It may have taken almost 500 years and a global pandemic but someone has finally taken up the crown. Is this project’s variety and unwillingness to sit still a testament to artistry or the first sign of someone who is unsure of her sound? And it’s only going to get better from here. A handwritten review of the gig in local fanzine Too Late describes them as “real, aware, alive, challenging and simply light years ahead of anything else in this town”. She studied Politics at college, then dropped out to … Go Bravely is out now on narolane records. As far as her career goes, Chaila’s not interested in having to choose between spoken word and rap. Her first album, Go Bravely, was released on 2 October 2020. Having released her debut album GO Bravely in October, Chaila had already been having an incredible 2020, culminating in many publications listing her album and previous singles among the best of the year. But also like I'm doing it on autopilot." 'Go Bravely' is a statement of intent from one of the most exciting artists making music in Ireland - and beyond - right now. So how did Denise Chaila get here? . The lyric with the most impact, however, is “I can’t live in pieces if I don’t know what peace is” on Pieces, which hits harder than a train, especially when sung with allthe delicacy Chaila can muster. Already, with just a single solo EP under her belt, Denise Chaila has been tipped as one to watch worldwide by the likes of NPR (USA), BBC (UK) and RTÉ (Ireland). Album Review: Denise Chaila – 'Go Bravely' By: Ingrid Angulo The powerful mixtape from the new 'king' of Irish rap is our album of the month. This debut finds an artist at the peak of her powers, trading in genres and styles and trying her hand at everything, all the while preventing anyone from boxing her into a specific sound. Posting online, Chaila said, “I … This week takes us across the pond to checking out Denise Chaila’s newest release entitled GO Bravely.These 11 tracks are an intriguing listen for me, as I hadn’t heard of Chaila until incredibly recently. Chaila Lyrics: I do what I want with my pronouns / Keep it low key on my profile / I raise the bar when I come through / You already know it’s gonna go down / My name’s not that hard to pronounce Fri, Oct 2, ... Those themes are further explored on Go Bravely. Denise's recent promotional performances on Other Voices and Songs From An Empty Room and upcoming spotlight precede the release of new mixtape Go Bravely, out on October 2. Thankfully, it’s the former. ‘Go Bravely’ is the first solo project from Denise Chaila, who in the past has appeared on projects with the likes of Limerick counterparts and close friends Murli, God Knows, Sim Simma Soundsystem and Rusangano Family. 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Whyâs Ronan Keating trying to sound like Tom Waits trying to sound like Shane MacGowan? Dissecting music (and themselves), so you can just… listen. Denise Chaila entered the picture in 2016 when she performed on ‘Isn’t Dinner Nice’, an iron fist in a velvet glove condemnation of casual and not so casual misogyny. Ri Ra Lyrics: Got a rí rá Hallelujah / Feeling so Sinne fianna, I will not fall / Got a bualadh bos for my drive / Keep the pressure on / Never lessen that’s lesson one / Got a rí ra Hallelujah Please review … The proceeding nine tracks have their highs and lows. Toque músicas completas do álbum GO Bravely de em seu telefone, computador e sistema de áudio em casa com o Denise Chaila. Denise Chaila Announces Mixtape ‘Go Bravely’ Limerick rapper and poet – and one of our 10 for ’20 – Denise Chaila has revealed details of a new mixtape.. Set for release on October 2nd, the 11-track Go Bravely was announced this morning. As a lyricist Chaila is confrontationalbut not aggressively so, as heard on songs Down (which deftly weaves Irish school phrases into its rousing lyric sheet), Canât Stop Me Here and Move, two tracks that touch on mental health and pledge positivity through gritted teeth. Chailaâs debut mixtape (ie a more casual compilation of songs designed to set the scene for an album proper) goes some way to answering those questions, augmenting the promise first heard as a guest MC on on Rusangano Familyâs Isnât Dinner Nice back in 2016. Denise Chaila: Go Bravely review – A hip-hop star in the making. It comes after Denise invited Uncle Jafa onto one of her most popular tracks from her debut mixtape Go Bravely. The highs are mesmeric, with tracks such as Pieces – which finds Chaila singing in a style similar to that of early Leona Lewis or The Saturdays before flipping seamlessly back to rapping. First published: Fri, Oct 2, 2020, 06:00, For the best site experience please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. October 02, 2020 “I’m all vulnerable all the time and that’s just where I live every day, every second of my life,” says Zambia-born, Limerick-raised rapper Denise Chaila . Sometimes A Week’s Worth Review takes a gamble and picks a wild card artist and/or album to review. Itâs also a musically varied collection â from Ri Raâs summery âblock partyâ vibe, to the sinuous self-searching soul of Pieces, to the grime of Holy Grail, the offbeat, jazzy tilt of Move and the subtle dancehall undercurrent on Anseo. denisechaila.bandcamp.com. The overbearing theme is one of self-empowerment, best heard when referring to herself as the âblack James Bondâ on standout Anseo or the soul-infused affirmation of the title track. The lyrical component of the project is very well composed. The 11-track mixtape was produced by her narolane records cohort, MuRli and is Chaila’s first body of work since her 2019 EP, ‘Duel Citizenship’. To go bravely where no Irish artist has gone before, to bravely test yourself against the best, not only in Ireland, but the world. The small matter of a global pandemic was no match for the incendiary talent of Chaila, whose debut mixtape GO Bravely establishes her as one of Ireland’s brightest young stars. However, there are tracks that fail to quite keep to the high standards Denise Chaila has set herself. Photo: Róisín Murphy-O’Sullivan Ri-Ra, a samba-inspired track fails to take-off, though that may be due to its placing immediately after single releases Chaila and Holy Grail. It comes on the coattails of a remarkable rise for Denise. Go Bravely isn’t purely braggadocious. Sheâs the artist everyone is talking about, a household name for many off the back of a handful of singles. Every week, critics Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick review albums, interview artists and tackle their all-important Top 5 lists. Remember the name: itâs C-H-A-I-L-A. Denise Chaila – Go Bravely The most buzzed Irish artist of 2020 releases not a debut album but a mixtape, that sets out the artist’s intent. ‘Go Bravely’ is Chaila rejecting roles, redefining herself as an artist, but does it work? It goes on to predict the band’s selective approach to gigs, ... Denise Chaila - Go Bravely (narolane records) As a debut, and as an introduction, there are few around who can showcase the vastness of talent in the way that Denise Chaila has. There are few artists who would have been brave enough to try and mix these flavours, but isn’t not the point of the project? Can’t Stop Me and Down hit heights that many artists spend their whole career trying to reach. 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Overall, the project acts as a portfolio of Chaila’s influences, and an artist at the peak of her powers who is more than capable of testing herself across multiple genres. Today, Denise Chaila and Jafaris have shared ‘Anseo’. Denise Chaila - Go Bravely (Narolane records) album review with KERNAN ANDREWS Athlone Advertiser, Mon, Nov 02, 2020 Zambia-Irish singer, Denise Chalia, has released her debut album 'Go Bravely' As a debut, and as an introduction, there are few around who can showcase the vastness of talent in the way that Denise Chaila has. In the space of a year, she has become a household name in Ireland. Zingers such as “Come in my inbox again and I’ll chat to your girl and raise her standards” on Down and “If I refuse to get in my own way what makes you think you’re special” on Can’t Stop Me Here are some of the highlights. Go Bravely fuses various genres – from afrobeats to R&B to trap – with Chaila’s idiosyncratic style. Label: Not On Label - none • Format: CDr Limited Edition • Country: Ireland • Genre: Hip Hop • Denise Chaila - Go Bravely (2020, CDr) | Discogs Career. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2020 CDr release of Go Bravely on Discogs. Itâs also true that she has charisma, presence and vocal dexterity required of a hip-hop star in the making. Irish hip hop sensation Denise Chaila has announced the arrival of her debut mixtape ‘Go Bravely’ featuring the smash hit singles ‘Chaila’ and new single ‘Holy Grail’.. AN ARTICULACY and a wisdom beyond her years, armed with groove filled beats and melodies that are as catchy as they are clever, Denise Chaila has truly arrived with Go Bravely.. Itâs true that the Zambian-born, Irish-raised rapper has an eloquence, intelligence and ability to engage when it comes to the big issues troubling the world in 2020: gender, racism, culture, the struggle to find your place in an increasingly chaotic life. 2 Denise Chaila – 'Go Bravely' She's a Zambian-born, Limerick-raised feminist rapper who speaks with an American accent. Words: Zara Hedderman. affirmations and declarations from every part of me that refused to lie down and give up,” says Limerick’s Denise Chaila) and not an album, there is nonetheless a coherence here that many artists would crave. Opening track Chaila sets the tone magnificently, a clipped Eastern-influenced soundtrack laden with swagger and lines such as âDonât need your concern if you look at me and see a Trócaire kidâ. These subtle idiosyncrasies, blended with the universal themes that Chaila is exploring here, are what ultimately sets her apart on this auspicious beginning. Chaila’s personal reflections borne of self-doubt and self-care are as important as those aspirational elements. Go Bravely cements Denise Chaila’s status as one of the most talented young artists in Ireland today. That track lambasted domestic violence and gender inequality in a powerful manner; on her 2019 solo EP Duel Citizenship, she challenged the bigoted custodians of Irish culture and savaged misogynists of the hip-hop scene with just two pithy songs. Denise Chaila - Go Bravely (Narolane) 2020 belonged to rapper, singer, spoken-word artist and academic Denise Chaila. If you haven't heard of Limerick-based, Zambian-Irish rapper Denise Chaila, then you should absolutely seek her out. Lauren Murphy. Chaila began performing on the Limerick music scene in 2012. There haven’t been many certainties in 2020, but one thing that is indisputable is that Denise Chaila is definitely anseo, here, present – and not going anywhere. . Such is the unity between Denise Chaila, the undeniable star we see on TV and in magazines and the woman still full of dreams for her future, who continues to reach towards that velvet sky. Denise Chaila says: "This mixtape is a series of sonic polaroids; a patchwork collection of snapshots and messages that came to me in the midst of overwhelming messiness. Denise Chaila says: "This mixtape is a series of sonic polaroids; a patchwork collection of snapshots and messages that came to … Read the review. The project kicks off with Ireland’s song of the summer in Chaila, a song so catchy and vibrant it instantly puts a smile on the listeners face and has those who’ve never dipped their toe into Irish hip-hop rapping along in unison. And it’s only going to get better from here. Denise Chaila: Go Bravely (Narolane Records) Pitched as a mixtape (“a patchwork collection of . Step forward Denise Chaila, the new Queen (or Pharaoh as she’d prefer) of Limerick and the shining light throughout one of the most turbulent times in Irish music history. Yet itâs also distinctly Irish, with references to everything from the Ardnacrusha Power Station and Fionn MacCumhaill to spice boxes and Centra. Chaila while sharing a mellifluous previously hidden R&B singing talent on Go Bravely for the first time publicly, is still working things through in private. The last time Limerick, then part of Thomond, was ruled by royalty was in 1543 when Murrough O’Brien surrendered his royalty to King Henry VIII. 'Go Bravely' is a statement of intent from one of the most exciting artists making music in Ireland - and beyond - right now. In fact, this album as a whole is part-sociological adventure, part-self-help guide for listeners with low self-esteem. The Music Quiz: Which 1990s girl group had three straight Christmas No 1s? We need your consent to load this YouTube contentWe use YouTube to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. NO ENCORE is a music fan’s 10.0, perfect-scoring pod companion. But why her? 'I'm feeling incredible. Rather, she marries the two together, revelling in the duality. More importantly, why has her star ascended so quickly? Denise Chaila is describing how she is processing all that has happened in the past year. Denise Chaila is a Zambian-Irish rapper, singer, poet, grime and hip hop artist from Limerick. Those themes are further explored on Go Bravely. Denise Chaila knows exactly who she is – and that she is capable of greatness. To go bravely where no Irish artist has gone before, to bravely test yourself against the best, not only in Ireland, but the world. By Daniel Paiz. while the beautiful All That Jazz showcases Chaila’s lyrical dexterity. 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