, she started dancing at just 3 years old; then got her 1st recording contract with Krizza Muzic at 14 and worked with development agents T-Money (fomer host of YO Mtv Raps) and Ossie Gibson to help shape her unique Hiphop & RNB/Punk persona. She's blazing, from her bold fresh flow to her sharp lyrical content to her gritty soulful voice she is simply unlike any one else. Repping a new genre which she affectionately calls Cheeky Pop in homage to her British roots.

Chey.N is currently working on her LP and collaborating both as an artist and writer with various other artists, producers, dj's, dancers, actors and directors. If you are interested in listening to Chey.N's music, reaching out to her management and/or exploring future opportunities to work with her, you can go to www.myspace.com/cheyNmusic

Chey N.

Location: NYC

Contact: www.myspace.com/cheyNmusic

Urbansteez.com Interview with Chey N.

Urbansteez.com: Tell us your name, and what area do you represent?

Chey N. : Chey.N, the neon kid. I'm global but I rep NYC all day ;o)

Urbansteez.com: How long have you been pursuing a career in the music industry?

Chey N. : I'v been in the game since I started professionally dancing and actin at like 6, so a long asssss time. Got my first deal when I was 14. I just turned 22

Urbansteez.com: What were you into before music?

Chey N. : I was a dancer for a minute. I was traveling break dancing and performing around the country.

Urbansteez.com: As an artist how would you describe your style and why?

Chey N. : Fresh! Lol but I have to say that dont I. Alot of people say that my delivery reminds them of the early 90's, I'v got a real cheeky way of saying things. My singing voice is more rock tho, so its a crazy mash up btwn that and the way I rhyme. I'm kinda on some other isht sometimes haha but people have been really gravitating towards my music and my style. I think they just ready for a change.

Urbansteez.com: If you had your pick which label to be signed to, which label would it be and why?

Chey N. : Def Pen Music Group..why..cause I'm the president thats why!! We're looking for major digital distribution right now but the movement is crazy. Shout to Ducketz the big boss and the whole def pen familia. Artist and producers dont hesitate to get at us!

Urbansteez.com: Who in your future would you want to collaborate with and why?

Chey N. : Well I'm kind of like a kid in a candy store when it comes to music haha. Even though I dont do a lot of collabo's I love working with other artists it brings something new out of me everytime.I'm stok'd about working with Boy Shy and Fly Society both are heavy as hell. I really want to be able to do a song with Bootsy Collins one day and I could die happy if I ever got to play with Prince.

Urbansteez.com: What are you working on now, and when can we expect to hear more of you?

Chey N. : Right now Hard Hitta is going bananas on the underground and radios starting to pick up, so we're following up with the first single from my Def Pen EP its called Breathe, it drops in April so watch for it!

Urbansteez.com: "Hard Hitta" is the S#!t !! Who are your influences?

Chey N. : Hmm I always have to think when people ask me that question.... I think classic rock soul and funk really shaped my sound. So definitely P-Funk, Bootsy Collins Jimi Hendrix.

Urbansteez.com: Wow Jimi was No Joke!! What do you think of the hip hop / music world right now?

Chey N. : Music is a cycle.. we go through phases, right now we're kind of in a disco type one single era. Its good for the industry though because it means that the game is about to change. With cd's becoming obsolete the industry is looking for something new that people can really believe in enough to go out and support. So as much as some of these songs drive me crazzzzy I appreciate what its gonna do in the long run. Low is my shit tho, I cant front. Shout to Flo Rider, he was just reppin Dumpe Fresh so good lookin out!

Urbansteez.com: What will you do with your first royalty check?

Chey N. : Buy my mom a house, gotta take care of mom dukes first.

Urbansteez.com: Don't worry mama dukes, your baby girl GOT CHA!!! When you make it big, what car will you first purchase?

Chey N. :  Hmmmm...I'm so not the flashy car type chick but I might have to get that all black SLR with the butterfly doors.

Urbansteez.com: What's in your sound system right now?

Chey N. : Seal, Kanye West, John Legend, Danity Kane, Donell Jones, Coldplay, Fly Society, Sade

Urbansteez.com: Every guy wants to know what does it take to get to your heart?

Chey N. : Haha well I am pretty much married to my business but when a guy comes along thats swagged out enough to take my focus from my music, then he will definitely have my heart.

Urbansteez.com: Fellas, Get your swagger right!!!  How can fans contact you in the future (myspace, email, PO box, etc.)??

Chey N. :Come check me on www.myspace.com/cheyNmusic guys, I go through the inbox myself and try to get back with everyone so hit me up! For all the latest episodes of the Ducketz/Kasmo radio show, hiphop/entertainment news and all Chey.N updates hit defpenradio.com

Urbansteez.com: ANY SHOT OUTS???

Chey N. :Gotta say whats up to Def Pen, we're on some big things for 2008. Look out for my crew Dumpe Fresh coming to the US soon, sickest clothing line on the planet ;o). My management over at Persaud Brothers Ent. Shout to all my fam on myspace, over 10,000 people I can believe it! Thanks to every single person who has supported me, who has reached out to help or become part of the movement. You guys inspire me everyday and everytime I falter you are the reason I get back up and on my grind. Love you for that, big thanks to Ameer and Urbansteez for ur support!

Chey N.- Cocky

Chey N- Safe Bet

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