Parris Chariz
Parris Chariz
Parris Chariz is a well-acclaimed rapper from Detroit who aims to bring a hopeful light into a desperate world through music. The name Chariz, short for the word “charismatic,” perfectly describes exactly who he is. With a vibrant, edgy sound mixing his potent voice he captures music-listeners globally with his “charisma.” Early on in his life, Parris was faced with many troubles and perilous times but “in his weakness” God brought him through which is directly displayed in his music.
He gained attention in 2015 by releasing his debut mixtape Appreciation and was featured on Rapzilla’s Freshman 2015 List which led to touring alongside Ty Brasel. In 2017, he dropped two projects including his debut full-length album Polaroid and the short but deep EP, WAVES WORLD. One year later, he released his sophomore studio album In My Weakness.
Continuing the legacy, Parris became a well-known face among rap specifically within the Christian Hip-Hop scene touring with artists like WHATUPRG and even being featured on the 2019 summer single “Big Wave” with Lecrae. He also launched his independent rap collective World 45 with his brother consisting of many up-and-coming artists. On July 17, 2020, he released his third studio album 2045 which describes his redemptive testimony and all that God has restored in his life.