ChianoSky

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Listen to my new single 'Paradise' ft. K.O.

The dream is just beginning for 20 year old ChianoSky , her hunger to be South Africa’s most revered vocalist has proven to be a driving force that has propelled her to release one of 2012’s most sought-after albums ‘Hungry’. A mix of seductive jazzy pop has seen her racing up the airplay charts in South Africa, showcasing her as one of South Africa’s most exciting, fresh and talented new discoveries.

ChianoSky didn’t waste any time pursuing her passion. “I can’t remember wanting to be anything else but a singer and a performer,” she notes. She left a standard high school and attended the National School of Arts where she studied music full time and slowly started realizing her true musical calling. It was only after an off chance meeting of musical minds that things for ChianoSky really started falling into place. A mere 20 years old, ChianoSky’s sound is anything but immature, and her talent almost bigger than her small stature can contain.

“I was waitressing at a restaurant in JHB where I bumped into the DJ Paul Almeida. I gave some demos to Paul, who really loved them. He called up EMI and the next thing I knew I was signing a major label deal. That’s as simple as the story gets” she smiles.

“I knew that leaving school to pursue a music career was a very risky thing to do, but I was adamant it was what I needed to do. I definitely tried to place myself in the right place at the right time.

The album, which has been a year in the making, is aptly titled ‘Hungry’.

“Hungry is such a powerful word. It summed up exactly how I felt about everything that was happening in my life at that moment. I am starved for experience, hungry for it, and I’m willing to fight for it. That’s really what this album represents for me,” says ChianoSky.

ChianoSky has already had 5 major singles playlisted on radio stations throughout South Africa, including: ‘Sick Sick’, ‘Walking Away’ & ‘Home Sweet Home’ .

Her first single ‘Sick Sick’ solidified her as a firm favourite amongst SA audiences.

‘The song is about the playful dynamic between men and women. I equate it to the whole concept of the Black Widow Spider, who appears helpless and vulnerable, but once you are seduced by her, it’s game over” – she laughs.

Although there are light hearted pop gems hidden on the debut album ‘Hungry’ there is nothing frivolous about the album as a whole. “I feel like I have been personally transformed by this album. Each song described a different aspect of me, and the journey I have been on thus far”, she notes. “Songs like ‘Walking Away’ epitomized a time of my life where I was hurt and vulnerable. As you listen to the album you’ll see the different sides of this and how I’ve grown and walked away a stronger, freer person.”

ChianoSky also spent some of her younger years modeling, which helped boost her confidence and teach her how to be comfortable on stage and in front of the camera. But don’t be fooled by ChianoSky’s pretty face – behind the facade lies a lady with real talent, strong determination, and a passion that runs deep. “I like the idea of singing from a position of power and control, a powerhouse woman who isn’t afraid of trying anything.”

With influences ranging from afar afield as Nina Simone, Etta James, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Kylie Minogue and especially Amy Winehouse, ChianoSky has found an original voice and style all her own.

One of her favourite experiences when working on the album was when she was teamed up with Pete “Boxsta” Martin in London. “I was so nervous, because it’s a whole different game overseas, but it was one of the best experiences of my life. I discovered so many different elements to my voice, and really worked on bringing them all to life.

ChianoSky is not an artist to sit behind the scenes and let other people create her story. She insists on being a part of the entire process, from vision and creative concept, music video, photo shoots, album artwork design and beyond. In perfect pop style, there are no half measures with ChianoSky, you get the entire package, all intricately thought out and planned.

“This is my album, obviously it’s a very personal project to me - I know what I want and who I am,” she adds.

‘Hungry’ is an album that highlights the journey of an artist who has paved her own path, from start to finish. From the contagious blues pop of ‘Walking Away’ the intensity of the jazzy Ballad ‘Believe’ to the bluesy inspired ‘Sugar Man’, this is an album with a striking maturity, sultry sexy vocals that transfix and inspire, and a sound that is filled with the optimism and full bodied lust of youth.

Each and every song on ‘Hungry’ was handpicked and carefully selected.
“I connect differently with certain songs, and I was definitely adamant about which songs had to go on the album. To me the entire album is important, and it’s not just about a few hit singles. Every song speaks to me differently, she says.

Her hunger for success paid off as she cracked the nod in multiple categories for the 2013 South African Music Awards, being nominated for five awards including Best Female Artist, Best Pop Album, Record of The Year with her hit single 'Walking Away', Best Producer and Best Engineer, all for her first outing with her very first album.

She was also nominated at the Glamour Awards and took home the award for ‘Next Big Thing’ – and this recognition that has all fed into her music career, resulting in her headlining prestigious events such as Joburg Day, Heineken Symphonic Rocks, the Billabong Music Festival and the Durban July.

