Chocq. T

Accomplishments

 CJ (Chocq. T) has been blessed to be a part of many opportunities over his lifetime and those vast experiences have helped lead him to where is he is now and where he is headed. Take a trip down memory lane recalling some of those important experiences…

•  May 2003 – Heyman Talent Agency: Began acting and modeling in various national print ads.
•  June 2004 – Toon Disney National Talent Search: Local and Regional Winner.
•  December 2006–2008 – The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCTC) : Singing, acting, and dancing under the direction of Jack Louiso; He had various roles in one production of "Seussical, Jr." and two productions of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer". He participated in the STAR program.
•  July 2006 – Procter & Gamble and PBS joint venture: He acted under the direction of national film producer, Alphonso “Zo” Wesson in a three year national airing commercial of "Pringles" associated with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’s "African American Lives, Part I", tracing the roots of famous celebrities.
• September 2007 – Television Special: Singing, acting, and dancing under the direction of film producer, Alphonso “Zo” Wesso; He played the lead role in “Books Alive! For Kids®: Don Carter's: Heaven's All Star Jazz Band”. It is a story of a young man's discovery of Jazz; visited by a magical jazz vocalist, Kathy Wade and musicians (Khalid Moss, piano; Mike Wade, trumpet; Eddie Bayard, tenor saxophone; Eric Sayer, 
  bass and Melvin Broach, drums). The special was sponsored by Carl H. Lindner and was also a 2008 Daytime EMMY Nominee for Best Children/Youth/Teen Program.
• May 2008 – Most Talented Award: Voted by his peers at College Hill Fundamental Academy as “Most Talented” and sang “BEN” by Michael Jackson at the 6th grade graduation ceremony.
• August 2009 – Cincinnati Talent Showcase: 1st Place Winner singing, “I’ll Be There” by the Jackson 5.
• October 2009 – Cincinnati’s Got Talent: Finished as finalist singing, “I’ll Be There” by the Jackson 5.
• March 2010 – The Cincinnati Black Theatre Company (CBTC): Singing, acting and dancing in “A Tribute to Motown” under the direction of Don Sherman. Played the roles of a young Stevie Wonder, as well as, a young Michael Jackson.
• June 2010 – Universal, Island Def Jam: Signed to a Production deal as a solo artist under a one year contract.
• July 2016 – Cincinnati Music Festival: Performed with legendary Funk/R&B band, “The Deele”, on main stage inside Paul Brown Stadium.
• October 2019 – Released first single as Chocq. T titled “Masquerade” on all platforms.
• June 2023 – Opening act for Shanice Wilson in Cincinnati, OH.
• July 2023 – Was one of the opening acts for Coco Jones @ MegaCorp Pavilion in Cincinnati, OH.