CHASE'S STORY
A few words come to mind when describing Chase Mitchell. Seasoned, smooth and sultry are immediate choices. Unexpected lyrics and soulful hip-pop tracks will have you uncontrollably moving in your skin! An unlikely combination ...yes! Especially since this artist is still technically a teenager.
At age 9, Chase was cast as part of a music trio. It was this experience that unleashed his passion to perform that had been part of Chase's DNA since birth. The band consisted of two other young men, both much older than Chase. The eldest member of the group provided a nice "older-brother" role to Chase and was the bands back bone ... but it was Chase on lead vocals that always carried the stage. The musical chemistry between Chase and this former band mate would materialize again but in 2003 the group disbanded to explore their own interests.
As a solo-artist, Chase further pursued his musical interest. With a move to Nashville, Chase began immersing himself in writing circles and country music scene. Chase was growing as an artist and on his way to finding his true musical self. While in Tennessee, Chase recorded one album with Nashville producer Biff Watson. While some of these cuts had great success on Internet radio and inspired crowds, Chase felt he was still searching for his own sound.
Chase was then afforded the opportunity to travel and work in LA. During this time Chase took another musical leap forward while getting back to some of his true musical influences such as Michael Jackson, Hall & Oats, Justin Timberlake, and Robin Thicke. "In LA," Chase says "I started to develop a sound with what was more in line with what I had always envisioned in my head." After LA, Chase returned to his roots back in Georgia and began reflecting on a decade of sounds and experiences.
Then in 2009 Chase partnered with Creality Productions and re-connected with his former band mate and "big-brother" influence, Tim Brantley. Tim and Chase began a new journey and started co-producing some of the new songs Chase had transcribed in a quest to make an album that is uniquely Chase. Then we were all blown away when, after hearing a few tracks, Jon Kaplan agreed to mix the project for us. Now as Chase reflects on his new album he states "Tim, Jon, and I have completely captured the sound that I was striving for" "This process has been a labor of love" states Chase and "even though it took almost a year of my life it was worth every second." Chase feels fortunate to have been afforded the artistic freedom most artists' dream of when recording his most recent album. According to Chase, Every artist needs a muse, and I think mine comes from my lyrics ... just as every artist has a vision in their mind of what they are trying to create. "I feel really good about how this project turned out, but I am just hitting my stride and I look forward to continuing to grow with my music." states Chase with a grin.
While his youthful musical influences subtly come through ...this music screams Chase has arrived! The seasoned, mature vocal tones & retro sound will take you back and grab your attention! Kaplan described the record as straight up main stream hits; while Doc Holliday describes Chase as one of the best natural talents he has ever worked with!
Now at the ripe old age of 19, Chase has over 200 tour dates already under his belt and close to 100 recordings in his growing portfolio. Chase's opening credits already includes artists such as Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, OutKast, Lil Zane. He has also played side stages with majors such as Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban ...and many others. Chase is a seasoned artist whose appeal spans many age groups and breaks demographic barriers as a true five tool crossover performer!
45 Questions for Chase
1. Favorite breakfast cereal?
Peanut Butter Captain Crunch… – hard to choose between normal Captain Crunch or the Peanut Butter. But I think for sure…. Peanut Butter Captain Crunch!!
2. Best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
My Pappy told me this and it has stuck with me….
“Don’t violate the natural order of things…
Always seek to learn that order…
It can be found in the red words.”
3. WII or Playstation3?
Playstation3, Definitely!!
4. Favorite subject in school?
Naptime!!
5. If you could relive any moment in your life, what would it be?
The very first time I ever went to Disney World! I remember it pretty well. I was pretty young but I remember just going crazy the whole time. My parents chasing me around the whole time… It was really cool!!
6. What do you do when you think no one is watching?
I pretend that I have a different accent and pretend that I am an undercover spy.
7. What did you always get in trouble for when you were little?
Running away… Always just leaving the house when I was little without telling my parents and my parents would have to go hunt me down in the neighborhood.
8. What is the happiest moment in your life so far?
The day we signed with Creality Productions.
9. Do you have any nicknames?
C Haas, C Money, Awesome! Yeah, just pretty much “Awesome.”
10. What was your favorite toy when you were little?
My Buzz Lightyear… I got this limited edition one that was all chromed out. Wherever it was usually white, mine was all chrome. I even put my name on the bottom of his foot like Andy did and I sat there for about an hour rubbing my name off so that it looked like it was all worn in.
11. Who would win – the Hulk or Yoda?
Yoda!! Yeah, Yoda would DEFINITELY kick The Hulks butt! Yeah, we would send out this force field to block all of The Hulk’s advances. Yoda would just cut him in half with the laser. Yoda is smart and super fast too. He would assess the whole situation and in seconds he would be on top of The Hulk’s head and it would be over!!! The Hulk is not as agile, smart or as fast as Yoda!
12. Choose a movie title that best describes your life?
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
13. Favorite cartoon character?
Batman… WAIT… Flash Gordon!!!! Flash Gordon is the best! He is original.