About to unleash her next single ‘Uncrumple My Heart,’ ChianoSky has also enjoyed venturing into different genres collaborating with Hip Hop artist Ross Jack on his single ‘Delusions’ and punk band Crash Car Burn with ‘Heartbeat Racing’.

Humble, modest and inspired – ChianoSky is an artist with a mission, the passion and the talent to take her far. “I’m flattered that I’m allowed to tell my story, “I can say things when I sing, that I can’t say in my everyday life, it’s so liberating being able to express myself through my music.

It’s been a journey for me, getting to know myself, and it’s definitely going to be a journey for those listening.
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(P) 2019 South Africa - Sony Music Entertainment Africa (Pty) Ltd - RCA, a division of Sony Music Entertainment Africa (Pty) Ltd
25-01-2019
Same Same but Different
01
Paradise (feat. K.O)
ChianoSky
Same Same but Different
03:41
Writer: ChianoSky Kruger - Ntokozo mdluli - Neo Makwa / Composers: ChianoSky Kruger - Ntokozo mdluli - Neo Makwa
02
Diamonds and Gold (feat. Kwesta)
ChianoSky
Same Same but Different
03:34
Writer: ChianoSky Kruger - Ross Ranby - Alex Parker - Senzo Vilakazi / Composers: ChianoSky Kruger - Ross Ranby - Alex Parker - Senzo Vilakazi
03
Kiss It Right
ChianoSky
Same Same but Different
03:33
Writer: ChianoSky Kruger - Ross Ranby - Alex Parker / Composers: ChianoSky Kruger - Ross Ranby - Alex Parker
04
Juice
ChianoSky
Same Same but Different
03:16
Writer: ChianoSky Kruger - Ross Ranby - Alex Parker / Composers: ChianoSky Kruger - Ross Ranby - Alex Parker
05
Rely On You (feat. KLY)
ChianoSky
Same Same but Different
03:34
Writer: ChianoSky Kruger - Ross Ranby - Alex Parker - Siyabonga Nkanyiso Mkhize / Composers: ChianoSky Kruger - Ross Ranby - Alex Parker - Siyabonga Nkanyiso Mkhize
06
I Gotta Love
ChianoSky
Same Same but Different
04:15
Writer: ChianoSky Kruger - Neo Makwa / Composers: ChianoSky Kruger - Neo Makwa
07
Hero
ChianoSky
Same Same but Different
03:58
Writer: ChianoSky Kruger - Ross Ranby - Alex Parker / Composers: ChianoSky Kruger - Ross Ranby - Alex Parker
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EPs
(P) 2017 SME Africa (Pty) Ltd
28-04-2017
Hurricane EP
01
Worst That Could Happen
ChianoSky
Hurricane EP
04:00
Writer: Claudio Manjate - ChianoSky Kruger / Composers: Claudio Manjate - ChianoSky Kruger
02
Forest
ChianoSky
Hurricane EP
03:58
Writer: ChianoSky Kruger - Claudio Manjate / Composers: ChianoSky Kruger - Claudio Manjate
03
Sinking Into You
ChianoSky
Hurricane EP
04:27
Writer: ChianoSky Kruger - Claudio Manjate / Composers: ChianoSky Kruger - Claudio Manjate
04
Worst That Could Happen (Emblazon Remix)
ChianoSky
Hurricane EP
04:15
Writer: Claudio Manjate - ChianoSky Kruger / Composers: Claudio Manjate - ChianoSky Kruger
05
Forest (Future Kings Remix)
ChianoSky
Hurricane EP
04:02
Writer: ChianoSky Kruger - Claudio Manjate / Composers: ChianoSky Kruger - Claudio Manjate
Singles
(P) 2019 South Africa - Sony Music Entertainment Africa (Pty) Ltd, under RCA a division of Sony Music Entertainment Africa (Pty) Ltd
11-01-2019
I Gotta Love
01
I Gotta Love
ChianoSky
I Gotta Love
04:15
Writer: ChianoSky Kruger - Neo Makwa / Composers: ChianoSky Kruger - Neo Makwa
(P) 2018 South Africa - Sony Music Entertainment Africa (Pty) Ltd, under RCA a division of Sony Music Entertainment Africa (Pty) Ltd
30-11-2018
Hero
01
Hero
ChianoSky
Hero
03:58
