Choker

Choker, born Christopher Lloyd, is an American singer‑songwriter, rapper, and producer whose genre‑blurring music defies easy classification, weaving together R&B, soul, hip‑hop, psychedelic rock, and indie influences into an immersive, boundary‑pushing sound. Raised in Detroit, Michigan, he first learned music production as a young adult before teaching himself singing, piano, and guitar — a foundation that would define his genre‑fluid artistry.

His debut project Peak arrived in 2017 as a self‑produced 10‑track album that immediately positioned him as an enigmatic force in alternative R&B, drawing comparisons to avant‑garde innovators while holding a voice entirely his own. Follow‑ups like Honeybloom (2018) and a series of thematic EPs in 2019 further deepened his creative palette, showcasing his luscent falsetto, surreal lyricism, and willingness to dissolve genre boundaries.

After a multi‑year hiatus, Choker returned with Heaven Ain’t Sold in 2026, a record that reflects both introspective depth and the sonic evolution of an artist unafraid to experiment with texture, emotion, and narrative. His music resonates with listeners drawn to lush atmospheres, coded lyricism, and melodic unpredictability, qualities that have earned him a dedicated following and critical buzz in left‑field music circles.

Choker’s creative identity is shaped not just by what he makes but how he makes it: as a self‑producing auteur who writes, records, and shapes his sound from start to finish, carving immersive spaces that feel both ethereal and intimately personal.

“Choker shapes his music into lucid worlds where R&B, soul, and psychedelia blend into an intimate, genre‑defying sound.”