The C.H.I.N.A Leaving Trinidad at an early age Richard M. Smith, also know as " The C.H.I.N.A " had already mastered the piano, guitar drums, even the steel drums. He has the talent 2 emulate any melodic voice he heard growing up. He came up in a family of prestigious musicians and felt that doing music was a common thing 2 everyone. Traveling back & forth between New York & England, his musical taste had become very wide and he always was the one to lead the local church, school, groups of friends in the song of the day. In high school, he demonstrated his impromptu musical talents repeatedly in a jazz band, chorus and on the rock ensemble. He formalized his musical knowledge, by attending Trinity College of Music in London. There he formed many pop oriented bands in which he was at the forefront. Returning back home was always like stepping backward for ?The C.H.I.N.A,? where he would just become basic old Richard known in the New York Underground as "Richie Melody," who at the time was popular in the Reggae & Hip-Hop world. He went 2 school for recording/engineering and then left the very highly popular Center for Media Arts with honors. Now with productional skills under his belt, he was more equipped to do big sessions in any facility since he was the only student at the center who would be artist producer & engineer. ?The C.H.I.N.A? has since, done many recordings with different artist. Both producing and being featured, had production deals, appeared in numerous music videos, hosted many open mic shows of all genres, developed as an artist, became more humble 2 the biz, learned a greater love and respect 4 the game . He also has mastered the bass, adding 2 the list of instruments. ?The C.H.I.N.A? is a true artist. The fact that he is a profound photographer says a lot for the way he sees things. His son who just turned eight years old, raps, sings and plays the heck out of some drums. Being a single dad, The C.H.I.N.A exposes all of his musical attributes to his son Delaun also know as ("lil crise") "the golden child." here's his bio: Born into a family of musicians this young wonderkin showed early signs of rhythm, I knew I saw greatness when my nephew was able to bang out the rhythmic pattern of any song emanating from the radio on his feeding tray, As a matter of fact the only reason the child would cry was when the radio was turned off .I remember his would dad sitting him down on his lap at some of his rehearsals when his current gig was the drummer, he?d even make him play the hi hats while he was playing the pedals .Delaun (lil Crise) once told me?he would drive me crazy with music but im glad he gave me lessons in the drums, the piano, the guitar and just recently the bass? .Being that his father owns a recording studio in the heart of Brooklyn, which music influences are predominantly Rap, Delaun would ultimately fall under that blanket.His dad had wanted initially to have someone write for him but Crise insisted he can do it for himself .His dad had went ahead and produced 2 songs, which were great but partially ghost written every one was exited but Crise,Whilst recording however Crise would eventually bring out a book of rhymes he would holding on to .. kids do the darndest things, he said ? aunty it will bring more of me to the table and of course the ghost writer wouldn?t be needed any more?. 8 songs were finished but they were told he was too young for the game, ha? he exclaimed? if bow wow and Romeo could do it, was the world really ready for me Lil Cr ise?I have the album myself and it aint like nothing yall got on the radio. Hope you are ready. Im proud to know this is my great nephew that has an independent cd with over 1,600 sold already, & been on two syndicated rap shows (bet?s the NEXT,& bcat?s smartkids)been interviewed on radio & having performed @ ny?s harlem week, & for the and1 Players & for lil kim & associates in & around her latest video shoot I know he ?s gonna shine. Can u guess which one he is in the pics in the following link? well he?s the cute 1?.I feel so proud, so proud to see him dance and his humor is out of this world and I think he would make anyone proud but hey that just my opinion. Most Sincerely Merle Albino-DeCoteau Ministry of Culture, Trinidad : http://www.panonthenet.com/woman/2005/Albino-deCoteau.htm China (and Son)are definitely trendsetters, an unordinary uncommon spirit and embodies the form of the world thru the music they creates. China has been called "baby prince" the "new sly" & "the ghetto stevie." He needs a vehicle for his music and an outlet 2 the masses with the right company. The C.H.I.N.A would be and is planning to be an essential asset to the music industry. email us 4 any info please contact us at the following: Email: da_china2000@yahoo.com (msn messenger name da_china@hotmail.com yahoo messenger name: da_china2000@yahoo.com aol messenger: delaun3 or skype name: da_china thank u every one who bought my son's album he is doing ok :) good bless The China