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==Biography==
==Biography==
===Early life===
===Early life===
Chasez left his birthplace of [[Washington, D.C.]], to live with the Chasez family in [[Bowie, Maryland]]. He attended the former Belair Junior High School and then [[Bowie High School]]. His mother read an article in the [[Washington Post]] announcing auditions for [[Disney]]'s ''[[The Mickey Mouse Club]]'', and encouraged Chasez to try out. Chasez was cast as a performer in the third season and stayed until the show's cancellation in 1994.
Chasez was adopted by Roy and Karen Chasez at age five.<ref name="Blender">{{cite web | title=Who Does JC Chasez Think He Is?| publisher=Blender Magazine| url=http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?id=714 | accessdate=April 14 | accessyear=2003}}</ref> He left his birthplace of [[Washington, D.C.]], to live with the Chasez family in [[Bowie, Maryland]]. He attended the former Belair Junior High School and then [[Bowie High School]]. His mother read an article in the [[Washington Post]] announcing auditions for [[Disney]]'s ''[[The Mickey Mouse Club]]'', and encouraged Chasez to try out. Chasez was cast as a performer in the third season and stayed until the show's cancellation in 1994.


While a Mouseketeer, Chasez befriended future bandmate [[Justin Timberlake]], along with other future entertainers such as [[Britney Spears]], [[Christina Aguilera]], [[Keri Russell]], [[Ryan Gosling]], and [[Tony Lucca]].
While a Mouseketeer, Chasez befriended future bandmate [[Justin Timberlake]], along with other future entertainers such as [[Britney Spears]], [[Christina Aguilera]], [[Keri Russell]], [[Ryan Gosling]], and [[Tony Lucca]].
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His debut solo album, ''[[Schizophrenic (album)|Schizophrenic]]'', was released on [[February 24]], [[2004]]. It features the singles "[[Some Girls (Dance with Women)]]" "[[All Day Long I Dream About Sex]]" and "Build My World".
His debut solo album, ''[[Schizophrenic (album)|Schizophrenic]]'', was released on [[February 24]], [[2004]]. It features the singles "[[Some Girls (Dance with Women)]]" "[[All Day Long I Dream About Sex]]" and "Build My World".


Chasez's second album, ''[[Kate (album)|Kate]]'', which was originally scheduled to be released in early 2007, featured work with such producers as [[Dallas Austin]], [[Timbaland]], [[Justin Timberlake]] and [[Billy Steinberg]]. However, Chasez parted ways with [[Jive Records]] in September 2007.<ref name="Jive">{{cite web | title="JC Chasez Cuts Ties With Jive" | publisher = Billboard| url= http://billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003637150| accessdate=2007-08-27}}</ref>
Chasez's second album, ''[[Kate (album)|Kate]]'', which was originally scheduled to be released in early 2007, featured work with such producers as [[Dallas Austin]], [[Timbaland]], [[Justin Timberlake]] and [[Billy Steinberg]]. However, Chasez parted ways with [[Jive Records]] in September 2007.<ref name="Jive">{{cite web | title="JC Chasez Cuts Ties With Jive" | publisher = Billboard| url= http://billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003637150| accessdate=2007-08-27}}</ref> Chasez will release the album under his own record label early 2008.


===Other Work===
===Other Work===
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
In a 2001 interview with [[Larry King]], Chasez declared that he is a [[Mennonite]] [[Christian]].<ref name="Mennonite">{{cite web|title = The Religion of JC Chasez, singer with 'N Sync |publisher = Adherents.com| date = [[January 9]] [[2001]]|url = http://www.adherents.com/people/pc/JC_Chasez.html |accessdate = 2007-09-11}}</ref>
In a 2001 interview with [[Larry King]], Chasez declared that he is a [[Mennonite]] [[Christian]].<ref name="Mennonite">{{cite web|title = The Religion of JC Chasez, singer with 'N Sync |publisher = Adherents.com| date = [[January 9]] [[2001]]|url = http://www.adherents.com/people/pc/JC_Chasez.html |accessdate = 2007-09-11}}</ref>

When asked what drug he would never do again in a 2004 interview with [[Blender Magazine]], Chasez responded by saying, "Anything with chemicals scares the shit out of me... I’ve only done mushrooms and smoked pot."<ref name="Blender" />


Chasez was in a long-term relationship with singer/actress [[Nikki DeLoach]] during their time on'' [[The Mickey Mouse Club]]'' and his early days in 'N Sync. Chasez has also been romantically linked to [[Tara Reid]], and was in a relationship with [[Eva Longoria]] in 2004.
Chasez was in a long-term relationship with singer/actress [[Nikki DeLoach]] during their time on'' [[The Mickey Mouse Club]]'' and his early days in 'N Sync. Chasez has also been romantically linked to [[Tara Reid]], and was in a relationship with [[Eva Longoria]] in 2004.

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JC Chasez

Joshua Scott Chasez (born August 8, 1976), better known as JC Chasez, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and occasional actor, best known as one of the lead vocalists in the pop group 'N Sync. In 2004, Chasez released a solo album, Schizophrenic, and has gone on to write and produce for music acts such as Girls Aloud, Basement Jaxx, and the Backstreet Boys.

Biography

Early life

Chasez was adopted by Roy and Karen Chasez at age five.[1] He left his birthplace of Washington, D.C., to live with the Chasez family in Bowie, Maryland. He attended the former Belair Junior High School and then Bowie High School. His mother read an article in the Washington Post announcing auditions for Disney's The Mickey Mouse Club, and encouraged Chasez to try out. Chasez was cast as a performer in the third season and stayed until the show's cancellation in 1994.

