ChianoSky's 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."Hungry is such a powerful word. It summed up exactly how I feel about everything that is happening in my life at the moment. I am starved for experience, hungry for it, and I am willing to fight for it. That's really what this album represents for me," she says.With influences ranging from afar afield as Nina Simone, Etta James, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Adele and especially Amy Winehouse. ChianoSky has found an original voice and style all her own. The album, which has been a year in the making, has seen ChianoSky collaborate with some of the top producers in the industry, including the famous UK based Pete "Boxsta" Martin."I was so nervous about working with Pete, because it's a whole different game overseas, but it was one of the best experiences of my life. I discovered so many different sides to my voice, and really worked on bringing them all to life", says ChianoSky.
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.
'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.