Christopher Martin
Birth Name:
Christopher Martin
Birth Place:
Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Met Christopher "Kid" Reid, who would later become the other half of Kid 'n Play, when they were in rival high school groups
- Quote: "Music was my relief․ Music was a tool․ It kept me sane․ It kept me alive․"
- Best known as an actor and rapper who is goes by the name "Play" in the hip-hop/comedy duo Kid 'n Play
- Is a Professional in Residence at the Florida A&M University, where he teaches in the Music Industry & Hip Hop Institute
- Played the role of Play in the "House Party" film trilogy in the 1990s
- Is the CEO of the film and theatre production company HP4 Digital
- Was a hip-hop teacher at North Carolina Central University
- Began recording Christian-themed music in 1995 after devoting his life to his religion