Writer: ChianoSky Kruger - Ross Ranby - Alex Parker / Composers: ChianoSky Kruger - Ross Ranby - Alex Parker
(P) 2019 South Africa - Sony Music Entertainment Africa (Pty) Ltd, under RCA a division of Sony Music Entertainment Africa (Pty) Ltd
26-10-2018
Paradise (feat. K.O)
01
Paradise (feat. K.O)
ChianoSky
Paradise (feat. K.O)
03:42
Writer: ChianoSky Kruger - Ntokozo mdluli - Neo Makwa / Composers: ChianoSky Kruger - Ntokozo mdluli - Neo Makwa
(P) 2018 South Africa - Sony Music Entertainment Africa (Pty) Ltd, under RCA a division of Sony Music Entertainment Africa (Pty) Ltd
23-03-2018
Diamonds and Gold (feat. Kwesta)
01
Diamonds and Gold (feat. Kwesta)
ChianoSky
Diamonds and Gold (feat. Kwesta)
03:35
Writer: ChianoSky Kruger - Ross Ranby - Alex Parker - Senzo Vilakazi / Composers: ChianoSky Kruger - Ross Ranby - Alex Parker - Senzo Vilakazi
(P) 2017 SME Africa (Pty) Ltd
30-01-2017
Worst That Could Happen
01
Worst That Could Happen
ChianoSky
Worst That Could Happen
04:00
Writer: Claudio Manjate - ChianoSky Kruger / Composers: Claudio Manjate - ChianoSky Kruger
(P) 2017 SME Africa (Pty) Ltd
30-01-2017
Worst That Could Happen (Emblazon Remix)
01
Worst That Could Happen (Emblazon Remix)
ChianoSky
Worst That Could Happen (Emblazon Remix)
04:15
Writer: Claudio Manjate - ChianoSky Kruger / Composers: Claudio Manjate - ChianoSky Kruger
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℗ 2015 Respect Music
25-09-2015
Well Swung
01
Old MacDonald
Swing City
Well Swung
02:48
Writer: Thomas D'urfey - Frederick Thomas Nettlingham / Composers: Thomas D'urfey
02
Shake It Off on the Street
Swing City
Well Swung
02:51
Writer: Martin Max - Karl Johan Schuster - Taylor Alison Swift / Composers: Martin Max - Karl Johan Schuster - Taylor Alison Swift
03
Sh'boom (Life Could Be Dream)
Swing City
Well Swung
03:18
Writer: William Edwards - Carl Feaster - Claude Feaster - James Keyes - Floyd Franklin McRae / Composers: William Edwards - Carl Feaster - Claude Feaster - James Keyes - Floyd Franklin McRae
04
In the Mood
Swing City
Well Swung
02:54
Writer: Joseph Garland - Andy Razaf / Composers: Joseph Garland - Andy Razaf
05
The Dirty Boogie
Swing City
Well Swung
03:30
Writer: Brian Setzer / Composers: Brian Setzer
06
Jump Jive n then You Wail
Swing City
Well Swung
03:00
Writer: Louis Prima / Composers: Louis Prima
07
Well Swung
Swing City
Well Swung
02:49
Writer: Jonathan Mark Ross / Composers: Jonathan Mark Ross
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(P) 2017 South Africa - Sony Music Entertainment Africa (Pty) Ltd, under exclusive licence from Bonginkosi Mahlangu
03-11-2017
Aunty (feat. ChianoSky)
01
Aunty (feat. ChianoSky)
Kid X
Aunty (feat. ChianoSky)
03:50
Writer: Neo Makwa - Bonginkosi Mahlangu - Tsakani Mhinga - Nhlamulo Baloyi - Reshoketjwe Chuenee / Composers: Neo Makwa - Bonginkosi Mahlangu - Tsakani Mhinga - Nhlamulo Baloyi - Reshoketjwe Chuenee
3006811 Records DK
15-01-2022
dreams & desires (feat. ChianoSky)
01
dreams & desires (feat. ChianoSky)
Lo Fear
dreams & desires (feat. ChianoSky)
03:07
Writer: ChianoSky Kruger / Composers: Sasha Ben Righini - Andrew James Rawbone-Viljoen
(P) 2018 South Africa - Sony Music Entertainment Africa (Pty) Ltd, under exclusive licence from Bonginkosi Mahlangu
21-09-2018
Thank Da King
01
2 Spin (feat. Zingah)
Kid X
Thank Da King
01:21
Writer: Bonginkosi Mahlangu - Neo Makwa - Sthembiso Simelane / Composers: Bonginkosi Mahlangu - Neo Makwa - Sthembiso Simelane
02
323 Stokvel
