OUT TODAY: CHAYLA HOPE’S DEBUT SOLO LP DAMN, FEELINGS LISTENING PARTY & BEER LAUNCH ON OCTOBER 29

"...perfect for fans of Lady Gaga and Dua Lipa" - Chorus.fm

"Pop-perfect" - Notion

"...a journey of love, intoxicating highs and heartbreaking lows" - Cleveland Magazine

"It’s right there in her name: Chayla Hope is all about hope" - INTO

"Hope’s vocals are impressive showing early restraint but knowing exactly when to let it go...an intriguing allure with a touch of Lady Gaga subversiveness." - Instinct Magazine

"...big, passionate voice and charismatic presence" - Cool Cleveland

"We can’t get over how much we love Chayla’s voice." - The Honey Pop

"...a triumphant funk pop tribute to the New Jack Swing era" - Music Is My Life

"Let’s face it: there are a lot of tepid vocalists today who hide behind studio gimmicks. But that’s not the case with Chayla Hope, whose voice has incredible power and precision at the same time." - Two Story Melody

"...this work of art will definitely be one that hits the hearts of many pop lovers. With the right amount of attitude and nice melodic hooks, it's an instant hit" - POPMUZIK

"[Chayla Hope] lets her inner star absolutely glow" - Death or Desire

LISTEN: DAMN, FEELINGS 

Today, vinyl-presser-turned-pop star Chayla Hope has digitally released her solo debut Damn, Feelings. After years spent fronting rock bands in her hometown of Cleveland, Hope reinvented herself within the classic dance-pop sounds that raised her while performing as a female drag queen. Her powerful voice provides an indelible sonic throughline exploring heartbreak, infatuation, loss, and the feelings that make us human.

"In the nearly nine months I spent recording Damn, Feelings, I remember coming to the realization while writing ‘Dancing While I Cry’ that I was writing a record for my younger self," Hope says. "There are a lot of references to the '80s and '90s because pop was always a safe haven for me growing up; a place where I could unabashedly be myself. I want fans to have that same experience listening to the album. I poured all of my love, pain, and heartbreak into these songs because they're what I needed to hear in order to continue to heal,” she continues. “I hope others can too."

Tracked at Suma Recording with Michael Seifert in the producer’s chair, the album’s 11 songs were brought to life by mix work from Josh Gudwin and Andrew Wuepper. The tracks also feature string arrangements and performances from Eric Gorfain and his group The Section Quartet, tracked at Sunset Sound. Hope also released cinematic music videos for several of the album’s singles:

WATCH: “ALONE”

WATCH: “LONG WAY” 

WATCH: “FALLING”  

WATCH: “LOVE IN LO-FI”   

Hope has been uniquely involved at every step, returning to her former employer Gotta Groove Records to press the vinyl herself alongside Wax Mage Records. Damn, Feelings is a showcase of impressive range and infectious spirit from pop’s next great vocalist, songwriter, and record-maker.

Recently, she announced a collaboration with Saucy Brew Works to create a beer to commemorate her album release, aptly named Damn, Feelings. The brew is a super-fruited Imperial Hazy IPA with pink guava, apricot, and blood orange. At  8% ABV, it is sure to have tasters “in their feelings.”

A proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, it’s no surprise Chayla was selected to sing the theme song for Care Bears: Unlock The Magic and has numerous features in the show’s soundtrack and merchandise, embodying its core themes of empowerment, inclusion, and self-understanding through her music.

Hope will host a listening party and officially launch her beer at Saucy Brew Works’ Ohio City Brewpub on October 29th. Click HERE for more information.  Be sure to follow Chayla Hope at the links below for all the latest news and updates.

DAMN, FEELINGS TRACK LIST

LOVE IN LO-FI

FALLING

CIRCLES

LONG WAY

FORGET ME NOT

SLEEPWALKING

HIGH

ALONE

TEAR MY HEART OUT

DANCING WHILE I CRY

DON’T FADE

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CHAYLA HOPE’S NEW SINGLE “ALONE” OUT TODAY + DEBUT SOLO LP DAMN, FEELINGS OUT OCTOBER 28

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LISTEN: “ALONE”

Cleveland-based powerhouse Chayla Hope has unveiled “Alone,” the newest single from the vinyl-presser-turned-pop-star’s solo debut Damn, Feelings, out digitally on October 28th.

