Snippets from a Songwriter

Press Release: Revenge is Sweet – Chenél No.1 

Introduction:

"Revenge is Sweet" is the latest country single by Chenél No.1, a rising star in the music scene known for her soulful voice and emotive songwriting. This powerful song captures the raw emotions of a bad breakup and the subsequent feelings of empowerment and satisfaction that can arise from taking control of one's own narrative.

Artist Overview:

Chenél No.1 is a talented country singer-songwriter whose music is known for its relatability and emotional depth. With a unique blend of country authenticity and modern sensibilities, Chenél No.1 has carved a niche for herself in the competitive music industry. Her previous releases have garnered attention for their honest storytelling and genuine connection with listeners.

Single Concept:

"Revenge is Sweet" is an anthem of resilience and personal strength in the face of heartbreak. The song captures the journey from pain to empowerment, highlighting the idea that sometimes the best revenge is moving on and thriving. With its catchy melodies and emotionally charged lyrics, "Revenge is Sweet" offers listeners a cathartic experience that many can relate to.

Track Highlights:

"Revenge is Sweet" - Chenél No.1's powerful vocals take center stage in this emotionally charged song. The lyrics explore the aftermath of a bad breakup and the transformation of pain into a source of empowerment and satisfaction. The song's catchy chorus and relatable storytelling make it an instant country hit.

Press Highlights:

"Chenél No.1's 'Revenge is Sweet' is a triumphant anthem that captures the essence of overcoming heartbreak with grace and strength. Her emotionally resonant delivery and skillful songwriting make this single a must-listen for anyone who has experienced the bittersweet journey of moving on." – Maggie Johnson

"With 'Revenge is Sweet,' Chenél No.1 showcases her ability to weave personal experiences into relatable country storytelling. The song's blend of vulnerability and empowerment is a testament to her artistry, making it a standout addition to the modern country music landscape." - Rise

Release Date and Distribution:

"Revenge is Sweet" is set to be released on 29 August 2023. The single will be available on all major music streaming platforms, allowing listeners worldwide to experience its emotionally charged message. Fans can also find the single on Chenél No.1's official website https://chenelno1.com/ , which will provide direct links to streaming platforms and additional information.

 

Contact Information:

For press inquiries, interviews, or review copies of Heartland, please contact:

Chenél No.1

info@chenelno1.com

https://chenelno1.com/

 

Follow Chenél No.1 on her social media platforms for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more:

 

Streaming Links:

Listen to "Revenge is Sweet" on your favourite music platforms: 

https://found.ee/RevengeIsSweet

 

Official Music Video:

Watch the official music video for "Revenge is Sweet" on Chenél No.1's YouTube channel: 

https://youtu.be/rqxrYay2BuY

Unmasking the Illusion: How to Spot a Botted Playlist on Spotify 

In the vast ocean of music streaming platforms, Spotify stands as one of the giants, connecting music enthusiasts with a diverse range of songs and artists. However, amidst this sea of genuine playlists, there exists a digital underbelly where artificially inflated playlists, often referred to as "botted playlists," can deceive unsuspecting listeners and artists. In this article, we'll delve into the telltale signs of a botted playlist and equip you with the knowledge to discern real playlists from those built on artificial engagement.

1. Sudden and Unusual Surge in Followers: Legitimate playlists usually grow steadily over time as they garner followers who genuinely enjoy the content. Botted playlists, on the other hand, might experience rapid spikes in followers that seem disproportionate to the playlist's content and history.

2. Abnormal Stream Counts: Take a look at the number of streams for the tracks within the playlist. If you notice an extraordinary number of streams for songs that aren't widely recognized hits, it could be an indication of artificially inflated numbers.

3. Repeated Tracks and Artists: Authentic playlists often feature a diverse range of artists and songs, catering to different tastes. Botted playlists, however, might excessively repeat certain tracks or artists, suggesting an attempt to boost their popularity artificially.

4. Inconsistent Listener Engagement: A red flag to watch for is playlists with an extremely high number of followers but a surprisingly low number of monthly listeners. Legitimate playlists tend to have a more balanced ratio between followers and listeners.

5. Suspicious Comments and Usernames: Glance through the comments section of the playlist. If you notice generic or repetitive comments, often from newly created accounts with random usernames, it's likely a sign of fake engagement.

6. Abrupt Changes in Playlist Name and Content: If a playlist suddenly undergoes drastic changes in its name, cover art, or content, it could be an attempt to mask its bot-generated nature or evade detection by Spotify's algorithms.

7. Unusual Geographical Distribution: Pay attention to the geographical distribution of followers and listeners. If a playlist has an oddly high number of followers from a specific region, it could indicate purchased or fake followers.

8. Empty or Placeholder Playlists: Sometimes, you might encounter playlists with enticing titles but little to no actual content. These empty or placeholder playlists are often created to attract followers and lead them to potentially suspicious websites.

9. Evaluate the Curator's Profile: If the playlist curator's profile is devoid of personal playlists, activity, or followers, it might suggest that the curator is more interested in artificially inflating numbers rather than sharing their musical preferences.

10. Trust Your Instincts: Lastly, trust your instincts. If something feels too good to be true or if a playlist's popularity seems out of proportion, it's worth investigating further before investing your time and energy into it.

In a digital age where appearances can be deceiving, spotting botted playlists on Spotify becomes a skill that empowers music enthusiasts to engage with authentic content. By keeping these pointers in mind, you can navigate the vast musical landscape with a discerning eye, ensuring that the playlists you follow are genuine creations shared by fellow music lovers.

It's also important for artists and bands not to submit your music to these botted playlists that gaurantee streams for payment as this is against Spotify's terms and could result in your music being removed from the platform. Building a real following over time is better than having vanity metrics of no genuine listeners.

Persvrystelling – Red My 

Chenél No.1 ontketen 'n Emosionele Storm met die Vrystelling van "Red My"

 

Chenél No.1, die opkomende liedjieskrywer in die Afrikaanse musiekbedryf, is gereed om harte te oorrompel met haar nuutste enkelsnit, "Red My." Met 'n kragtige kombinasie van alternatiewe rockklanke en ontroerende lirieke, beloof hierdie liedjie om gehore op 'n reis van dankbaarheid en selfontdekking te neem. Die liedjie sal op 6 Julie 2023 beskikbaar wees op alle groot musiekplatforms.

 

"Red My" is 'n hartroerende huldeblyk aan daardie een spesiale persoon wat ons uit die donkerste tye trek en ons lewens ten goede transformeer. Chenél No.1 se vermoë om emosie deur musiek oor te dra, kom in hierdie enkelsnit duidelik na vore. Met haar kragtige stem en diep geankerde gevoelens, skep sy 'n meesleurende ervaring wat luisteraars sal laat terugverlang na meer.

 

Die liedjie is 'n kombinasie van dimaniese alternative rockklanke, kenmerkende melodieë en 'n opwindende energie wat gehore sal aansteek. Die treffende lirieke vertel 'n verhaal van waardering, en herinner ons daaraan dat ons nooit alleen is nie. Met "Red My" skep Chenél No.1 'n ruimte waar mense kan reflekteer oor die betekenisvolle verhoudings in hul lewens en die impak wat dit op hulself het.

 

Chenél No.1 het gewys dat sy nie net 'n talentvolle sangeres en liedjieskrywer is nie, maar ook 'n ware kunstenaar wat diep in die siel van haar gehoor kan raak. "Red My" is 'n testament van haar groeiende vaardighede en 'n bewys van haar vurige toewyding aan haar musikale loopbaan.

 

Die vrystelling van "Red My" gaan hand aan hand met 'n energieke bemarkingsveldtog op sosiale media en digitale platforms. Chenél No.1 nooi almal uit om deel te wees van hierdie musikale reis deur die liedjie te stroom, dit met vriende te deel en in gesprek te tree met die hashtag #RedMy. Sy het ook aangedui dat daar ‘n opwindende musiekvideo beskikbaar is wat die boodskap van “Red My” visueel sal versterk.

 

Hierdie is die kans om 'n deel te wees van 'n nuwe era in die Afrikaanse alternatiewe rockmusiek. Maak gereed om jouself te verloor in die magie van "Red My" wanneer dit op 6 Julie 2023 vrygestel word. Hierdie liedjie is 'n herinnering aan die krag van dankbaarheid en die transformerende aard van liefde.

Indien julle ‘n onderhoud met Chenél wil opstel of dalk meer inligting benodig, kontak ons gerus.

Luister gerus na hierdie liedjie deur op die privaat skakel te klik: https://soundcloud.com/chenelno1/red-my/s-G1AASAoZ1xJ?si=03fe917d38664c8483ae40595d99fdf4&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

 

Geniet die musiek video deur die privaat skakel te gebruik: https://youtu.be/vJJLzEVgAy8

 

Pre-Save Skakel is beskikbaar: https://found.ee/RedMy-1

 

Besoek Chenél No.1 se amptelike webwerf en sosiale media platforms vir meer inligting oor die vrystelling van "Red My" en toekomstige projekte.

 

Kontakbesonderhede:

Chenél No.1

E-pos: info@chenelno1.com

Webtuiste: https://chenelno1.com/

Sosiale Mediaskakels: https://linktr.ee/ChenelNo1

Embrace the Melodic Magic: "Give Me Your Love" by Chenél No.1 & The Perics 

Music has an enchanting ability to touch our hearts, evoke emotions, and transport us to another world. In the realm of folk pop, where heartfelt lyrics meet catchy melodies, a sensational new track has emerged. We are thrilled to introduce "Give Me Your Love" the new release by Chenél No.1 & The Perics – a song that is destined to captivate and resonate with music enthusiasts worldwide. Join us as we embark on a melodic journey that will leave you yearning for more.

Crafting a musical tapestry behind every exceptional song lies a profound creative process. "Give Me Your Love" is no exception. Chenél No.1 & The Perics, a collective of talented musicians and songwriters, poured their hearts and souls into this musical masterpiece. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences, they carefully crafted a tapestry of poetic storytelling, tender harmonies, and infectious rhythms.

"Give Me Your Love" effortlessly intertwines catchy folk pop melodies with lyrics that speak directly to the soul. As the chorus build, listeners will find themselves immersed in a wave of emotion, feeling the power and vulnerability expressed in every note. It's a song that reaches deep within, reminding us of the universal yearning for connection and affection.

Join us in listening to the release of Give Me Your Love on Spotify, Apple or any of your favourite streaming platform by clicking the link: https://found.ee/GiveMeYourLove

 

Give Me Your Love - The Perics and Chenél No.1 Collaboration 

You'll be seeing a lot of the song, Give Me Your Love, on your social media feed this week.

The Perics and Chenél No.1 are back with their new pop folk track, "Give me your love." The song is about the value of love, and it's one that we can all relate to.

The Perics have a long history of writing songs that make us feel warm inside, and this one is no different. The lyrics are powerful and sweetly told, with a lovely chorus that will stick with you for days.

Chenél No.1 has been working on her EP for months now, but she's almost ready to share it with her fans! Her voice is so unique - it will make you want to listen again and again.

With this collaboration you can expect a folk pop sound with a dash of pure happiness that would be perfect for any upbeat playlist. If you’d like to pre-save the song on Spotify to get notified when Give Me Your Love releases on 6 June 2023. 

Please hit the link!

https://artists.landr.com/GiveMeYourLove

Mixology Monkey Press Release 

Chenél No.1, a singer-songwriter based in Johannesburg, South Africa is releasing her debut self-produced EP "Mixology Monkey" on the 28th of February 2023.

With her debut as a producer, this EP contains three songs, all of them about animals, bars and monkeys. 

The first track on this EP is Mixology Monkey which is about a monkey bartender who owns a bar and deals with drunkards. It contains mysterious vocal layering during the chorus and descriptive verse lyrics telling the story of the song.

The next track on this EP is Headbanging Gorilla Rave which is an energetic country dance inspired tune about partying like a gorilla. This song might become the ear candy that you were craving for and become slightly addictive. 

The last track on the EP is Wild Animals about zoo animals wanting their freedom. There is an element of uneasiness when the lyrics start as the beasts take control of the zoo. Stand back and let the animal in you lose. This is going to be a wild ride! 

The EP is available on all major streaming and download platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal and Deezer from 28 February 2023. If you don't want to miss out, do pre-save the song today!

Presave Link: https://found.ee/MixologyMonkey

3 Reasons why releasing music was great in 2022 

The year 2022 was a great year for music. With the rise of streaming services, more and more artists were able to get their music heard by a wider audience. Releasing music in 2022 was a great experience for many artists, and here are 3 reasons why: 

First, the sheer amount of platforms available to release music was unprecedented. From streaming services like Spotify to video sharing sites like YouTube, there was no shortage of ways to get your music out there. This meant that artists had more control over their music and could reach a wider audience. 

Second, the music industry was more open to collaboration than ever before. Artists could easily collaborate with other artists from around the world, creating unique and interesting sounds. This allowed for more creativity and experimentation, which in turn made for more interesting music. 

Third, the technology available for producing music was more advanced than ever before. This meant that artists could create better sounding music with less effort. Home studios are here to stay!

My favourite release for 2022 was definitely my EP, Turquoise Tears.

You can enjoy it on your preferred streaming platform: https://found.ee/TurquoiseTearsEP 

Looking back on 2022 

This year has been a wild ride & I've been trying to get in touch with my darker side with music that spoke to me & would make my listeners feel something tangible. 

What came out of that was a lot of alternative rock themed tunes. 

2022 held a collection of songs about love and loss, about change, about finding yourself and building yourself up again. 

It's kind of like a journey through my life this year: dark themes interspersed with hope, sorrow interspersed with joy. 

It's beautiful stuff—and if you haven't heard it yet, check out the video for "Shoot for the Stars."

https://youtu.be/usjMcDIZb_I

Or enjoy my Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/16jKB5J2tk4YBZrDkN95um?si=491f89807df24826 

What's your favorite song?

Introducing the next release - Shoot for the Stars 

By this time, you should know that I’m a songwriter that likes variety. Whether it be the theme of the song, the genre or the lyrical content. 

So with this release, an alternative rock song titled Shoot for the Stars, I’ve decided to write a song about introspection and hope in a very abstract way. Initially I wrote it with my trusty old capo as I found the key I was playing in very pleasing to the ear. Once I reached the studio, I wanted a heavier sound and had to transpose it, which brought forth this cool sounding creation. 

Shoot for the stars focusses very much on the physical act of breathing and also uses the galaxy of stars as a contrasting component where oxygen isn’t readily available. The exploratory element is still at play during the song where the character keeps pushing to another level. 

This song consists of heavy guitars, pounding drums, melodic lines and subtle bass which makes Shoot for the Stars the perfect accompaniment for a couple minutes of self-reflection. 

I really hope you enjoy this track as much as I had writing it! 

If so inclined and you’d like to support me by adding it to one of your personal playlists, it would be greatly appreciated.

Click here to link to your favorite streaming platform

You're a LIghthouse Press Release 

SINGLER SONGWRITER Chenél No.1 UNVEIL NEW SINGLE “YOU’RE A LIGHTHOUSE” 

OUT 6 MAY 2022 

 

“Best Newcomer Songwriter – Category Winner” – Afri-Indie Independent Music Awards 2022 

“Best Newcomer & Best Alternative Single – Category Nominations” – Afri-Indie Independent Music Awards 2022 

“Write a Song - Winner” – Storm Media Productions 2021 

 

Pre-save link for You're a Lighthouse - Click Here

Johannesburg based singer songwriter Chenél No.1 is leaning toward a different sound in 2022. Chenél has always written and composed her own songs, shifting from a country folk influence of her previous music from 2021 to a more refined alternative rock sound. 

With You’re a Lighthouse Chenél expanded not with more people, but with more instruments by including strings in the song. This emotive blend of acoustic-based rock loaded with stunning lyrics drives the song home with a heartwarming feeling. It would fit nicely in the libraries of fans of Amy MacDonald or Texas. 

You’re a Lighthouse is about finding your way back to someone that has the ability to recenter you and make you feel safe. Chenél wrote the song during December 2021 when her hubby was man down with Covid. She self-isolated with their daughters and this song was the result of longing, anxiety and hope. 

This captivating acoustic rock ballad You’re a Lighthouse by Chenél No.1 is out 6 May 2022. 

 

Website: https://chenelno1.com/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chenel_No1 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chenelno1/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChenelNo1Music/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnxXTxth43XwAj5RyiJ8kGQ 

More Social Links: https://found.ee/ChenelNo1Music

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