‘I was so self-assured in my early 20s. Then my frontal lobe hit’: Rachel Chinouriri, every pop star’s favourite UK pop star
UK singer-songwriter Rachel Chinouriri discusses her journey from experiencing performance anxiety and mental health struggles to finding self-assurance in her career. The interview highlights her growth as an artist following the success of her debut album.
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The article provides insight into the mental health challenges faced by young artists in the competitive music industry.
‘The fun obsessions or meet-ups I used to love came from a place of desperation, loneliness and seeking validation’ … Rachel Chinouriri. Photograph: Yana Van Nuffel ‘The fun obsessions or meet-ups I used to love came from a place of desperation, loneliness and seeking validation’ … Rachel Chinouriri. Photograph: Yana Van Nuffel Rachel Chinouriri Interview ‘I was so self-assured in my early 20s. Then my frontal lobe hit’: Rachel Chinouriri, every pop star’s favourite UK pop star Olive Pometsey She faced racist bullying as a child – then pigeonholing as an artist. Now following up a hit debut album championed by the A-list, the Croydon singer-songwriter says she finally understands who she really is
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