14. Favorite Halloween costume of yours?
Michael Jackson. I had a picture of me in it! That was awesome!
15. Legos or Lincoln Logs?
Legos!!! Hell yeah!!! Lincoln Logs are cool but you can only build the same thing over and over just different sizes. Legos are cool because you can build whatever!
16. First concert you ever went to?
N’Sync. I was like 8… that was my first concert. (starts singing to a table full of friends)
17. Last time you threw a fit & cried to get your way?
Last week, when I wanted a Hall & Oates concert t-shirt. It was on sale and I wanted it bad! I don’t know that I threw myself on the ground but I could have… that’s how badly I wanted it
18. What do you do when you are feeling sad?
Sing N’Sync songs!! (oh my…. More singing….)
19. Mornings or nights?
NIGHTS!!!! DEFINITELY!!!
20. What’s the weirdest thing you have ever eaten?
Raw Octopus.
21. What’s the grossest thing you have ever eaten?
My mom’s meatloaf is just gross! She knows I hate it but my dad loves it so she cooks it all of the time! I HATE IT!! … It’s bull cocky!!! I can’t help thinking that I am eating way to much meat…. Like a gigantic burger with no bun… with BAKED KETCHUP!! UGH!!!
22. What is the funniest prank played on you or played by you?
I once put saran wrap completely covering the opening of my friend’s bedroom door while he was sleeping. When he woke up and opened his door, he walked right into the “wall” of saran wrap. He was so groggy from just waking up that he just kind of bounced backwards and fell on his butt! It was so funny!!
23 .If you could change your name, what would it be?
Amadeo Mastrogiovanni
(I know someone who really has this name!! This is a FREAKIN AWESOME NAME!!)
24. What job would you hate to have?
Just having one!
25. You are a closet ___________ fan.
POWDERPUFF GIRLS!!! I seriously had a dream just a little while back that I was the only male powder puff girl… (reciting all of the powderpuff girl names). I guess I would have been a powderpuff boy!
26. What sitcom family would you want to be a part of?
The Simpsons…. OR WAIT….. FAMILY GUY!!! I already feel like I am part of “Family Guy”. Rob is a lot like Peter, KD is Stewie…. I would be want to be Peter though if I was in that family! He ROCKS!!
27. Favorite commercial?
I love all of the Jack’s Beef Jerky “Messin with Sasquatch” commercials!! They are freaking HILARIOUS!!!
28. What would you do for a Klondike Bar?
I would walk 500 miles then I would walk 500 more just to be the man who walked 1,000 miles to fall down at your door for a Klondike Bar!!
29. What is the first thing you notice about a girl?
Whether or not they “know” they are noticeable… I don’t like girls that think they are so noticeable. I would rather a girl be humble about knowing they are noticeable.
30. Chips Ahoy or Oreo?
Oreos but just the cream filling… not the actual cookie that gets stuck in your teeth and makes your teeth all black! But the best are GINGER SNAPS!!! Whenever me and my Pappy would go camping he would always bring Ginger Snaps and we would just sit around the whole time eating them. It’s Great!!!
31. Coke or Pepsi?
Coke… In a bottle! It’s a Southern thing Baby!!! You can’t live in Georgia and drink Pepsi!! That’s Blasphemy!!!
32. Butter, Salt or Plain popcorn?
Butter AND Salt!!! I have this white cheddar seasoning that I always put on it!! It’s great!
33. What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
Climbed onto the roof of the Nickelodeon Studio while in Los Angeles recording my new songs last month!
34. What is one bad habit you have?
Sleeping! I LOVE TO SLEEP!!! I know it wastes so much of the day but I love it too much!!!
35. Mama’s boy or Daddy’s boy?
Mama’s boy!! Are you kidding me?!
36. Three things you can’t live without?
My guitar! My notepad! And my muse!
37. What super hero would you be? Why?
Batman!! He happens to run a multi-billion dollar franchise (Wayne Industries) and he has the heart of a man’s man, the soul of a poet and he kicks butt and takes names!!! And have you SEEN all of his wonderful toys?!?!?!?
38. What is the last thing you do before you go to sleep?
Kiss my mom goodnight and pray… that I don’t get caught sneaking out after she goes to bed!
39. Ever tried to count how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?
Absolutely NOT!
40. What would you do on the spur of a moment if you were given the chance?
I would go straight to the beaches of Colombia!
41. Favorite memory of spending time with your family?
Every Thanksgiving! We go to Florida together and it is always awesome!!
42. Favorite holiday? Why?
CHRISTMAS!!! And Hanukkah… and Kwanza….
43. Last time you cuddled with your mom?
I don ’t cuddle enough with my mom. I really need to work on that! I love you Mom!
44. If you could live in any decade, which would it be? Why?
It would have to be ’75 to ’85! I love everything about that crossover! It’s the best of both decades!!!
45. Who do you look up to the most?
Anybody taller than 5’8”.