Mixed by three-time GRAMMY award nominee Andrew Wuepper (Justin Beiber, Rihanna, Katy Perry), this ‘80s-inspired dance-pop anthem was the first track written for the project, evoking Whitney Houston and Madonna in its polished grandiosity, towering synth stabs, and Hope’s trademark vocal acrobatics. "'Alone' is all about me working through my deep-seated fear of abandonment," Hope says. "This was the song that not only proved to me that I could go solo, but that there was power in going it alone."

“Alone” follows “Long Way” a triumphant funk pop tribute to the New Jack Swing era also mixed by Wuepper, “High” (along with her own Chayla Hope-branded rolling papers), “Love In Lo-Fi,” “Falling,” and “Forget Me Not,” mixed by 10-time GRAMMY award winner Josh Gudwin (Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa).

WATCH// LISTEN: “LONG WAY”

LISTEN: “HIGH”

LISTEN: “FORGET ME NOT 

WATCH // LISTEN: “FALLING”  

WATCH // LISTEN: “LOVE IN LO-FI”   

Hope has also announced a collaboration with Saucy Brew Works to create a beer to commemorate her album release, aptly named Damn, Feelings. The brew is a super-fruited Imperial Hazy IPA with pink guava, apricot, and blood orange. At  8% ABV, it is sure to have tasters “in their feelings.” Hope will host a listening party and beer tasting at Saucy Brew Works’ Ohio City Brewpub on October 29th. Click HERE for more information.

Making a name for herself in Cleveland’s music scene pressing vinyl at Gotta Groove Records and collaborating with up-and-coming producer Jesty Beatz (aka Holy Mattress Money), Hope’s sophisticated take on the sounds of the ‘80s and ‘90s recalls the influence of Kate Bush, Whitney Houston, Annie Lennox, and Robyn, marrying inventive arrangements with an impressive range and infectious spirit.

A proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community who found her performance identity doing drag, it’s no surprise Chayla was selected to sing the theme song for Care Bears: Unlock The Magic and has numerous features in the show’s soundtrack and merchandise, embodying its core themes of empowerment, inclusion, and self-understanding through her music.

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CHAYLA HOPE ANNOUNCES BEER COLLABORATION WITH SAUCY BREW WORKS + DEBUT SOLO LP DAMN, FEELINGS OUT OCTOBER 28

BEER TASTING & LISTENING PARTY SET FOR OCTOBER 29

Cleveland-based powerhouse Chayla Hope has announced the launch of a two-beer collaboration with Saucy Brew Works. The first, Damn, Feelings, named for Hope’s forthcoming debut solo LP, is a super-fruited Imperial Hazy IPA with pink guava, apricot, and blood orange. At  8% ABV, it is sure to have tasters “in their feelings.” The second is called Chase The Pain, a wheated ale brewed with mango habanero.

At 3pm ET on Saturday, October 29th, Hope will host a public album listening and beer tasting party at Saucy Brew Works' Ohio City Brewpub. The beer will be available on tap at their Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Pinecrest, and Sandusky locations, along with select Northeast Ohio concert venues and retailers, throughout the winter and spring.

Hope recently unleashed “Long Way,” the latest single from the vinyl-presser-turned-pop-star’s debut record, out digitally on October 28th. “Long Way” is a triumphant funk pop tribute to the New Jack Swing era mixed by three-time GRAMMY Award nominee Andrew Wuepper (Beyoncé, Rihanna, Katy Perry). “It’s about the feeling of impermanence you sometimes get growing and experiencing life with someone, knowing and eventually telling them it might not last forever,” Hope explains.

“Long Way” follows the release of “High” and Hope’s partnership with Shway Papers for her own Chayla Hope-branded rolling papers (available for purchase HERE), “Love In Lo-Fi,” “Falling,” and “Forget me Not,” mixed by 10-time GRAMMY award winner Josh Gudwin (Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa).

