CJ Baran

CJ Baran
Birth name	Christopher J Baran
Born	Melville, New York
Genres	Pop rock Pop Alternative Rock
Occupation(s)	Singer, Songwriter, Record producer, Musician
Years active	2006–present
Associated acts	Panic! at the Disco, Melanie Martinez, Carly Rae Jepsen, Max Martin
Notable instruments
Vocals, Keyboard, Synthesizer, Guitar

Christopher J Baran, known as CJ Baran, is an American singer-songwriter and producer. He has produced and written songs for Panic! At The Disco, Melanie Martinez, Carly Rae Jepsen, Mika, Britney Spears, COIN, Andrew McMahon, One OK Rock, Bea Miller, Pentatonix, Simple Plan, Pixie Lott, and Nelly.

Baran is originally from Melville, New York, where he attended St. Anthony's High School. He took an early interest in music, learning several instruments and beginning his first band at 11, Kaution.

In September 2006, Baran joined Steve Scarola, Nick DeTurris and Derek Ries to form Push Play. Baran was lead vocalist, keyboard player, and rhythm guitarist for the Long Island-based band.

Their debut album, Deserted, was released in December 2007. The album rose into the top 100 album sales on iTunes, peaking at #38. The band signed with Creative Artists Agency's Jason Morey, the agent for Miley Cyrus. The band opened for Cyrus at the MGM Grand-Foxwoods to start their 2008 tour, putting a portion of the proceeds for some of their 2008 shows to charities "Friends of the Arts" and the "Education and Assistance Corporation."

Push Play received a record deal from Wind-Up Records in 2008. Their album, Found, was produced by Matt Squire. "Midnight Romeo", their single from the album, hit #37 on the mainstream Top 40 radio chart.

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