Serge Thony (known under the stage name D'Chrome Foster) is an American singer and actor.

D'Chrome Foster
Birth nameSerge Thony
Also known as
D'Chrome Foster
Born (1977-04-02) 2 April 1977 (age 47)
Brooklyn, New York City
OriginNew York City
GenresHip hop, R&B
Occupation(s)Singer, Actor, Model, Producer, Writer
Instrumentvocals
Years active2014–present
LabelsSTK MKT Entertainment
Websitedchromefoster.com

Life and career

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Serge Thony was born and raised in Flatbush, Brooklyn, son of Caribbean parents.[1] Throughout his teenage years he strove to perfect his musical style, while working as a MC alongside renowned hip hop artists like Immortal Technique or Jin and performing in clubs in the LES, Jersey and Brooklyn.[1][2] He graduated from State University of New York with a B.A. degree, later attended Rutgers University and achieved the degree of Master in Fine Arts.[3]

D'Chrome Foster has involved himself in the feminist cause and has expressed disapproval for the fact in the hip hop culture women are objectified and denied liberties and positive image awarded to men.[1] The #LoveMyBounce campaign was created and launched in honor of 2015 International Women's Day by STK MKT Entertainment and D'Chrome Foster to raise awareness of gender inequality, starting with violence against women, to erase the social stigma of identifying as a survivor of abuse, and to be a platform by which there can be elevated organizations that are dedicated to the cause.[1][4][5]

Discography

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D'Chrome Foster released in August 2014 his first single, "Manhood", a track that showcases the struggles between a man and his woman. Following the release of "Manhood", D’Chrome released "Cyanide" in December 2014. Both tracks and their accompanying videos tell varied and compelling stories of today’s social issues and touch the issue of pop culture's fascination with a woman’s body image.[6] In January 2015, he followed with another single and the accompanying video, "January", inspired by club music style.[4] He also released the single "Race" in July 2015.[7]

Filmography

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Title Year Role Notes
Stray 2017 Carlos Feature film, post-production
R.W.D: Red, White & Detroit 2013 EZ Lead; short crime drama
The Darker the Berry 2001 Tariq Drama

Stage credits

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Production Year Theater Role Notes
An American Drum Circle 2016 UP Theater Company Jimmy[8] Written by Vanessa Shealy
Three Sisters 2016 Classical Theatre of Harlem Adapted by John Martin-Green
In Bed with Roy Cohn 2015 Lion Theatre Serge[9] Written by Joan Beber, Undercover Productions
Ethel Sings 2014 Beckett Theater Ensemble Cast[10] Written by Joan Beber, Undercover Productions
Flying Fables 2012 New Haarlem Arts Theater at City College Charles[11] Adapted by Stephanie Berry
Kansas City Swing 2013 Crossroads Theatre Art[12][13] Written by Trey Ellis & Ricardo Khan
A Raisin in the Sun 2012 Philip J Levin Theater George Murchison[14] Starred with Tony Award winner, Tonya Pinkins

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Lockett, Venus (2015-01-27). "Exclusive: D'Chrome Foster Launches #LoveMyBounce Women's Empowerment Movement". AXS. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-04-22.
  2. ^ "D'Chrome Foster". NoiseTrade. Retrieved 2015-10-26.
  3. ^ "D'Chrome Foster – Q&A Interview". UndergroundHipHopBlog. 2014-12-30. Retrieved 2015-02-06.
  4. ^ a b "D'Chrome Foster Announces Official Video For "JANUARY", Launches #LoveMyBounce Campaign". MusicDish. 2015-02-04. Archived from the original on 2015-04-23. Retrieved 2015-04-20.
  5. ^ McClellan, Collie (2015-03-09). "Exciting New Partnership! #LoveMyBounce". ArethusaSpeaks. Archived from the original on 2015-05-22. Retrieved 2015-04-23.
  6. ^ "D'Chrome Foster – "CYANIDE" Ft. BBasstheillest". IndieRapBLOG. 2014-12-20. Retrieved 2015-04-23.
  7. ^ "Race (feat. Ryan Rickenbach) - Single by D'chrome Foster". Muzoic. 2015-07-20. Retrieved 2015-10-26.
  8. ^ BWW News Desk. "UP Theater to Present AN AMERICAN DRUM CIRCLE". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
  9. ^ BWW News Desk. "Photo Flash: First Look at Off-Broadway's IN BED WITH ROY COHN". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
  10. ^ BWW News Desk. "ETHEL SINGS Begins Performances Off-Broadway Tonight". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
  11. ^ Graeber, Laurel (2012-07-19). "'Flying Fables' by New Haarlem Arts Theater at City College". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
  12. ^ Gates, Anita (2013-10-18). "A Review of 'Kansas City Swing' at Crossroads Theater". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
  13. ^ BWW News Desk. "Crossroads Theatre Company to Present KANSAS CITY SWING, 10/10-27". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
  14. ^ "Tony Award winner stars in RU production". NJ.com. Retrieved 2017-02-03.