Rachel Chinouriri, an English singer-songwriter. Born in 1998 at Kingston Hospital, she grew up in the Forestdale area of Croydon after her family moved from Zimbabwe. Her traditional African upbringing, combined with an interest in British music, including influences like Daughter and Lily Allen, shaped her musical style. At 17, she started writing and recording music using a basic setup, leading to her eventual signing with Parlophone.
Chinouriri's music primarily spans genres like indie-pop and alternative R&B. Her debut extended play, "Mama's Boy" (2019), was well-received and featured the breakout track "So My Darling," which gained popularity on TikTok. Her debut mini-album, "Four° In Winter" (2021), earned a nomination for the Best Contemporary Song at the Ivor Novello Awards for the single "Give Me a Reason." Her second EP, "Better Off Without" (2022), solidified her growing reputation.
In 2024, she released her debut album, "What a Devastating Turn of Events," which featured notable singles like "The Hills" and "It Is What It Is." Following this, the EP "Little House" was released in 2025, highlighting Chinouriri's continuing evolution and complexity as an artist.
