Chad Focus
Chad Focus | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Chad Arrington |
| Born | Baltimore. Maryland, United States |
| Genres | R&B |
| Website | chadfocus |
Chad Arrington, known professionally as Chad Focus, is an American singer and convicted felon based in Baltimore.[1]
Career
Arrington took up classical piano lessons at a young age. After graduating from college, he started the record label Focus Music Entertainment.[2]
In August 2017, BET released music video "Get to the Money".[3][better source needed] He released the single "Dance with Me", which was produced by J. Oliver, featuring Raeliss.[4]
In June 2019, federal prosecutors announced Arrington had been indicted on charges of conspiracy, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. They alleged he used his employer-issued credit card to make $4.1 million in unauthorized purchases. Much of that money, prosecutors say, was spent promoting his music venture, including buying likes and shares on social media, inflating his play counts on streaming platforms and paying for billboard space. [5]
In February 2020, Arrington pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He faces up to 20 years in prison. [6]
Discography
Charted singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Club [7] | |||
| "Dance with Me" | 2018 | 35 | Non-album single |
- Note: As of the week of April 14, 2018, moved up from the debut at number 47 the week of April 7, 2018.[8]
References
- ^ Chad Focus Wants You to Dance With Him | The Source
- ^ New Music: Chad Focus – Dance With Me Featuring Raeliss |
- ^ Chad Focus (2017-08-31), Chad Focus - Get to the Money (Feat. Troyse, Cito G & Flames) (Official Music Video), retrieved 2018-07-07
- ^ Dance With Me
- ^ Waldman, Tyler (2019-06-04). "Randallstown Rapper Allegedly Used Company Card To Further Music Career". WBAL-AM. Retrieved 2019-06-04.
- ^ Waldman, Tyler (2020-02-03). "Randallstown Man Admits Making $4.1M In Purchases On Company Card To Further Rap Career". WBAL-AM. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
- ^ "Dance Club Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
- ^ Note: Previous week one- Reviewed 2018-04-12