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With the help of his grandmother and church choir, second-year theater student Chris Pree honed his singing and performing skills at his church in Washington, D.C. Pree released his mixtape, “Here&amp;Now,” a compilation of poetry set to R&amp;B tunes composed on his keyboard, on New Year&#039;s Day. (Efren Piñon/Daily Bruin)

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An unfamiliar and haunting melody snuck up on Chris Pree the same way it always did. He would be walking to class, talking to friends or trying to do his homework when a tune would tangle itself around his thoughts.

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Student musician captures momentary emotions with R&B, verse

By Shreya Aiyar

Jan. 28, 2016 9:32 a.m.