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Christopher Williams

1967–

United States

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Christopher Lawrence Williams (born August 22, 1967) is an American singer and actor. Emerging in the late 1980s as a recording artist with Geffen Records, Williams became a notable figure in the new jack swing era with a series of R&B chart hits, including “Talk to Myself” (1989), “I'm Dreamin'” (1991), and “Every Little Thing U Do” (1993). He is also known for his work in film and theater, most notably for his role as Kareem Akbar in the 1991 crime drama New Jack City.

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