As rich as the legendary name Coco Chanel implies, this talented female vocalist has slowly and delicately designed a fortune in her voice.
After many years of investment in her talent, this songwriter, performer and vocal arranger has quite an impressive history. Chanel attended Dillard School of the Performing Arts and she went on to receive a BA Degree in Mass Communications from Bethune-Cookman College where she performed in the Concert Choir, Vesper Chorus and the Gospel Choir.
In 2005 My Life was licensed to Jazz FM London and released on its dance label Hed Kandi. From there it exploded out of the UK urban soul underground like a bush fire onto national radio receiving solid club rotation, heavy radio and video airplay, and went on to become a mainstay club classic spawning Top 40 national chart hits in the UK, France and Scandinavia.
Chanel’s single My Life, which is backed by the instantly recognizable Crusaders sample from their classic hit Street Life, has layered a self-penned soul track that has already become a cult hit in the UK. The original promo found its way to the offices of Smooth FM where the unsigned, unknown track was soon causing the switchboard to jam every time it was played and has now become the most requested track on their play list. The single also reached # 1 on Music Weeks Upfront Club Top 40. With overseas acclaim, and an ever-growing street, radio and internet fan base, the name Chanel has become a buzzword throughout the music industry.
Chanel returned stateside to collaborate with multi-platinum selling producer Young Lord, whose credits include Beyonce, P-Diddy, Notorious BIG, LL Cool J, DMX and Lil’ Kim (Bad Boy), for her irresistible US debut release I’m So Over You. From the opening bars, this classy mid-tempo smash is simply addictive. Flanked by an infectious backbeat, contagious chorus and Chanel’s silky-smooth vocals, the result is a song that is instantly recognizable and tailor made to raise temperatures across radio airwaves and storm the charts.
Chanel’s follow-up to My Life, the European single Dance, was released on Ministry of Sound Recordings in the UK and became an instant hit, making its way to the top of many Dance Charts. Chanel has also recorded Lovely Day and If You Love Me, both produced by Kelby K. T. Taylor
Chanel has been influenced by the rich, soulful sounds of Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Gladys Knight, Frank McComb, Jill Scott and Faith Evans. Knowing her voice is a gift that God has blessed, she is most grateful. Chanel uses this mantra as food for thought; “if you equip yourself with the strength to survive all that tries to fail you, rejection will only be a temporary condition.” Wise words.
