Chris and Conrad
| Company type | Duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Contemporary Christian music |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Chris Kuti, Conrad Johnson |
| Defunct | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Lakeland , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Chris Kuti, Conrad Johnson, Jeff Adams (manager) |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Chris and Conrad was a contemporary Christian music pair originating from Lakeland, Florida, composed of members Chris Kuti and Conrad Johnson. In early 2009, CCM Magazine ranked them as the "#2 Artist You Oughta Know." Their initial single, "Lead Me to the Cross," a radio adaptation of Brooke Fraser's worship track, climbed to #3 on Billboard magazine's Christian Songs chart in August 2009. Additionally, it secured the top position on the Christian Radio Weekly Inspirational Chart on May 18, 2009, and dominated the Billboard Soft AC/Inspirational Chart between July 20 and August 10, 2009.
Their debut album, titled Chris and Conrad, was released on May 5, 2009. The production was a collaborative effort by Kuti, Johnson, and David Garcia. This album also featured a documentary lasting 30 minutes that detailed its creation process. Later in 2009, they released their follow-up single "You're the One," accompanied by a music video directed by Jon Ward of Jonny Grand Films and Media.
History
The duo came together in 2007 after being introduced as individual performers and songwriting partners. Under the management of Jeff Adams from 2:20 Entertainment Group, they secured a multi-album contract with VSR Music Group, distributed by EMI, and commenced work on their first record. Chris Kuti co-established the Tampa Bay outreach initiative "Late Nite" and contributed the song "We Want the World to Hear" to Big Daddy Weave's 2008 release What Life Would Be Like. Collaborations also included working with Mike Weaver, Big Daddy Weave’s lead singer, on the track "Who I Really Am" featured on their debut album.
The partnership ended in November 2010 when they stopped touring and disbanded. Presently, Chris Kuti and his wife Mary hold positions as Global Worship Pastors at Lakepointe Church located in Rockwall, Texas.
Discography
- Chris and Conrad (2009)
External links
- Chris and Conrad official website