Chel - Papaya (Official Video)

Hot on the heels of acclaimed singles ‘Sweet Spot’ and ‘Still Working’, lauded by Noctis, Wordplay Magazine and The Honey Pop, British R&B rising star Chel has announced the release of her latest track, ‘Papaya’. Blending atmospheric reversed piano chords and plucky percussive bounce, the new track showcases Chel’s sultry vocal abilities. Above the warm instrumentation, the artist delivers a flirtatious and confident performance, filled with romantic lyricism and flowing melodic lines. Topped by infectious layers of harmony, Chel draws you in with a slow build throughout the three-minute runtime, creating an arresting atmosphere that will leave listeners hanging on for more.

Chel shares, ”I just want to have fun in music and the song just really reflects my energy when I’m into someone, I wanted that feeling of excitement and heightened interest bottled up in a song!”

Growing up in North London, Chel developed a desire to create music, leading to a decision to attend a performing arts school. Across her career, Chel has released multiple EPs, including 2021’s ‘NOLAH’ and ‘Love.Obsession.Lust’. Collaborations with the likes of C Cane and Joey K on ‘I Got It’ and ‘Love Me’ respectively, saw Chel feature in prestigious media such as RNBrit, GRM Daily, Link Up, Mixtape Madness, The Voice Newspaper, aRaydar Magazine, Into The Culture, SpotlightFirst and Industry Me.

The artist engaged with a more multi-faceted creative approach by expanding her horizons with music videos for ‘Next Level’ and ‘Pesa (Give It All)’ and more recently ‘Still Working’. Cementing 2024 as a pivotal year with backing from across the industry, Chel’s new music and visual storytelling continue to earn her praise.