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Khrysis is a main in-house
producer for underground North
Carolina rap crew the Justus
League alongside esteemed
producer (and mentor) 9 th
Wonder of rap group Little
Brother. Although he was
constantly cast in 9th Wonder's
shadow, he continued to make a
name for himself, producing for artists outside of the Justus League camp,
including Sean Price, Masta Ace, and Jean Grae. His tracks tend to be a
combination of diverse drums and intricate melodies with a heavy usage of
uncut soul samples. However, he only uses a few tools: computer software
programs Fruity Loops and Cool Edit, plus a ton of vinyl.Born Christopher
Shawn Tyson in New Jersey, his talent and interest in beat-making began in
his early teens. Utilizing his father's massive jazz and R&B record collection,
he would record an album onto tape and then use a dual cassette player to
extract drums, hi hats, and whatever sounds he needed in order to make
loops. As with many of the other members, his relationship with the Justus
League began at North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC. In high
school, he worked at the college's radio station, WNCU, and met up with
League rapper Chaundon, who introduced him to 9th Wonder. Once Khrysis
started attending NCCU, he crossed paths again with 9th Wonder, who then
presented him to the rest of the Justus League. With fellow League member
Sean Boog, he formed the Away Team duo. Their debut album, National
Anthem, was released in May 2005.
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