LISTEN // WATCH: “LONG WAY” 

LISTEN: “HIGH”

LISTEN: “FORGET ME NOT 

WATCH // LISTEN: “FALLING”  

WATCH // LISTEN: “LOVE IN LO-FI” 

Making a name for herself in Cleveland’s music scene pressing vinyl at Gotta Groove Records and collaborating with up-and-coming producer Jesty Beatz (aka Holy Mattress Money), Hope’s sophisticated take on the sounds of the ‘80s and ‘90s recalls the influence of Kate Bush, Whitney Houston, Annie Lennox, and Robyn, marrying inventive arrangements with an impressive range and infectious spirit.

Throughout her life, Chayla has had to overcome obstacles like heartbreak and trauma by dressing up, performing, and powering through by sheer force of her artistic and creative vision. She has long been fascinated by the juxtaposition of happy music masking sad lyrics, exploring the complicated nature of human experience through its most common facet: our feelings.

A proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community who found her performance identity doing drag, it’s no surprise Chayla was selected to sing the theme song for Care Bears: Unlock The Magic and has numerous features in the show’s soundtrack and merchandise, embodying its core themes of empowerment, inclusion, and self-understanding through her music.

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CHAYLA HOPE’S NEW SINGLE “LONG WAY” OUT TODAY + DEBUT SOLO LP DAMN, FEELINGS OUT OCTOBER 28

Photo credit: Lindsey Poyar

LISTEN // WATCH: “LONG WAY”

Cleveland-based powerhouse Chayla Hope has unleashed “Long Way,” the latest single from the vinyl-presser-turned-pop-star’s debut record Damn, Feelings, out digitally October 28th. “Long Way” is a triumphant funk pop tribute to the New Jack Swing era mixed by three-time GRAMMY Award nominee Andrew Wuepper (Beyoncé, Rihanna, Katy Perry).

“It’s about the feeling of impermanence you sometimes get growing and experiencing life with someone, knowing and eventually telling them it might not last forever,” Hope explains.

“Long Way” follows the release of “High” and Hope’s partnership with Shway Papers for her own Chayla Hope-branded rolling papers (available for purchase HERE), “Love In Lo-Fi,” “Falling,” and “Forget me Not,” mixed by 10-time GRAMMY award winner Josh Gudwin (Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa).

LISTEN: “HIGH”

LISTEN: “FORGET ME NOT 

WATCH // LISTEN: “FALLING”  

WATCH // LISTEN: “LOVE IN LO-FI” 

Chayla Hope is pop’s next great voice. Making a name for herself in Cleveland’s music scene pressing vinyl at Gotta Groove Records and collaborating with up-and-coming producer Jesty Beatz (aka Holy Mattress Money), her sophisticated take on the sounds of the ‘80s and ‘90s recalls the influence of Kate Bush, Whitney Houston, Annie Lennox, and Robyn, marrying inventive arrangements with an impressive range and infectious spirit.

Throughout her life, Chayla has had to overcome obstacles like heartbreak and trauma by dressing up, performing, and powering through by sheer force of her artistic and creative vision. She has long been fascinated by the juxtaposition of happy music masking sad lyrics, exploring the complicated nature of human experience through its most common facet: our feelings.

A proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community who found her performance identity doing drag, it’s no surprise Chayla was selected to sing the theme song for Care Bears: Unlock The Magic and has numerous features in the show’s soundtrack and merchandise, embodying its core themes of empowerment, inclusion, and self-understanding through her music.

CONNECT WITH CHAYLA HOPE:

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CHAYLA HOPE ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION WITH SHWAY PAPERS WITH NEW SINGLE “HIGH” + DEBUT SOLO LP DAMN, FEELINGS OUT OCTOBER 28

Photo credit: Lindsey Poyar

LISTEN: “HIGH”

Cleveland-based powerhouse Chayla Hope has unveiled “High,” the latest single from the vinyl-presser-turned-pop-star’s debut record Damn, Feelings, due out October 28th. A transporting, synth-pop, fever dream marked by crisp dance production, disco guitar, and Hope’s unfailing flair for vocal dramatics, the song details the desire to escape and rise above a toxic relationship. "It's about being so done with a situation that you will do anything in your power to not feel the emotional pain," she says. "There's an empowering message to it too: 'if you're going to let me down, I'm going to get high' and rise above it."

