Christopher Williams, born on August 22, 1967, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and actor originally from the Bronx. He is recognized for his smooth vocal style during the late 1980s and early 1990s, a period known as the New Jack Swing era. As the nephew of the esteemed jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald, he is particularly well-known for his hit songs such as “Talk to Myself,” “Promises, Promises,” and the number one R&B single “I’m Dreamin’.”
**Musical Career and Highlights**
* **Rise to Fame:** Mr. Williams signed with Geffen Records in the late 1980s, and his debut album, *Adventures in Paradise* (1989), helped establish his presence in the R&B music scene.
* **Chart Success:** His song “I’m Dreamin’,” which was featured on the *New Jack City* soundtrack, achieved the number one position on the Billboard R&B chart in 1991.
* **Albums:** His discography includes *Adventures in Paradise* (1989), *Changes* (1992), and *Not a Perfect Man* (1995).
* Additional information can be found on Wikipedia.
**Acting and Other Ventures**
* **Film:** Mr. Williams portrayed Kareem Akbar in the 1991 film *New Jack City* and also appeared in *Gunmen*.
* **Television/Stage:** He made a cameo appearance on *New York Undercover* and has participated in several off-Broadway productions, including *A Good Man Is Hard to Find*.
