Emerging out of Chicago's underground Hip-Hop scene, C.E.O. The Chief is a skilled words smith and the "the chief of this lyrical music". Birthed on the south side, C.E.O. the Chief was bursting with creative spirit even as a trouble some student in the cities public school system. It wasn't until he discovered his talent for writing and rhyming words, with his charismatic flow and delivery as he was able to get on the right track. Get it?

The Young emcee spent some his teen years in Las Vegas, being inspired to pursue his passion of Hip-Hop music under the tutelage of his older cousin. He watched his cousin pursue a similar dream, building a record label and fan base, until his untimely murder several years ago. The tragic loss of his closest family and mentor fed his desire to hone his skills behind the mic and make his mark in the rap game.

In 2012, C.E.O. debuted his first solo project titled "Premature" and showcased his lyrical abilities on the hard hitting tracks "Lyrical Terminator", "Overload", "Flashlight", and "Best Hype". He is currently in the lab crafting his next project, building connections, and growing his fan base through social media. His new music can be found on Itunes and Spotify and various music streaming outlets.

A trusted troubadour for hot summer nights and cold beers, Owen is now in his forties, tangling with separations from lost lovers, raising kids, and growing out of the fresh-faced kid that headed down to Nashville 20 years back with a six-string and a dream.  Case in point: Dreams to Dream, Owen’s long-awaited, Shooter Jennings-co-produced foray into classic, honky-tonk country, out November 7 via Good Company Entertainment. Dreams to Dream, Owen’s first independent studio album, featuring 10 original tracks and two stellar covers, tells the tale of a man at a crossroads — and what it takes to set out a new path. 

Owen wasn’t expecting much when he commented on one of Shooter Jennings’ Instagram posts, half-jokingly suggesting that they make a honky-tonk record, but the producer called his bluff. Two days later, Owen’s manager had Jennings on the line and, soon, Owen was on his way to L.A. and Jennings’ Sunset Sound. It was a cozy yet electric scene: Jennings and Owen cracking jokes in the sepia-toned studio, creativity crackling as they collaborated with the likes of songwriters Ben Chapman and Kendell Marvel, as well as long-time shooter pal, guitarist/harmonic player Leroy Powell. 

“All my friends who have heard my stuff have gone, ‘Dude, Jake, this is you man. This is who you've always tried to be,’” Owen says. “Sometimes you need to get outside what's comfortable, what people think you are, or think you should be, and take a risk.”

It’s gonna be a long summer. July 12. #TipOfMyTongue

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