Chris Baietta
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| birth_name = Christopher John Baietta Manrrique
| alias = Less & Chris
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|02|14}}
| origin = Venezuela
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| years_active = 2005–present
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| associated_acts = Sixto Rein, Guaco, Niko La Fábrica
| name = Chris Baietta
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Christopher John Baietta Manrrique, (Barcelona, Venezuela, February 14, 1984), is a Venezuelan singer, songwriter and producer known by his stage name Chris Baietta.{{Cite web|date=2021-05-03|title=Al reguetón hecho en casa se suma el talento de Chris Baietta|url=http://www.eluniversal.com/entretenimiento/91810/al-regueton-hecho-en-casa-se-suma-el-talento-de-chris-baietta|access-date=2021-12-22|website=El Universal|language=es}} He was part of the group Equilibrio and the duo Less & Chris.{{Cite web|last=Almérida|first=Raquel|date=2017-03-30|title=¡Con todo! Less y Chris suben el éxito con "El Indicado"|url=https://www.noticias-ahora.com/less-chris-el-indicado/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=Noticias Ahora - Noticias de hoy en Carabobo, Venezuela y el mundo.|language=es}}
Musical career
Chris Baietta began his musical journey after completing his basic education in Puerto La Cruz, Anzoátegui, deciding to participate in a casting for a group called Equilibrio,{{Cite web|last=Leonardo|date=2020-03-03|title=SUS INICIOS- Así fue como Nacho recordó cuando cantaba en la agrupación "Equilibrio"|url=https://gossipvzla.com/sus-inicios-asi-fue-como-nacho-recordo-cuando-cantaba-en-la-agrupacion-equilibrio/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=Gossipvzla|language=es|archive-date=2021-12-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221172608/https://gossipvzla.com/sus-inicios-asi-fue-como-nacho-recordo-cuando-cantaba-en-la-agrupacion-equilibrio/|url-status=dead}} founded by Miguel Mendoza, better known as Nacho.{{Cite web|last=Mega|first=La|date=2019-09-20|title=#TBT: No creerás cómo se veía Nacho a los 19 años|url=https://www.lamega.com.co/famosos/no-creeras-como-se-veia-nacho-los-19-anos|access-date=2021-12-22|website=La Mega|language=spanish}}
This selection process was attended by more than 300 people in search of fulfilling their musical dream, through this group that was appearing on the reality show Generación S,{{Cite web|title=¡Generacion S conforma talentoso grupo de concursantes! {{!}} Venevision|url=http://www.venevision.com/mundo-show/nota/generacion-s-conforma-talentoso-grupo-de-concursantes|access-date=2021-12-22|website=www.venevision.com|archive-date=2021-12-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221172613/http://www.venevision.com/mundo-show/nota/generacion-s-conforma-talentoso-grupo-de-concursantes|url-status=dead}} broadcast by the Venezuelan open signal channel Venevision.{{Cite web|date=2017-10-11|title="El lado humano de la fama" presento a "Nacho" Mendoza|url=https://www.diariocolatino.com/lado-humano-la-fama-presento-nacho-mendoza/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=Diario Co Latino|language=es}} After a series of tests and preselections, Chris Baietta is officially called to join the ranks of Equilibrio.{{Cite web|date=2015-01-12|title=Equilibrio vuelve a los escenarios musicales|url=https://www.analitica.com/entretenimiento/equilibrio-vuelve-los-escenarios-musicales/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=Analitica.com|language=es}}
= Equilibrio (2005–2013) =
In 2005, Chris Baietta, participated in the vocal quintet called Equilibrio (as Chris John),{{Cite web|last=Medina|first=Carlos|title=Grupo Equilibrio|url=https://www.diversomagazine.com/2008/11/grupo-equilibrio.html|access-date=2021-12-22|website=Diverso Magazine}} where he achieved many successes, among them with the song entitled "Dos Extraños",{{Cite web|date=November 17, 2016|title=Equilibrio vuelve para seducir con "Bonita"|url=http://www.nprensa.com/espectaculo/equilibrio-vuelve-para-seducir-con-bonita/|access-date=2021-12-22|language=es}} two promotional tours of Colombia; and interpret one of the musical themes of a successful telenovela called The Whole Life, broadcast by Venevisión. He was able to perform countless times on national stages, including the Poliedro de Caracas, in addition to a live performance, singing a duet with Franco de Vita. After eight years, the group disbanded, so Chris Baietta continued a series of activities, preparing to further advance his musical project.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=CHRIS BAIETTA RITORNA DA SOLISTA CON LA CANZONE "KLOBATA"|url=https://www.vocespettacolo.com/chris-baietta-ritorna-da-solista-con-la-canzone-klobata/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=VOCE SPETTACOLO|language=it-IT|archive-date=2021-12-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221172648/https://www.vocespettacolo.com/chris-baietta-ritorna-da-solista-con-la-canzone-klobata/|url-status=dead}}
