Hailing from Oakland, CA, first cousins Kenni Ski & T. Ross are known throu… Read Full Bio ↴Hailing from Oakland, CA, first cousins Kenni Ski & T. Ross are known throughout the world as the sleek soulful duo, CHRISTION. CHRISTION was formed in the late nineties by Kenni Ski and his brother, original band member Allen Anthony. Even with Allen’s departure to pursue a solo career, Ski’s production and storytelling remain the heart and soul of the CHRISTION sound. And of course CHRISTION’S creative style of music still captivates the listener with dynamic vocals and compelling visions of the inner city, relationships, and life’s struggles. When it was time to update the group’s sound, and answer the public’s repeated request for more CHRISTION material, Ski knew just who to call. T-Ross officially joined the group in 2003 to help deliver their latest offering, “Project Plato.” The new album is a follow-up and direct link to CHRISTION’S first critically acclaimed effort, “Ghetto Cyrano.” Since the group’s conception, Christion has sold over 750,000 units individually, and have also lent their unique talents to gold and platinum soundtracks and compilations. The Oakland Tribune even dubbed them, "the next heirs to the Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield throne.”

How did it all start, you ask? Well after years of demos and performing throughout California, Damon Dash & Jay-Z, Co-CEO’s of the newly formed Roc-A-Fella Records received a demo of Christion’s music from a mutual friend, Shelly Fontana. After hearing “Full of Smoke” & “The Ghetto,” Damon and Jay-Z knew they had struck gold, and wasted no time signing the group to Roc-A-Fella. “Full of Smoke” was the first single Roc-A-Fella released on the unsuspecting ears of the public, and it took off like a missile. The song, a chilling tale of a street hustler coming to grips with his lifestyle, struck a chord with millions of R&B and Hip Hop fans in the inner cities and throughout the world. The amazing production, soulful vocals, and heartfelt lyrics were a breath of fresh air in a time of musical mediocrity. It was obvious to anyone who heard the song that there was a major new talent emerging in the R&B music scene. “Full of Smoke” helped to establish a unique sound that would soon be dubbed, “Neo-Soul.” The song was followed by the Prince-esque “Bring Back Your Love” and the group’s spot-on remake of the Rose Royce classic, “I Wanna Get Next To You”.

Their critically acclaimed and self produced Roc-A-Fella/Def Soul debut album, "Ghetto Cyrano (’97 Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam)," became a Soul & Hip-Hop classic and set the bar as well as influenced the entire Neo-Soul movement while garnering 4 to 5 star reviews in VIBE, Rolling Stone, Billboard, SPIN, XXL, Radio & Records, Black Radio Exclusive, People, Source, GAVIN and Urban Network. "The cats are genius B, crazy hot, you can't touch 'em...,” a statement made by multi-platinum rapper/CEO and Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z. "Real talent, them dudes write real shit," comments super producer/rapper/CEO and Hip-Hop icon Dr. Dre.

After the success of their first CD, "Ghetto Cyrano," Christion’s sophomore album was delayed. They did however contribute tracks to Roc-A-Fella Soundtracks and Compilations “Streets Is Watching (1999)”, “DJ Clue presents… Backstage (2000)”, and “The Roc Files (2003). While “Ghetto Cyrano” oozed of Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield & Smokey Robinson, “Project Plato” embraces all the spectrums of “True Soul” with hints of James Brown, Sly Stone, Prince, and Cameo while still incorporating their signature smoothness and storytelling. As with “Ghetto Cyrano”, Christion pens all the songs on “Project Plato” with additional writing by Bikram Singh and Ezra. Kenni Ski takes the rein as Producer, with additional Production by Rodney Z., B-Square, Trae James, T. Smith and Shea Walsh.

While working on Christion’s current LP "Project Plato," T. Ross was asked his opinion on the current state of the Hip Hop/R&B market. T. Ross comments, "Shit has got to change; it's appalling the amount of brain poisoning crap they have on TV and radio, compared to the lack of anything symbolizing real life and real issues. I'm not trying to put anyone down, but what happened to the soul? We need fantasy and reality in today's music, the kids got a right to know."

Reality is definitely explored, questioned, and discussed in Christion’s songs. Ski says he writes from first hand experience and youthful wisdom. Christion takes you on a journey of street consciousness with the song "No Place," gives you fond memories of wearing out your Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson albums with the song "Do Ya Dance," and the two young men give you an insightful look into their world with the beautiful ghetto anthem, "Broken Streets."

"Everyone says they're tired of the same old stuff on the radio, but no one wants to take a chance on the real music,” says T. Ross. Ski adds, “Believe me, there is a market for real talk, Christion proved it before and we intend to do it again".

Whatever you choose to call Christion’s music, you won't forget the experience anytime soon. . .

