Christopher Williams

Christopher Williams is a name synonymous with the peak of the New Jack Swing era and the sophisticated evolution of R&B. A native of the Bronx, New York, and the nephew of the legendary jazz icon Ella Fitzgerald, Williams carries an artistic pedigree that is virtually unmatched. In 1991, he cemented his place in the global zeitgeist portraying Kareem Akbar in the cult-classic film New Jack City. His contribution to the soundtrack, the gold-certified #1 single "Dreamin'," remains a cornerstone of urban contemporary radio. With a career spanning over three decades, he has transitioned seamlessly between being a multi-platinum recording artist and a prolific actor, starring in over thirty off-Broadway stage productions and television dramas like New York Undercover.