Chi McBrideAKA:
James Momel
Nationality:
American Birthdate:
09/23/1961 Birthplace:
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biography
A former telephone operator with MCI, Chi (pronounced SHY) McBride originally planned to pursue a career in music. After studying several instruments and singing with gospel choirs in his native Chicago, the heavyset African-American relocated to Atlanta to work for the long distance company. His first success in show business came with the hit song "He's the Champ" that parodied the marriage of boxer Mike Tyson and actress Robin Givens. Based on the tune's success, McBride was signed by Esquire Records and he joined the rhythm and blues band Covert.Convinced he should try his hand in front of
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milestones
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Raised in the Chicago, Illinois, area
1986
Moved to Atlanta, Georgia, to work for MCI as a telephone operator
Wrote the hit song "He's the Champ"
Based on success of song, signed to recording contract with Esquire Records; joined rhythm and blues group Covert
Moved to Los Angeles
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