For the release of “High,” Hope has partnered with Shway Papers to create Chayla Hope-branded rolling papers (available for purchase HERE). Shway Papers was founded in 2020 during the pandemic as a creative outlet for Cleveland artist and musician MellowMan Funk. With its high quality smoke experience and eye-catching variety of artwork on the booklets designed by Mellow himself, Shway has become a movement and a way of life as the company is collaborating with many different brands and getting retail placement. Now that things have opened up more, Shway is throwing events and pop-ups, staying in tune with the art and music culture from which it was born.

“High” follows the release of “Love In Lo-Fi,” “Falling,” and “Forget me Not,” mixed by 10-time GRAMMY award winner Josh Gudwin (Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa).

LISTEN: “FORGET ME NOT 

WATCH // LISTEN: “FALLING”  

WATCH // LISTEN: “LOVE IN LO-FI” 

Chayla Hope is pop’s next great voice. Making a name for herself in Cleveland’s music scene pressing vinyl at Gotta Groove Records and collaborating with up-and-coming producer Jesty Beatz (aka Holy Mattress Money), her sophisticated take on the sounds of the ‘80s and ‘90s recalls the influence of Kate Bush, Whitney Houston, Annie Lennox, and Robyn, marrying inventive arrangements with an impressive range and infectious spirit.

Throughout her life, Chayla has had to overcome obstacles like heartbreak and trauma by dressing up, performing, and powering through by sheer force of her artistic and creative vision. She has long been fascinated by the juxtaposition of happy music masking sad lyrics, exploring the complicated nature of human experience through its most common facet: our feelings.

A proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community who found her performance identity doing drag, it’s no surprise Chayla was selected to sing the theme song for Care Bears: Unlock The Magic and has numerous features in the show’s soundtrack and merchandise, embodying its core themes of empowerment, inclusion, and self-understanding through her music.

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CHAYLA HOPE PREMIERES NEW SINGLE “FORGET ME NOT” VIA THE HONEY POP

PARTNERS WITH ANIMAL RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS FOR RELEASE TO CREATE AWARENESS 

      DEBUT LIVE PERFORMANCE ON JULY 22      

Photo credit: Lindsey Poyar

LISTEN: “FORGET ME NOT”  

Cleveland-based powerhouse Chayla Hope has unleashed her latest single “Forget Me Not,” the third track from the vinyl-presser-turned-pop-star’s debut record Damn, Feelings, due out October 2022. Hope is using the single to raise awareness about animals in need of adoption and rescue, a cause very close to her heart. She will be partnering with animal rescue organizations in her hometown of Cleveland and beyond, like the UK-based Wunder Dog Rescue, which seeks to compassionately reduce the global stray dog population.

Mixed by 10-time GRAMMY award winner Josh Gudwin (Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa), the breezy ebb and flow of this summertime bop meditates on the feelings of attraction we often leave unexpressed. "It's about having the courage to act on them even when you're afraid," Hope says. "Not wanting to say anything out of fear, but knowing that not saying something could be holding both of you back from the love you've always wanted." “The vocals on this song absolutely blew us away. We can’t get over how much we love Chayla’s voice. The production is incredible, too,” said The Honey Pop in their premiere. “Forget Me Not” follows singles “Falling” and “Love In Lo-Fi.”

WATCH // LISTEN: “FALLING”  

WATCH // LISTEN: “LOVE IN LO-FI” 

Chayla Hope is pop’s next great voice. Making a name for herself in Cleveland’s music scene pressing vinyl at Gotta Groove Records and collaborating with up-and-coming producer Jesty Beatz (aka Holy Mattress Money), her sophisticated take on the sounds of the ‘80s and ‘90s recalls the influence of Kate Bush, Whitney Houston, Annie Lennox, and Robyn, marrying inventive arrangements with an impressive range and infectious spirit.

