Choker (musician)
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| Born | Christopher Lloyd c. 1996 Detroit, Michigan, United States |
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| Label | Jet Fuzz |
Christopher Lloyd, known professionally as Choker, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper and record producer. Known for his eclecticism, his coded lyricism and his falsetto laced vocals. Choker has gained acclaim for blending genres and subgenres of R&B, rap, soul and psychedelic rock.
Early life
Lloyd was born circa 1996[1][2] and raised in Detroit, Michigan.[3][4] His parents immigrated from Rae Town, Jamaica.[3] He has described his adolescence as "quite isolated".[5] At a young age he became interested in filmmaking, script writing, and poetry.[5] He began learning music production at age 18 through tutorials on YouTube, and began singing the following year.[5]
Career
Lloyd released his first mixtape, Die Slow, in 2015.[6] In 2017, he released his debut album, Peak, a self-produced 10-track album.[7][8] The following year, he released a 14-track album Honeybloom which contained elements of R&B, acoustic folk, and cloud rap.[9][4] In 2019, he released 3 extended plays: "Mono No Moto", "Dog Candy",[10] and "Forever & A Few"[11] under his "Filling Space" series.[6] He featured on Queen & Slim: The Soundtrack, released in November 2019, with the song "Frame".[12] He released the album Heaven Ain't Sold on February 20, 2026, following after a 7 year hiatus.[13]
Artistry
His music has been described as containing elements of R&B, rap, soul, acoustic folk, cloud rap, and psychedelic rock.[1][4] He has listed J Dilla, Brian Eno, Susumu Yokota, Aphex Twin, Elzhi, and Danny Brown as influences on his music.[14][2] He has stated that his stage name "stems from the energy and mystique surrounding old metal acts."[15]
Personal life
As of February 2026, Lloyd lives in Los Angeles, California.[4]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
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| Peak |
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| Honeybloom |
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| Heaven Ain't Sold |
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Extended plays
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| Mono No Moto |
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| Dog Candy |
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| Forever & A Few |
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References
- ^ a b Nuta, Sara (February 1, 2019). "Choker Keeps It weird". Paper. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ a b Glynn, Patrick (June 28, 2017). "At 21, Choker Is Already A Jack Of All Trades". Bandcamp Daily. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ a b Moore, Jacob (February 19, 2026). "Choker vs. The Machine". Pigeons and Planes. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ a b c d Hess, Tobias (February 18, 2026). "Choker was set for stardom. Then came loss". The Fader. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ a b c "Choker". Shure. Archived from the original on September 30, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ a b Classen, Elliot (January 21, 2020). "Frank Ocean and Choker: The New Sound of R&B". CJRU.
- ^ Hooton, Christopher (October 24, 2017). "'Peak' by Choker is like if Frank Ocean's Blonde and Endless release had been a trio". The Independent. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ "Pigeons & Planes' Best New Artists of 2017 (So Far)". Complex Networks. June 29, 2017. Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ Skelton, Eric (August 3, 2018). "Choker Follows Excellent Debut With New Album 'Honeybloom'". Complex. Archived from the original on August 21, 2019. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ Ceres, Celeste Daniella (February 5, 2019). "Choker challenges sonic limits on 'Mono No Moto' and 'Dog Candy'". Earmilk. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ Daw, Stephen (February 7, 2019). "Hip Hop Upstart Choker Talks Frank Ocean, Plant Life & His New EP 'Forever & A Few'". Billboard. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ Schatz, Lake (November 15, 2019). "Ms. Lauryn Hill, Vince Staples, Megan Thee Stallion contribute new music to Queen & Slim soundtrack: Stream". Consequence. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Gavino, Nico (February 20, 2026). "Choker Returns With 'Heaven Ain't Sold' After 7-Year Hiatus". Hypebeast. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Coyne, Nicholas (November 15, 2018). "Choker On Musical Discovery and His Midwest Roots". Tidal.
- ^ Moore, Jacob (June 2, 2017). "Meet Choker, a Self-Produced Artist With an Incredible Debut Album Out Now". Pigeons and Planes. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
