In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we want to introduce you to upcoming artist ChessNotCheckers and his brand new single titled “My Girl”.
ChessNotCheckers, born Virjilio Griggs in Okinawa, Japan, raised in the southern part of California and Texas throughout his life, Chess has been able to pick up on many styles of music ranging from his hispanic culture he’s around with his Panamanian side of his family and also from traveling the United States as an ex track athlete. Chess was a professional sprinter for the country of Panama before retiring and putting sole focus into making music. He is related to reggaeteon group “Los Rakas” whom he has also collaborated with, he has also collaborated with the likes of Dizzy Wright, Boo Popi and Ahmad Brooks, with much more to come in the future.
Listen below: