C.J. Anthony

C.J. Anthony (born in Newark, New Jersey) is an R&B music singer from the late ’80s.

When he was 8 years old, C.J. moved to Martha’s Vineyard and went on to act in a small family theater in New York. In later years, he appeared in a Carly Simon music video as a background dancer.

After sending a demo tape to a music producer in California, he began his music career. In 1988, he provided background vocals for artists including Vanessa Williams and Kopper.
During that same year, he released his debut studio album, “Luv’s Invitation” on the KMA Records label. It’s unknown how or if the album ever made the charts at all.
The lone single from the album, a cover version of Norman Connors’ 1976 song, “You Are My Starship” managed to peak at #80 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for only 5 weeks.

In the ’90s, C.J. co-wrote Chuckii Booker’s number one R&B hit, “Games”. He also provided backing vocals for artists such as Vesta Williams and Four Sure. He toured and provided backing vocals for Mariah Carey and The Tony Rich Project.
In 2006, he released his sophomore album, “I Let Heaven Go” on the CrDaJo Records label. Afterwards, it appears as if he’s faded into obscurity. It’s unknown what C.J. Anthony currently up to these days.

To see a video for “You Are My Starship”, go to:

To see a video for “I Let Heaven Go”, go to: