Boston, MA. (Top40 Charts/ Razzmastic Entertainment) - Rising Star Chiki has just placed a sample track of her debut single '1 U Luv' on her Myspace page www.myspace.com/chikidollmusic. After listening, I found myself singing this song in the shower and have visited Chiki's Myspace at least twenty times since wishing I could listen to the entire track. People, I have heard many a pop song in my lifetime and I do smell a dance/pop/top40 crossover here!
If you haven't heard of Chiki, let me try to describe her to you. Chiki (her childhood nickname) is a pop singer/songwriter whose affinity for experimentation and the theatrical has raised some eyebrows everywhere she has been. Her music, produced by Multi-Platinum credited producers Marcus Rap and Anthony J. Resta, gives her a unique sound that blends pop, hip-hop, funk and those yummy electro-futuristic synth effects that are popular right now. Her look has varied since I first heard of her in 2006. I've seen her as a space goddess; much like current stars Christina Aguilera 'Keeps Gettin' Better' and newcomer Lady Gaga 'Just Dance'. Chiki also has even been a little 'Goth' in the past. For her new single, '1 U Luv', she looks like a sly and stylish doll with colorful socks that may conjure up images of Punky Bruester and Cyndi Lauper. '1 U Luv' is a feel good song that will make you want to dance. '1 U Luv' also brings up good feelings and memories about being with friends and family or the 'the one you love'.
She is a classically trained and well-rounded performer with multi-talent that is rare to find in any era. Twenty-seven year old Chiki first made a name for herself writing and directing her original musicals combining her musical theater background with Pop music and culture. Since 2006, Chiki began starring in her own innovative Pop-Space-Theatrical shows in Boston and NYC venues where most Pop artists wouldn't dare enter. Eager to prove herself, she relentlessly performed and promoted herself. After earning many positive press reviews and a fanbase, the burgeoning star was invited to share the stage with the likes of Natasha Beddingfield, Metro Station, The Jonas Brothers, Jesse McCartney, Sarah Bareilles and many more. Very unlikely for most artists only out for a year, but consider that Chiki has been building her working resume since she was five; always taking every free offer for shows, auditions, classes and even writing, directing and sometimes producing her own shows.
Her music and show inspires creativity, imagination and at the same time is motivational. Kristine Walsh, a reviewer from Pulse Magazine who caught her show commented on her performance, describing her as 'rocket fuel for the soul.' She is not a reality TV star, she is not from a privileged family or hand picked from a talent agency. Chiki who has recently signed with independent record label, Razzmastic Entertainment, has worked for every bit of experience she gained; even graduating from college on the Dean's List. Talent, beauty and brains, Chiki is dedicated to bringing to the plate great pop music, fun colorful imagery and with her solid pop personality she stands out amongst cookie-cutter popstars. Chiki's E-Single '1 U Luv' will be available on Itunes and Amazon on Sunday, October 19, 2008.