Kid X
Thank Da King
03:57
Writer: Bonginkosi Mahlangu - Mnqobi Nxumalo / Composers: Bonginkosi Mahlangu - Mnqobi Nxumalo
03
Ipati (feat. Kwesta)
Kid X
Thank Da King
05:04
Writer: Bonginkosi Mahlangu - Neo Makwa - Senzo Vilakazi / Composers: Bonginkosi Mahlangu - Neo Makwa - Senzo Vilakazi
04
Can't Wait
Kid X
Thank Da King
04:36
Writer: Bonginkosi Mahlangu - Neo Makwa - Lunga Maliti / Composers: Bonginkosi Mahlangu - Neo Makwa - Lunga Maliti
05
I'm On This Paper
Kid X
Thank Da King
04:57
Writer: Bonginkosi Mahlangu - Neo Makwa / Composers: Bonginkosi Mahlangu - Neo Makwa
06
Mzala Wam'
Kid X
Thank Da King
05:35
Writer: Nhlamulo Baloyi - Bonginkosi Mahlangu - Neo Makwa / Composers: Nhlamulo Baloyi - Bonginkosi Mahlangu - Neo Makwa
07
Mfazi Wephepha (feat. Yanga, NOTA & Mashayabhuqe KaMamba)
Kid X
Thank Da King
05:12
Writer: Bonginkosi Mahlangu - Yanga Ntshakaza / Composers: Bonginkosi Mahlangu - Yanga Ntshakaza
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Kennel Music
06-05-2022
Navy Black
01
Intro
Sliqe
Navy Black
00:56
Writer: Bomb Shelter / Composers: Lutendo Kungoane - Neo Makwa
02
Biskop
Sliqe
Navy Black
04:01
Writer: Neo Makwa - Senzo Vilakazi / Composers: Lutendo Kungoane - Neo Makwa
03
Girls Jungle
Sliqe
Navy Black
03:43
Writer: Neo Makwa - ChianoSky Kruger / Composers: Lutendo Kungoane - Neo Makwa - Tshegofatso Teffo
04
Oh Well
Sliqe
Navy Black
04:06
Writer: Neo Makwa - Sy Brockington - Kiernan Forbes / Composers: Lutendo Kungoane - Neo Makwa
05
Town Talk
Sliqe
Navy Black
03:26
Writer: Lesego Kyle Mnyandu - Odirile Windy Halefose / Composers: Lutendo Kungoane - Neo Makwa
06
Navy
Sliqe
Navy Black
04:31
Writer: Neo Makwa - Edward Gobi Zembe / Composers: Neo Makwa - Edward Gobi Zembe
07
Backyard
Sliqe
Navy Black
03:32
Writer: Neo Makwa - Tshego Ketshabile / Composers: Lutendo Kungoane - Neo Makwa
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This Compilation ℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc. FP
29-07-2022
Women's Day 2022: Celebrate Womxn
01
good 4 u
Olivia Rodrigo
Women's Day 2022: Celebrate Womxn
02:58
Writer: Daniel Nigro - Olivia Rodrigo - Josh Farro - Hayley Williams / Composers: Daniel Nigro - Olivia Rodrigo - Josh Farro - Hayley Williams
02
Firework
Katy Perry
Women's Day 2022: Celebrate Womxn
03:48
Writer: Katy Perry - Mikkel S. Eriksen - Tor Erik Hermansen - Sandy Wilhelm - Ester Dean / Composers: Katy Perry - Mikkel S. Eriksen - Tor Erik Hermansen - Sandy Wilhelm - Ester Dean
03
About You Now
Sugababes
Women's Day 2022: Celebrate Womxn
03:32
Writer: Lukasz Gottwald - Cathy Dennis / Composers: Lukasz Gottwald - Cathy Dennis
04
New Attitude
Patti LaBelle
Women's Day 2022: Celebrate Womxn
04:11
Writer: Jon Gilutin - Bunny Hull - Sharon T. Robinson / Composers: Jon Gilutin - Bunny Hull - Sharon T. Robinson
05
Walking Away
ChianoSky
Women's Day 2022: Celebrate Womxn
03:27
Writer: ChianoSky - Andre Scheepers / Composers: ChianoSky - Andre Scheepers
06
Girls Like Us (MUNA Remix)
Zoe Wees
Women's Day 2022: Celebrate Womxn
02:52
Writer: Patrick Pyke Salmy - Ricardo Muñoz - Nicolas Rebscher - Zoe Wees - Hight / Composers: Patrick Pyke Salmy - Ricardo Muñoz - Nicolas Rebscher - Zoe Wees - Hight
07
Hot Stuff (12" Version)
Donna Summer
Women's Day 2022: Celebrate Womxn
06:46
Writer: Pete Bellotte - Harold Faltermeyer - Keith Forsey / Composers: Pete Bellotte - Harold Faltermeyer - Keith Forsey
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