= Less & Chris (2014–2019) =
In 2014, Chris Baietta undertook a new musical duet project called Less & Chris, managing to position himself at the top of the Venezuelan music charts, with hits such as "Pa´ que te actives" with Sixto Rein,{{Cite web|date=2014-09-15|title=LESS & CHRIS (@lesschrismusica) SE UNEN A SIXTO REIN (@SoyRein), PA' QUE TE ACTIVES|url=https://www.mscnoticias.com.ve/2014/09/less-chris-lesschrismusica-se-unen-a-sixto-rein-soyrein-pa-que-te-actives/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=MSC Noticias|language=es}} "Rumba caliente",{{Cite web|title=Less y Chris invitan a su "Rumba Caliente" - La Voz|date=22 September 2015 |url=https://diariolavoz.net/2015/09/22/less-y-chris-invitan-a-su-rumba-caliente/|access-date=2021-12-22|language=es}} "Lagrimas no más Remix" with the famous group from Venezuela, Guaco,{{Cite web|date=2017-06-21|title=Less & Chris y Guaco estrenan remix de "Lágrimas no más"|url=https://www.mscnoticias.com.ve/2017/06/less-chris-y-guaco-estrenan-remix-de-lagrimas-no-mas/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=MSC Noticias|language=es}} and "Me recordarás" alongside Gustavo Elis, among others. One of the most important achievements of the duo was a triple number one on the three most important billboards in their country: Record Report, National Report and Monitor Latino.{{Cite web|date=2016-07-18|title=¡Imbatibles! Less y Chris en el número 1 con "Rumba Caliente"|url=https://www.elfarandi.com/2016/07/18/imbatibles-less-y-chris-en-el-numero-1-con-rumba-caliente/|access-date=2021-12-22|language=es}}{{Cite web|date=2016-07-18|title=Top5 monitorLATINO Venezuela del 11 al 17 de julio|url=https://www.monitorlatino.com/venezuela/top5-monitorlatino-venezuela-del-11-al-17-de-julio/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=Te acercamos a tu #1 – Solución de monitoreo para estaciones de radio y artistas|language=es}} They also had five nominations for the Pepsi Music Awards, which are awarded annually, under the sponsorship of that important company, in recognition of the best of Venezuelan music.{{Cite web|date=2017-02-03|title=La 5ta entrega de los Premios Pepsi Music ya tiene fecha|url=https://www.diariorepublica.com/espectaculos/la-5ta-entrega-de-los-premios-pepsi-music-ya-tiene-fecha|access-date=2021-12-22|website=DiarioRepublica.com|language=es}}
In 2015, they presented their album "Pa que te actives" at a concert in the city of Maracaibo.{{cite web|date=6 November 2015|title=Less y Chris lanzan disco y estrenan video con tremenda rumba|url=http://sunoticiero.com/less-y-chris-lanzan-disco-y-estrenan-video-con-tremenda-rumba/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=SuNoticiero|language=es}} In 2016, they would launch "El Indicado".{{Cite web|date=2016-11-14|title=Less & Chris Te Presentan A "EL Indicado"|url=https://www.qvacilon.com/musica/less-chris-te-presentan-a-el-indicado-2/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=Q`vacilon - Vacilando @ Todas Partes|language=es}} Then, when the duo decided to take a break from the stage, Chris Baietta entered the studios again to begin preparing what would be his first solo material.{{Cite web|date=2021-05-16|title=Venezolano Chris Baietta formará parte de la familia Heat|url=https://radio.otilca.org/venezolano-chris-baietta-formara-parte-de-la-familia-heat/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=Otilca Radio|language=es}}
= Solo debut (2020–present) =
In December 2020, Chris began a new stage in his musical career, as a soloist he released his first song entitled "Klobata", in collaboration with Troy La High and Fray Alvez. In 2021, he also presented "Ella me tiene" together with Niko La Fábrica and DAF 1012,{{Cite web|date=2021-10-21|title=Chris Baietta presenta|url=http://www.eluniversal.com/entretenimiento/110211/chris-baietta-presenta-ella-me-tiene|access-date=2021-12-22|website=El Universal|language=es}} and "Yo te conozco".{{Cite web|title="Yo te conozco" el lado más romántico de Chris Baietta|date=28 June 2021 |publisher=Circuitonoticias|url=http://circuitonoticias.com.ve/yo-te-conozco-el-lado-mas-romantico-de-chris-baietta/|access-date=2021-12-22|language=es}}
Discography
= With Equilibrio =
= As Less & Chris =
Awards and nominations
In 2015, Less & Chris received three nominations at the Pepsi Music Awards as Urban Artist of the Year, Urban Theme of the Year and Urban Video of the Year with the song "Rumba Caliente".{{Cite web|date=2015-08-24|title=Less y Chris con tres nominaciones a los Premios Pepsi Music|url=https://www.mscnoticias.com.ve/2015/08/less-y-chris-con-tres-nominaciones-a-los-premios-pepsi-music/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=MSC Noticias|language=es}}
References
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Category:People from Barcelona, Venezuela
Category:21st-century Venezuelan male singers