Candice Chantrell arrives
on the threshold of the music world with her debut album entitled: “Behind the
Mic.” Loaded with energy and lyrical
conviction, this songstress is prepared to charge audiences with music that is
both creative and inventive while infusing elements of R&B/Pop with
flavours of Hip Hop, Rock, and Funk, making for a sound that is truly unique. For Candice, music entered
her life at the age of eight while growing up in Melville, Saskatchewan. After singing a brief solo in an elementary
school play, teachers and local musicians noticed a display of naturaltalent they could not deny
nor ignore. Candice was immediately
encouraged to pursue the possibilities of music further, and so began
formal vocal training and competing professionally. She amassed numerous awards and encouragement
from her musical mentors along the way, and soon her formal training expanded
into post-secondary studies at Brandon University’s Faculty of Music. However, after a great many years of classical
instruction, Candice’s curiosity for contemporary music sparked; within the
comfort of her own bedroom walls, she
discovered a new artistic outlet through song writing and the exploration of
new contemporary music
styles. Candice was hooked instantly.
The admiration and interest
she developed for R&B, rock, pop, & blues grew rapidly and eventually
drew her to Edmonton, Alberta where she studied Vocal Performance in Grant
MacEwan College’s Contemporary Music Program. Soon after graduation, Candice continued song
writing and began performing with two local rock bands that played frequently
at numerous bars and pubs in the Edmonton area.
Throughout all her performing experiences,
Candice received perpetual praise for her powerful voice, energy, and genuine commitment on stage.
After years of singing
words that were not her own, in 2006, Candice sat down with a good friend in a
small coffee shop. Over simple java
talk, the vision of her debut album was born.
She soon came into contact with several professionals who were eager to
take part in this unique vision alongside her.
Specifically, Candice was overwhelmed to have the work on her album
recognized by Rawlco Radio Ltd; she was selected as one of the few recipients
of the Rawlco Radio 10k20 Production Grant, which is awarded to those
applicants that demonstrate the planning and production of a promising project
while expressing a commitment to furthering their career as a professional
musician. Now residing in Toronto,
ON, Candice Chantrell is a new & driven solo singer/songwriter throwing
herself into the world of R&B/Pop with her own personal style, energy, and
passion. The album showcases Candice's remarkable vocal ability while
demonstrating mainstream music that maintains a sense of sophistication and
depth. It features a variety of lyrical
tones written & arranged by Jesse Peters ("Lounge MD” fromParamedic) and co-written
by Candice Chantrell. The combination of
these two musicians leaves the album with an overall sense of empowerment while
exploring the concepts of independence, personal strength, and pursuing your
dreams.Her
debut single “Down to the Disco” appeared on radio playlists throughout Canada
earlier this year and her second single “Beautiful Music” received rotation at
20 stations nationwide. This is fresh on
the heels of a world-wide publishing deal with Sound of Pop/ole which saw
“behind the mic” released on October 20, 2009 throughout Canada with
distribution via Fontana North/Universal Music which she has followed up withregular live
performances.
