Schizophrenic

Background:

A frontman for the international boy band ‘N Sync, JC Chasez made his solo debut with his single “Bring It All To Me” (1999). Success arrived in the following year when he and his band mates released their second studio album, Celebrity, which broke the Billboard record for the biggest sales in the first week. A big fan of Seal and Sting, Chasez entered the realm of stardom after ‘N Sync’s Grammy-winning album Celebrity (2001) became a massive commercial hit.

After several performances and behind-the-scene work both for ‘N Sync and other music artists like Boyz & Girlz United and Wild Orchid, Chasez’ solo career began to grab public attention when he launched a solo debut album titled Schizophrenic (2004). Despite the controversial artwork depicting Chasez in a straitjacket, the recording became a hot issue for showing off the different sides of the artist with its hit single “Some Girls (Dance With Women).” In 2006, Chasez is set to release a second album in which he will also serve as the producer and collaborate with Dallas Austin, Timbaland, Rockwilder and Yummy.

On a more private note, Chasez had a long-term relationship with Bobbie Thomas, the editor of In Touch Weekly magazine before forming a romantic bond with his fellow Mouseketeer, Nikki Deloach. He was also reportedly linked to several celebrities like Eva Longoria, Tara Reid and Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas.


Sleepy

Childhood and Family:

The son of Roy and Karen (writer, editor), Joshua Scott Chasez, who would later be famous as JC Chasez, was born on August 8, 1976, in Washington D.C. With his younger sisters Heather and Tyler, he was raised in Bowie, Maryland. JC, who also carries other nicknames like “C,” “Sleepy,” “Daddy” or “Shazzam,” demonstrated his special ability to perform at an early age.
A lover of vintage cars, JC owns a black Jeep and an Akita-Shepherd mix-dog named Baron. The blue-eyed musician also likes Chinese food and pink shirts.


Some Girls

Career:

JC Chasez had his first screen performance on The Mickey Mouse Club, which aired on the Disney Channel. Along with future band mate Justin Timberlake and other future stars like Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Keri Russell, Chasez was able to show off his talent as a performer. He also played Clarence “Wipeout” Adams in the soap opera “Emerald Cove,” which was aired within the show. Thanks to the idea of The Mickey Mouse Club’s vocal coach to form a group, Chasez soon teamed up with Justin Timberlake, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone and Lance Bass. Together, they achieved first-class recognition under the name of ‘N Sync.

In 1998, Chasez and his band mates found that their self-titled album quickly made an impact and climbed to the second bestseller position in the U.S. It was followed by the holiday album Home for Christmas and The Winter Album (released outside the U.S), that same year. While working with his group, Chasez gave his first solo performance by singing “Bring It All To Me” (1999) for R & B trio Blaque in their self-titled album.

Phenomenal success came to the boy band when they launched their second studio album titled No Strings Attached (2000). Gaining both commercial and critical triumph, the album was awarded a Special Music award from Billboard for making the biggest 1st week sales in history, as well as a Billboard for Best Album and a Blockbuster for Favorite CD.

Outside the band, Chasez continued to explore his own musical skills. He recorded his solo single “Give in to Me” for the album Euge Groove (2000) before debuting as a songwriter and producer. Chasez, who was musically influenced by Billie Holiday, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Sting and Harry Connick, Jr., wrote songs and produced for pop performers Boyz & Girlz United and the female trio Wild Orchid.

Rejoining ‘N Sync, Chasez worked on their third recording, Celebrity (2001), in which he also co-wrote four songs. With their bestseller album, ‘N Sync soon got their names lifted even higher. Celebrity hit the music industry by netting a Grammy and a Teen Choice for Best Album, while it’s single “Pop” won a Teen Choice and three Video Music awards. ‘N Sync also took home two Grammys, one for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals and one for Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group, an American Music for Best Pop/Rock Band, a Teen Choice for Choice Concert, as well as a People’s Choice, a Blockbuster and a Radio Music for Favorite Music Group. Following the success, band members went on to pursue solo careers.

In 2002, Chasez took part in the Drumline Soundtrack by performing his self-written song “Blowin’ Me Up (With Her Love).” The following year, he made an appearance in the song “Plug it In” for Basement Jaxx’s Kish Kash, as well as “Force of Gravity” for BT’s album titled Emotional Technology.

