Expertise / ChiChi AKA Cecilia Gault
Images / Lauren Nakao Winn
Styling / Phil Gomez
Artwork + Glam / Rory Alvarez
Shot at Izakaya Juraku
The New York-based singer, songwriter, producer, and DJ is constructing a glitter-coated universe the place hyperpop euphoria collides with underground membership tradition, Y2K nostalgia, and the type of unapologetic femininity that feels each digitally native and deeply human. Beneath the sugar-rush hooks and pixel-perfect aesthetic is an artist obsessed turning emotional whiplash into one thing you possibly can dance by means of at 2 a.m.
After years lending her voice and songwriting to the digital music world, ChiChi has stepped into the highlight on her personal phrases, equal components pop provocateur and DIY auteur, she’s proof that the way forward for pop doesn’t belong to these chasing developments…it belongs to those inventing them.
Welcome to ChiChi’s universe. The Wi-Fi is robust, the bass is louder, and logging off was by no means actually an possibility.
Jacket, Starsica Modular. Costume, Ashley Stambouli.
Head piece, Sahar Jaberian. Pants, Starsica Modular. Costume, Caroline Zimbalist. Sneakers, Moschino.
Costume, Giorgia Lucasi. Prime and Scarf, Worldwide Attraction. Sneakers, Alexander McQueen.
Costume, Giorgia Lucasi. Prime and Scarf, Worldwide Attraction. Sneakers, Alexander McQueen.
You launched your debut album final yr “incorrect till proper” how was that have and the place has it lead you?
It opened my eyes to see how succesful I’m. I produced a lot of the album myself, and having a full mission as an alternative of simply standalone songs was a totally completely different expertise. It confirmed me I can really tackle one thing that massive and see it by means of. And it was so thrilling seeing how hyped my listeners received having a complete mission to take a seat with, as an alternative of simply single songs right here and there
What’s the most important wrestle you discover as an unbiased artist?
My concepts are too massive and my pockets is just too small. Being your individual boss sounds enjoyable, but it surely comes with a ton of stress and strain. There’s nobody else to cross issues off to. So the follow-through is the toughest half for me total and truly pushing them during with restricted assets.
What would child ChiChi say about present ChiChi?
Go take dance courses
We love seeing you create on tik tok dwell. What’s your inventive course of when producing?
I normally begin with a title or idea, then simply jam on my own on Ableton. Doing it dwell really places the correct amount of strain on me as a result of I’ve to remain targeted and never waste time, since I have to hold the viewers’ consideration. It’s additionally actually enjoyable to deliver my listeners into the method with me. They’ll test in for updates on stuff they watched me produce dwell, and simply be tremendous supportive and excited concerning the issues I’m engaged on
Let’s discuss group; in what methods you suppose group helps you and why is it necessary?
The previous few years have been actually particular to me as a result of I’ve been in a position to be a part of such a supportive and loving group. It makes me really feel protected sufficient to really be my finest self and my finest artist. My group is all the time there providing love, care, and help, and I all the time need to give that proper again. Actually, I’d be nothing with out my associates and the inventive group round me
Dream collab?
Dream collab: any model prepared to fund my delusions. I’ll put on the emblem, I’ll sing the jingle, I’ll do no matter
What or who’s your most coveted artists/albums proper now and why?
Horsegiirl – NATURE IS HEALING
This album is so intelligent and particular. The idea is so cool and provoking with such a optimistic message. I’m obsessed together with her songwriting model. My favourite songs are natural intelligence, arms arms arms, and AURA
Kim Petras – Detour
The manufacturing and perspective of Detour is so sharp, clear and intentional. My favourite songs are Bitch Ball Out, Jeep, and DTLA
And honorable mentions-
Westwood – Glamour
Underscores – U
Kyra Machida – Management
Golin – Crush
4 issues you might be scorching for TODAY?
I’m scorching 4 UV9
I’m scorching 4 push up bras
I’m scorching 4 pink stripes in my hair
I’m scorching 4 floor beef