After years spent fronting and singing in alternative rock bands, including Emmy and multiple ADDY award-winning local favorites Seafair, pop is where Chayla was meant to be. “Pop is the music that raised me, the music my mom used to listen to while cleaning the house,” she says on planting her musical flag in the genre. “It’s always been there for me as an anchoring and joyful force. It is me.”

Throughout her life, Chayla has had to overcome obstacles like heartbreak and trauma by dressing up, performing, and powering through by sheer force of her artistic and creative vision. She has long been fascinated by the juxtaposition of happy music masking sad lyrics, exploring the complicated nature of human experience through its most common facet: our feelings.

A proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community who found her performance identity doing drag, it’s no surprise Chayla was selected to sing the theme song for Care Bears: Unlock The Magic and has numerous features in the show’s soundtrack and merchandise, embodying its core themes of empowerment, inclusion, and self-understanding through her music.

Chayla Hope will make her live debut on Friday, July 22nd as a part of Greyt Culture’s Golden Hour concert series in Cleveland. Click HERE for tickets and show information. Be sure to follow her at the links below for the latest news and updates.

CHAYLA HOPE RELEASES VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “FALLING” + DEBUT LIVE PERFORMANCE ON JULY 22

WATCH // LISTEN: “FALLING”  

Cleveland-based powerhouse Chayla Hope has unveiled the new video for her latest single “Falling,” an ode to the all-too-familiar feeling of instantly connecting with someone, only to question whether or not to blame it on the alcohol. In the video, directed by Zachariah Durr, Chayla turns the stereotypical music video love narrative on its head. "We wanted to play on people's expectations because, at its core, pop can be subversive and fun,” she explains of the video’s inspiration. “And sometimes that fun looks like a pair of platforms, rhinestone-studded suits, and a puppet devouring a male model whole."

Mixed by 10-time GRAMMY Award winner Josh Gudwin (Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa), this dark, intoxicating earworm evokes Chayla’s past as a drag performer. Its strutting groove turns any space into a runway fit for vamping. Chorus.fm, who premiered the track, called it “perfect for fans of Lady Gaga and Dua Lipa.”

“Falling” follows her infectious single “Love In Lo-Fi”; the song’s accompanying music video was directed by JR Strickland with choreography by Nicole Kirkland. "Falling in love will forever remind me of dancing,” says Chayla of the video’s inspiration. “Whether it's with a person, yourself, or your dreams, when you're in it, your pain disappears and you get to enjoy the feeling of being alive." Both singles will appear on her forthcoming debut LP Damn, Feelings, set for release in late 2022.

WATCH // LISTEN: “LOVE IN LO-FI” 

Chayla Hope is pop’s next great voice. Making a name for herself in Cleveland’s music scene pressing vinyl at Gotta Groove Records and collaborating with up-and-coming producer Jesty Beatz (aka Holy Mattress Money), her sophisticated take on the sounds of the ‘80s and ‘90s recalls the influence of Kate Bush, Whitney Houston, Annie Lennox, and Robyn, marrying inventive arrangements with an impressive range and infectious spirit.

After years spent fronting and singing in alternative rock bands, including Emmy and multiple ADDY award-winning local favorites Seafair, pop is where Chayla was meant to be. “Pop is the music that raised me, the music my mom used to listen to while cleaning the house,” she says on planting her musical flag in the genre. “It’s always been there for me as an anchoring and joyful force. It is me.”

Throughout her life, Chayla has had to overcome obstacles like heartbreak and trauma by dressing up, performing, and powering through by sheer force of her artistic and creative vision. She has long been fascinated by the juxtaposition of happy music masking sad lyrics, exploring the complicated nature of human experience through its most common facet: our feelings.

A proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community who found her performance identity doing drag, it’s no surprise Chayla was selected to sing the theme song for Care Bears: Unlock The Magic and has numerous features in the show’s soundtrack and merchandise, embodying its core themes of empowerment, inclusion, and self-understanding through her music.

Chayla Hope will make her live debut on Friday, July 22nd as a part of Greyt Culture’s Golden Hour concert series in Cleveland. Click HERE for tickets and show information. Be sure to follow her at the links below for the latest news and updates.