Chasez caught more attention with his first solo album, Schizophrenic (2004). Produced by Chasez, along with Dallas Austin, Basement Jaxx, and BT, the album presented a different side of the ‘N Sync frontman, as well as raised some protest. Its controversial artwork illustrating Chasez wearing a straitjacket ignited a complaint from Schizophrenia Digest’s publisher, who claimed that Chasez’ picture led to public misunderstanding about schizophrenia. However, the album became a hot item primarily for its kickoff single, “Some Girls (Dance With Women).” The recording also set off such tracks as the re-released “Blowin’ Me Up (With Her Love),” “All Day Long I Dream About Sex” and “Build My World.”

Subsequent to the launching of ‘N Sync’s Greatest Hits in 2005, Chasez is scheduled to release his second album in 2006. In this recording, he will also serves as the producer. The multi-talented performer will cooperate with some big names like Dallas Austin, Timbaland, Rockwilder and Yummy.


Awards:

• American Music: Best Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group, shared with his band NSYNC, 2002
• Grammy: Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals (Brian McKnight & Justin) - shared with his band NSYNC, My Kind Of Girl, 2002
• Grammy: Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal, Gone, shared with his band NSYNC, 2002
• Grammy: Best Pop Vocal Album, Celebrity, shared with his band NSYNC, 2002
• Much Music: Best International Video - Group, Girlfriend Remix, shared with his band NSYNC, 2002
• Much Music: People’s Choice, Favorite International Group, shared with his band NSYNC, 2002
• People’s Choice: Favorite Music Group, shared with his band NSYNC, 2002
• Teen Choice: Choice Hook Up, Girlfriend Remix, shared with his band NSYNC, 2002
• Teen Choice: Choice Single, Girlfriend Remix, shared with his band NSYNC, 2002
• American Music: Internet Artist of the Year, shared with his band NSYNC, 2001
• Blockbuster: Favorite CD, No Strings Attached, shared with his band NSYNC, 2001
• Blockbuster: Favorite Pop Group, shared with his band NSYNC, 2001
• Blockbuster: Favorite Single, Bye, Bye, Bye, shared with his band NSYNC, 2001
• People’s Choice: Favorite Musical Group/Band, shared with his band NSYNC, 2001
• Radio Music: Best Pop Group, shared with his band NSYNC, 2001
• Teen Choice: Choice Album, Celebrity, shared with his band NSYNC, 2001
• Teen Choice: Choice Concert, shared with his band NSYNC, 2001
• Teen Choice: Choice Single, Pop, shared with his band NSYNC, 2001
• Video Music: Best Dance Video, Pop, shared with his band NSYNC, 2001
• Video Music: Best Group Video, Pop, shared with his band NSYNC, 2001
• Video Music: Best Pop Video, Pop, shared with his band NSYNC, 2001
• Video Music: MTV House of Style - Most Stylish Award, shared with his band NSYNC, 2001
• Video Music: Viewer’s Choice Award, Pop, shared with his band NSYNC, 2001
• Billboard: Special Billboard Award for having the biggest 1st week sales, shared with his band NSYNC, 2001
• American Music: Favorite Musical Group/Band, shared with his band NSYNC, 2000
• American Music: Internet Artist Of The Year, shared with his band NSYNC, 2000
• Billboard: Album of the Year, No Strings Attached, shared with his band NSYNC, 2000
• Billboard: Artist-Duo/Group of the Year, shared with his band NSYNC, 2000
• Billboard: Special Billboard Music Award (Biggest 1st Week Sales in History), shared with his band NSYNC, 2000
• Much Music: Favorite International Group, shared with his band NSYNC, 2000
• Radio Music: Listener’s Choice for Song of the Year, Bye, Bye, Bye, shared with his band NSYNC, 2000
• Teen Choice: Choice Pop Group, shared with his band NSYNC, 2000
• Teen Choice: Choice Single, Bye, Bye, Bye, shared with his band NSYNC, 2000
• Teen Choice: Choice Summer Song, It’s Gonna Be Me, shared with his band NSYNC, 2000
• Teen Choice: Choice Video, It’s Gonna Be Me, shared with his band NSYNC, 2000
• Video Music: Best Choreography, Bye, Bye, Bye, shared with his band NSYNC, 2000
• Video Music: Best Pop Video, Bye, Bye, Bye, shared with his band NSYNC, 2000
• Video Music: Viewer’s Choice, Bye, Bye, Bye, shared with his band NSYNC, 2000
• American Music: Favorite New Artist, Pop/Rock, shared with his band NSYNC, 1999