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Chris James
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| Birth name | Christopher Leon James |
| Born | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Origin | Murfreesboro, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Instruments | Multi-Instrumentalist |
| Years active | 1993–present |
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Chris James is an American audio engineer. He helps make music sound great. He has worked with many famous artists. These include Kings of Leon and Luther Vandross. He is best known for his work with Prince. Chris James was even nominated for a Grammy Award. This was for Prince's last album, Hit n Run Phase Two. Today, Chris James lives in the Los Angeles, California area.
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Who is Chris James?
Chris James is a talented music professional. He works behind the scenes. He helps musicians create their songs. He has been active in music since 1993.
What Does an Audio Engineer Do?
An audio engineer is like a sound scientist. They record, mix, and master music. Recording engineers capture sounds. Mixing engineers balance all the different sounds. This makes a song sound clear and exciting. Chris James does all these important jobs. He makes sure the music sounds perfect.
Working with Music Stars
Chris James has worked with many big names. He helped create hit songs. He worked with the rock band Kings of Leon. He also worked with the R&B legend Luther Vandross. His most famous work was with the music icon Prince. They worked together on many projects.
Grammy Nomination
Chris James achieved a major honor. He was nominated for a Grammy Award. This was for his work on Prince's album. The album was called Hit n Run Phase Two. He was nominated in the "Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical" category. This shows how skilled he is at his job. It was a big recognition for his talent.
