Chanel Loren

Musician — London

01Profile

A Chanel Loren Photo

03Interview

Photo by Olivia Repaci

Name, where are you from?
My name is Chanel Loren and I'm from SE London, but I currently reside in Sydney, Australia.

Describe your style in three words?
Comfortably cool and chic.

What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
Masego was the coolest gig I've witnessed. I had so much fun and loved his stage presence. Gigs at small venues always make the experience feel intimate.

If you could be on the line up with any two artists in history?
N.E.R.D and Erykah Badu.

Which subcultures have influenced you?
R&B, blues, jazz, hip-hop, pop, funk, dubstep, garage, reggae, indie, the list goes on... I feel lucky to have grown up and live in an era with access to so many different genres. I have discovered an array of subcultures through my own culture, education and curiosity.

If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
Issa Rae! Her story of pursuing her career really inspires me! I love her brain, her wittiness and her drive.

Of all the venues you’ve been to or played, which is your favourite?
I haven't played at a venue yet as 'Chanel Loren'! I'll update when I do haha.

Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
My mum!


Chanel Loren recently released her new track 'Disappear'. Listen, purchase or stream it via chanelloren.lnk.to/Disappear.

04Playlist Notes

The first track you played on repeat?
'Skin Tight' by Rayvn Lenae (ft. Steve Lacy).

A song that defines the teenage you?
'The Motto (YOLO)' by Drake (ft. Lil Wayne).

One record you would keep forever?
'The Recipe' by SiR.

A song lyric that has inspired you?
"Don't let it go to your head, love is stronger than fear
Don't let it change who you are, you are meant to be here
When I look in your eyes, your ego starts to appear
Are you afraid to ascend? Nothing's stopping you"

From 'Don't Let It Go To Your Head' by Cleo Sol.

The song that would get you straight on the dance floor?
Anything by Burna Boy.

A song you wished you had written?
'Novacane' by Frank Ocean.

Best song to turn up loud?
'Crew' by Goldlink (ft. Brent Faiyaz and Shy Glizzy).

A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
'Hard Hold' by Jaala.

Best song to end an all-nighter on?
'Everybody Loves The Sunshine' by Roy Ayers Ubiquity.

Any new music you are listening to right now?
'IN THE AIR' by DESTIN CONRAD.
Pink Pantheress (literally, all of them).
'FUNKENTOLOGY' by BLK ODYSSY.

03Interview

Photo by Olivia Repaci

Name, where are you from?
My name is Chanel Loren and I'm from SE London, but I currently reside in Sydney, Australia.

Describe your style in three words?
Comfortably cool and chic.

What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
Masego was the coolest gig I've witnessed. I had so much fun and loved his stage presence. Gigs at small venues always make the experience feel intimate.

If you could be on the line up with any two artists in history?
N.E.R.D and Erykah Badu.

Which subcultures have influenced you?
R&B, blues, jazz, hip-hop, pop, funk, dubstep, garage, reggae, indie, the list goes on... I feel lucky to have grown up and live in an era with access to so many different genres. I have discovered an array of subcultures through my own culture, education and curiosity.

If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
Issa Rae! Her story of pursuing her career really inspires me! I love her brain, her wittiness and her drive.

Of all the venues you’ve been to or played, which is your favourite?
I haven't played at a venue yet as 'Chanel Loren'! I'll update when I do haha.

Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
My mum!


Chanel Loren recently released her new track 'Disappear'. Listen, purchase or stream it via chanelloren.lnk.to/Disappear.

04Playlist Notes

The first track you played on repeat?
'Skin Tight' by Rayvn Lenae (ft. Steve Lacy).

A song that defines the teenage you?
'The Motto (YOLO)' by Drake (ft. Lil Wayne).

One record you would keep forever?
'The Recipe' by SiR.

A song lyric that has inspired you?
"Don't let it go to your head, love is stronger than fear
Don't let it change who you are, you are meant to be here
When I look in your eyes, your ego starts to appear
Are you afraid to ascend? Nothing's stopping you"

From 'Don't Let It Go To Your Head' by Cleo Sol.

The song that would get you straight on the dance floor?
Anything by Burna Boy.

A song you wished you had written?
'Novacane' by Frank Ocean.

Best song to turn up loud?
'Crew' by Goldlink (ft. Brent Faiyaz and Shy Glizzy).

A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
'Hard Hold' by Jaala.

Best song to end an all-nighter on?
'Everybody Loves The Sunshine' by Roy Ayers Ubiquity.

Any new music you are listening to right now?
'IN THE AIR' by DESTIN CONRAD.
Pink Pantheress (literally, all of them).
'FUNKENTOLOGY' by BLK ODYSSY.

 

05Videos

Chanel Loren | Disappear (2022)

Chanel Loren | Playlist (2022)