Rachel Chinouriri
Rachel Chinouriri | |
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Born | [1] Croydon, South London, England | 1 November 1998
Origin | London, England |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2018–present |
Labels | Parlophone |
Website | www |
Rachel Chinouriri (born 1 November 1998; pronounced /ˌtʃɪnəˈriːri/, CHIN-ə-REE-ree)[5] is an English singer-songwriter. After posting numerous songs on SoundCloud, she began releasing music on major streaming platforms in 2018. She released her debut extended play (EP), Mama's Boy, in 2019 to critical acclaim. One of the songs from the EP, "So My Darling", received attention on TikTok when it became a popular audio to use. Chinouriri was signed to Parlophone, with whom she released her debut mini-album, Four° In Winter, in 2021. She then released her second EP, Better Off Without, in 2022. She is set to release her debut album, What a Devastating Turn of Events, in 2024.[6]
Early life and education
Chinouriri was born in
Career
Chinouriri began formally releasing various singles on major
Chinouriri released her debut
In January 2022, after the rise in popularity of her 2018 single "So My Darling" on the video sharing app
In early 2023, Chinouriri was one of the openers for Lewis Capaldi on his tour, and humorously told the story of how she secured the gig through sending him a drunk DM.[21] She played at a number of summer festivals, including Latitude Festival, Truck Festival, Kendal Calling, Connect Music Festival, and All Points East. Later that year, she was selected as one of the openers for Louis Tomlinson on the Europe leg of his Faith in the Future World Tour.[22]
In January 2024, Chinouriri announced that she would release her debut album, What a Devastating Turn of Events,[6] on 3 May.[23][24] Four promotional singles were released in the build-up leading to the record: "The Hills", "Never Need Me",[23][24] the title track[25] and "It Is What It Is".[26]
Artistry
Chinouriri grew up listening to indie music, pop girl groups such as Girls Aloud and the Sugababes, and African acapella.[27] She has cited Daughter, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and Coldplay as her three main influences.[28] She has also expressed an admiration for Sampha.[29]
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Details |
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What a Devastating Turn of Events |
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Mini-albums
Title | Details |
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Four° In Winter[30] |
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Extended plays
Title | Details |
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Mama's Boy[31] |
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Better Off Without[32] |
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Singles
As lead artist
Title | Year | Album |
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"What Have I Ever Done" | 2018 | Non-album singles |
"So My Darling" | What a Devastating Turn of Events | |
"Adrenaline" | 2019 | Mama's Boy |
"Mama's Boy" | ||
"Where Do I Go?" | Non-album single | |
"Beautiful Disaster" (with Sam Dotia) |
2020 | Four° In Winter |
"Give Me a Reason" | ||
"What the World Needs Now" | Non-album single | |
"Darker Place" | 2021 | Four° In Winter |
"Plain Jane" | ||
"Through the Eye" | ||
"November" (featuring Hak Baker) |
Non-album single | |
"If Only" | Four° In Winter | |
"All I Ever Asked" | 2022 | Better Off Without |
"Happy Ending" | ||
"I’m Not Perfect (But I’m Trying)" | Non-album singles | |
"Maybe I'm Lonely" | 2023 | |
"Ribs" | ||
"The Hills" | What a Devastating Turn of Events | |
"Never Need Me" | 2024 | |
"What a Devastating Turn of Events" | ||
"It Is What It Is" |
As featured artist
Title | Year | Album |
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"Animals (MK Remix)"[33] (Preditah featuring Rachel Chinouriri) |
2019 | Non-album single |
"Struck"[34] (Kam-Bu featuring Rachel Chinouriri) |
2021 | Black on Black |
"Right Together"[35] (Conducta featuring Rachel Chinouriri) |
TBA | |
"End of the Road" (The Snuts featuring Rachel Chinouriri) |
2022 | Burn the Empire |
"Love Me in Chapters II" (Chrissi featuring Rachel Chinouriri) |
2023 | Non-album single |
References
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- ^ ""So My Darling" // Rachel Chinouriri". Indie Amy. 3 November 2019. Archived from the original on 18 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ "UK: Indie-pop Singer Rachel Chinouriri Releases New Single 'All I Ever Asked'". New Zimbabwe. 12 March 2022. Archived from the original on 13 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ Paton, Kloe (October 2023). "Songstress Rachel Chinouriri Brings a Rock Edge to Single 'The Hills'". IndustryMe. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ An interview with Rachel Chinouriri for Selector Radio. British Council Arts. 4 October 2019. Event occurs at 00:00:04 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b Rigotti, Alex (15 January 2024). "Rachel Chinouriri has finally come home". NME. Archived from the original on 16 January 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
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- ^ "Mama's Boy - EP". Spotify. 21 August 2019. Archived from the original on 17 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ a b Bibby, Tom (27 July 2020). "Rachel Chinouriri: 'Beautiful Disaster'". Yuck. Archived from the original on 18 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ "Rachel Chinouriri returns with 'Where Do I Go?'". DIY. 13 November 2019. Archived from the original on 8 March 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
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- ^ Rowley, Glenn (31 January 2023). "An Indie Artist Just Snagged an Opening Slot on Lewis Capaldi's Tour with a Drunk DM". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2 August 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ "Rachel Chinouriri Concert History". Concert Archives. Archived from the original on 2 August 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ a b Kelly, Tyler Damara (18 January 2024). "Rachel Chinouriri announces her debut album, What A Devastating Turn of Events". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ a b Carter, Daisy (19 January 2024). "Rachel Chinouriri unveils Florence Pugh-starring video for 'Never Need Me'". DIY. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Kelly, Tyler Damara (28 February 2024). "Rachel Chinouriri shares title track from debut album, What A Devastating Turn Of Events". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Damara Kelly, Tyler (19 April 2024). "Rachel Chinouriri shares final album teaser, "It Is What It Is"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
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- ^ Riffo-Drecksel, Ceceli (14 February 2022). "A Conversation with Rachel Chinouriri". KCR College Radio. Archived from the original on 1 August 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "Four° In Winter by Rachel Chinouriri". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 17 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
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- ^ "Better Off Without by Rachel Chinouriri". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 17 March 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- ^ "Animals (feat. Rachel Chinouriri) [MK Remix] - Single by Preditah". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 20 October 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
- ^ "KAM-BU And Rachel Chinouriri Join Forces On Smouldering Rap Cut "Struck"". Trench Trench Trench. 9 August 2021. Archived from the original on 9 August 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ Kenneally, Cerys (3 September 2021). "Conducta links with Rachel Chinouriri on new track "Right Together"". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2022.