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. . .

Tonight
Christion Lyrics

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I've got the devil sleeping next to me.
Sleeping in the arms of excstacy hey
She can make me hotter if she wanna she could do it and she's gonna oh lord
Her touch is amazing touch me baby
Glowing deep inside your soul
I wanna come deeper
A lessons loading all control
Tonight is the night for you and me

Give me that body I'll set you free
I'm gonna do what I came to do
Baby I wanna make love
We can do it anywhere
In the middle of the floor
Girl I don't carE
Hold on tight don't let go
Baby explode
In my room in my bed
In my room In my head 2x
I got to beat you
Play ya tricks on me
Invading my inner privacy
Willingly Teasin me abusing me
She can take me higher if she wanna she could do it
Cause she's gonna
Her mouth is amazing
Baby talk to me
Going deep inside your mind
I wanna come deep
Losing all my sense of time
Tonight is the night for you and me
Give me that body I'll set you free
I'm gonna do what I came to do
Baby I wanna make love
We can do it anywhere
In the middle of the floor girl I don't care
Hold on tight don't let go
Baby explode

In my room in my bed
In my room in my head

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Christion's song "Tonight" portray a tale of passion and desire. The first stanza tells of having the devil sleeping next to the singer, which could symbolize a dangerous yet thrilling partner or a passion that feels almost sinful. The following lines talk about how this partner can make the singer feel hot and entice them to let go of control. The second stanza mentions the singer's willingness to do whatever it takes to be with this person and to indulge in sexual desire. The lyrics describe how this partner's touch and mouth are amazing and how they can take the singer to an elevated state of being. In the final stanza, the singer urges the partner to hold on tight and let go, promising passion and pleasure.

However, the lyrics could also be interpreted as a cautionary tale of giving into temptation and losing oneself to desire, as the devil is often a symbol of evil or darkness. The lyrics could also touch on themes of control and power dynamics in sexual relationships, as the singer repeatedly mentions losing control and being at their partner's mercy. Overall, the lyrics capture the urgency and fervor of a wild and passionate night.

Line by Line Meaning

I've got the devil sleeping next to me.
Referring to their partner as the devil who brings out their sinful desires and lays next to them.

Sleeping in the arms of ecstasy hey
Imagining themselves as sleeping in the arms of their sinful desires which brings them pleasure and excitement.

She can make me hotter if she wanna she could do it and she's gonna oh lord
Their partner has the ability to further arouse and excite them and they know they will do so.

Her touch is amazing touch me baby
They are enjoying their partner's touch and expressing a desire for it.

Glowing deep inside your soul
Their emotions are deeply connected to their partner and they feel an inner glow when around them.

I wanna come deeper
Expressing a desire for a deeper emotional and physical connection with their partner.

A lessons loading all control
Feeling a loss of control when in the presence of their partner's tempting ways.

Tonight is the night for you and me
Expressing that this is the night where they will connect physically and emotionally with their partner.

Give me that body I'll set you free
Asking their partner to give themselves to them and promising physical pleasure in return.

I'm gonna do what I came to do
Expressing that they have a clear purpose and plan for this encounter with their partner.

Baby I wanna make love
They are expressing a desire to make love with their partner.

We can do it anywhere
Expressing a desire to have physical intimacy with their partner wherever they please.

In the middle of the floor Girl I don't care
They don't care about any social norms or expectations and are willing to be intimate with their partner anywhere.

Hold on tight don't let go Baby explode
Urging their partner to hold on and enjoy the physical pleasure that is about to come.

In my room in my bed In my room In my head 2x
Focusing on being physically and mentally present with their partner in the moment.

I got to beat you
Expressing a desire to win over their partner's heart or body.

Play ya tricks on me
They are willingly vulnerable to their partner's seduction and temptations.

Invading my inner privacy Willingly Teasin me abusing me
Despite feeling a loss of control in their partner's presence, they are enjoying the teasing and seduction bestowed upon them.

She can take me higher if she wanna she could do it Cause she's gonna
Expressing that their partner has the power to bring them to greater physical and emotional highs and that they know they will do so.

Her mouth is amazing Baby talk to me Going deep inside your mind
They are enjoying their partner's verbal communication and the way it connects them emotionally and mentally.

I wanna come deep Losing all my sense of time
Expressing a desire to have a deep emotional and physical connection with their partner that makes them lose track of time.

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