Face Like Yours
Christion Lyrics

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You're a living dream in a magazine
And, I'm imagining that you're everything
I think of you that's all I do
I love the way you move
You makes me want to kiss you 'cause I've

Seen gray skies turn to blue and I've
Felt one heart break in two but I've

Never see a face like yours before
No, I've never seen a face like yours

Can you imagine this
I felt a gentle kiss on my lips
From your lips
Now it was just a dream
Merely just a fantasy of you and me baby
And a love so real it had to be

I've seen the rain fall down
You stop the rain from falling
Your face is like the sun
You keep the flowers living
Now when you come around
I swear my world stops turning
I think about your face
And the pain just goes away

I never seen a face like your face
And can't nobody take your place
No, I've never seen a face like yours
Yours is the face that I adore

I've seen gray skies turn to blue and I've
Felt one heart break in two but I've
But, I've never seen a face like yours before

I want to be yours I want to be true
I want to spend all of my time with you 'cause I've
I've never seen a face like yours before

I've seen gray skies turn to blue

One heart break in two but I've
But I

Overall Meaning

've never seen a face like yours before. The lyrics of Christion's song Face Like Yours are a declaration of love and admiration for someone very special. The singer describes this person as a living dream in a magazine, someone who is perfect in his imagination. He can't stop thinking about them and how they make him feel. He loves the way they move and how they can turn gray skies into blue. The person's face is compared to the sun, which keeps the flowers living, and when they are around, the singer feels like the world stops turning.

In the second verse, the singer describes a dream where he feels a gentle kiss on his lips from this person. It was just a fantasy of what could be, but it felt so real. The singer also talks about how this person takes away his pain just by thinking about them. He wants to be with them all the time and be true to them. The chorus repeats the sentiment that this person's face is like no other, and they hold a special place in the singer's heart.

Overall, the lyrics of Face Like Yours are a beautiful expression of love and admiration for someone who means a lot to the singer. The person's face is described as unique and irreplaceable, and the singer can't get enough of them.

Line by Line Meaning

You're a living dream in a magazine
You are the epitome of beauty and perfection, something that is usually found only in magazines

And, I'm imagining that you're everything
I fantasize that you possess every quality that is desirable in a person

I think of you that's all I do
You occupy my thoughts constantly, to the point where I cannot think of anything else

I love the way you move
The way you carry yourself, your grace and poise, is something that I find enchanting and attractive

You makes me want to kiss you 'cause I've
You have such an irresistible aura that I feel an overwhelming urge to kiss you

Seen gray skies turn to blue and I've
I have witnessed days that were bleak and gloomy being transformed into something beautiful and bright

Felt one heart break in two but I've
I have experienced heartbreak, the feeling of having one's heart shattered into countless pieces

Never see a face like yours before
Your face is unique and incomparable, unlike anything I have ever seen before

No, I've never seen a face like yours
I cannot emphasize enough the originality of your face

Can you imagine this
Let me take you on a journey of imagination, a place where anything is possible

I felt a gentle kiss on my lips
In my dreams, I experienced a soft and tender kiss on my lips

From your lips
A kiss that came from no other than your alluring lips

Now it was just a dream
Sadly, the kiss and the love story that followed were nothing more than a figment of my imagination

Merely just a fantasy of you and me baby
The dream was a product of my longing for a relationship with you

And a love so real it had to be
Though it was only a fantasy, the love that I felt for you was undeniably genuine and intense

I've seen the rain fall down
I have experienced the sadness and desolation that often accompany hard times

You stop the rain from falling
Your presence and beauty have the power to brighten even the darkest days and make life more bearable

Your face is like the sun
Just like the sun, your face radiates warmth, light, and positivity

You keep the flowers living
Just like how the sun nourishes plants and allows them to grow, your presence brings life and vitality to everything around you

Now when you come around
Whenever you are near me, my entire world seems to stop and revolve around you

I swear my world stops turning
I am so mesmerized by your presence that nothing else seems to matter

I think about your face
Your face is constantly on my mind, occupying my thoughts and filling me with joy

And the pain just goes away
The mere thought of you is enough to alleviate my troubles and sorrows

I never seen a face like your face
I have never before encountered a face that is as unique, beautiful, and mesmerizing as yours

And can't nobody take your place
You are one of a kind, irreplaceable, and nothing and no one can ever replace you in my heart and mind

Yours is the face that I adore
Your face is the object of my admiration, affection, and love

I want to be yours I want to be true
I long to be with you, to be your partner and lover, and to be true to you in every way

I want to spend all of my time with you 'cause I've
I want to be with you every moment of every day, to share life and experiences with you and to cherish your presence

But, I've never seen a face like yours before
I hope you understand that you are special and unique, and that I am drawn to you like a moth to a flame

I've seen gray skies turn to blue
You have the power to transform the darkest and most challenging days into something bright and hopeful

One heart break in two but I've
Although I have experienced heartbreak before, I feel that I am ready to take the risk of loving and being loved again

But I will never find another like you
I am convinced that there is no one else in this world that can ever compare to you in terms of beauty, personality, and charm

Writer(s): ANTHONY ALLEN, SKI KENNI

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