While a Mouseketeer, Chasez befriended future bandmate Justin Timberlake, along with other future entertainers such as Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Keri Russell, Ryan Gosling, and Tony Lucca.

'N Sync

JC Chasez signing an autograph

Chasez has written and produced many of 'N Sync's songs, such as "No Strings Attached", "Bringin' Da Noise", "Digital Get Down", and "Space Cowboy" for 'N Sync's multiplatinum record-breaking second album, "No Strings Attached." He also co-wrote the song "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays," for 'N Sync's Christmas album, "Home for Christmas", and "The Game Is Over," "Selfish," and many others on 'N Sync's third album Celebrity, as well as writing and producing for other artists such as Girls Aloud, Wild Orchid, and a track featured on Euge Groove's self-titled album.

Solo Career

After recording the single "Blowin' Me Up (With Her Love)" for the soundtrack of the Drumline motion picture, released in December 2002, Chasez decided to record a solo album.

His debut solo album, Schizophrenic, was released on February 24, 2004. It features the singles "Some Girls (Dance with Women)" "All Day Long I Dream About Sex" and "Build My World".

Chasez's second album, Kate, which was originally scheduled to be released in early 2007, featured work with such producers as Dallas Austin, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake and Billy Steinberg. However, Chasez parted ways with Jive Records in September 2007.[2] Chasez will release the album under his own record label early 2008.

Other Work

Chasez has made guest appearances on CBS's The Ghost Whisperer and NBC's Las Vegas. He also had a cameo in Moby's music video for We Are All Made Of Stars.

He will have a role as a bar owner in Killer Movie, set to be released summer 2008.

Chasez collaborated with Basement Jaxx on "Plug It In", a song off their 2003 album Kish Kash. They returned the favor by producing the track "Shake It" for Schizophrenic. Chasez has collaborated with DJ/composer BT on BT's 2003 album Emotional Technology, where he provided backup vocals on the tracks "Somnambulist" and "The Force of Gravity". It was his second time working with Transeau, as he produced the 'N Sync hit "Pop".

Chasez contributes backing vocals on two songs he co-wrote with Eric Bazilian (of The Hooters) and Jonatha Brooke on Brooke's 2007 album Careful What You Wish For.

Chasez was named one of People Magazine's Hottest Bachelors in June 2006.

In a recent interview Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter reported that JC Chasez has written an uptempo song "Treat Me Right" with AJ McLean for the Backstreet Boys new album Unbreakable.

Vocal Ability

After collaborating with Chasez, folk singer Jonatha Brooke said, "He's got a four-octave range, he can sing anything. It's like being in a candy store, because he can sing anything."[3]

Personal life

In a 2001 interview with Larry King, Chasez declared that he is a Mennonite Christian.[4]

When asked what drug he would never do again in a 2004 interview with Blender Magazine, Chasez responded by saying, "Anything with chemicals scares the shit out of me... I’ve only done mushrooms and smoked pot."[1]

Chasez was in a long-term relationship with singer/actress Nikki DeLoach during their time on The Mickey Mouse Club and his early days in 'N Sync. Chasez has also been romantically linked to Tara Reid, and was in a relationship with Eva Longoria in 2004.

Discography

See also: 'N Sync discography

Albums

JC Chasez discography
Singles"Blowin' Me Up", "Some Girls", "All Day Long I Dream About Sex"
JC Chasez discography
Singles"Until Yesterday", "You Ruined Me"

Singles

All regularly released singles and their chart peak position in U.S. Billboard Hot 100 (US 100), U.S. Top 40 Mainstream (US Main), UK Singles Top 75 (UK), Canadian Singles Chart (CAN), Australian Top 50 (AUS), New Zealand Top 40 (NZ), Irish Top 50 (IRE) and in the Belgian UltraTop 50 (BEL).

Year Single Chart positions Album
US 100 US Main UK CAN AUS NZ IRE BEL
2003 "Blowin' Me Up (with Her Love)" 35 14 131 24 - - 201 - Schizophrenic
2004 "Some Girls (Dance with Women)" 88 30 131 - - - 201 - Schizophrenic
2004 "All Day Long I Dream About Sex" - - 167 - 25 32 - 44 Schizophrenic
2006 "Until Yesterday" - - - - - - - - Kate
2007 "You Ruined Me" - - - - - - - - Kate
Notes:
  • 1 "Some Girls" was released along with "Blowin' Me Up" (B-side)

Guest appearances

Year Artist Song Album
1999 Blaque "Bring It All to Me" Blaque
2000 Euge Groove "Give in to Me" Euge Groove
2002 Various Artists "Blowin' Me Up (with Her Love)" Drumline Soundtrack
2003 Basement Jaxx "Plug it In" Kish Kash
2003 BT "Force of Gravity" Emotional Technology
2003 BT "Somnambulist" Emotional Technology
2005 The Stone Movement "Slow Songs" Unreleased
2006 Carlos Santana "If I Don't" Unreleased
2007 Backstreet Boys "Treat Me Right" Unbreakable
2007 Jonatha Brooke "Careful What You Wish For" Careful What You Wish For
2007 Jonatha Brooke "Beautiful Girl" Careful What You Wish For

References

  1. ^ a b "Who Does JC Chasez Think He Is?". Blender Magazine. Retrieved April 14. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ ""JC Chasez Cuts Ties With Jive"". Billboard. Retrieved 2007-08-27.
  3. ^ Streeter, Leslie Gray. (11-04-07). "Brooke on British fans, blogs, and boybanders". The Palm Beach Post. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ "The Religion of JC Chasez, singer with 'N Sync". Adherents.com. January 9 2001. Retrieved 2007-09-11. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

External links

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=JC_Chasez&diff=176357602&oldid=176357350

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