CHAYLA HOPE PREMIERES NEW SINGLE “FALLING” VIA CHORUS.FM + DEBUT LIVE PERFORMANCE ON JULY 22

Photo credit: Lindsey Poyar

LISTEN: “FALLING”  

Cleveland-based powerhouse Chayla Hope has unleashed her latest single “Falling,” an ode to the all-too-familiar feeling of instantly connecting with someone, only to question whether or not to blame it on the alcohol. Mixed by 10-time GRAMMY Award winner Josh Gudwin (Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa), this dark, intoxicating earworm evokes Chayla’s past as a drag performer. Its strutting groove arrives just in time to close out Pride Month and turns any space into a runway fit for vamping. Chorus.fm, who premiered the track, called it “perfect for fans of Lady Gaga and Dua Lipa.”

To celebrate the release, Chayla has launched a collaboration with Rood Food & Pie in Cleveland, who will offer a vegan strawberry rhubarb pie called the “Falling For You” over the next few weeks. “Falling” follows her infectious single “Love In Lo-Fi”; the song’s accompanying music video was directed by JR Strickland with choreography by Nicole Kirkland. "Falling in love will forever remind me of dancing,” says Chayla of the video’s inspiration. “Whether it's with a person, yourself, or your dreams, when you're in it, your pain disappears and you get to enjoy the feeling of being alive." Both singles will appear on her forthcoming debut LP Damn, Feelings, set for release in late 2022.

LISTEN // WATCH: “LOVE IN LO-FI” 

Chayla Hope is pop’s next great voice. Making a name for herself in Cleveland’s music scene pressing vinyl at Gotta Groove Records and collaborating with up-and-coming producer Jesty Beatz (aka Holy Mattress Money), her sophisticated take on the sounds of the ‘80s and ‘90s recalls the influence of Kate Bush, Whitney Houston, Annie Lennox, and Robyn, marrying inventive arrangements with an impressive range and infectious spirit.

After years spent fronting and singing in alternative rock bands, including Emmy and multiple ADDY award-winning local favorites Seafair, pop is where Chayla was meant to be. “Pop is the music that raised me, the music my mom used to listen to while cleaning the house,” she says on planting her musical flag in the genre. “It’s always been there for me as an anchoring and joyful force. It is me.”

A proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community who found her performance identity doing drag, it’s no surprise Chayla was selected to sing the theme song for Care Bears: Unlock The Magic and has numerous features in the show’s soundtrack and merchandise, embodying its core themes of empowerment, inclusion, and self-understanding through her music.

Chayla Hope will make her live debut on Friday, July 22nd as a part of Greyt Culture’s Golden Hour concert series in Cleveland. Click HERE for tickets and show information. Be sure to follow her at the links below for the latest news and updates.

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INTRODUCING: CHAYLA HOPE

NEW SINGLE & VIDEO “LOVE IN LO-FI” OUT NOW 

DEBUT LIVE PERFORMANCE ON JULY 22

photo by Lindsey Poyar

LISTEN // WATCH: “LOVE IN LO-FI”   

Chayla Hope is pop’s next great voice. Making a name for herself in Cleveland’s music scene pressing vinyl at Gotta Groove Records and collaborating with up-and-coming producer Jesty Beatz (aka Holy Mattress Money), her sophisticated take on the sounds of the ‘80s and ‘90s recalls the influence of Kate Bush, Whitney Houston, Annie Lennox, and Robyn, marrying inventive arrangements with an impressive range and infectious spirit.

After years spent fronting and singing in alternative rock bands, including Emmy and multiple ADDY award-winning local favorites Seafair, pop is where Chayla was meant to be. “Pop is the music that raised me, the music my mom used to listen to while cleaning the house,” she says on planting her musical flag in the genre. “It’s always been there for me as an anchoring and joyful force. It is me.”

A proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community who found her performance identity doing drag, it’s no surprise Chayla was selected to sing the theme song for Care Bears: Unlock The Magic and has numerous features in the show’s soundtrack and merchandise, embodying its core themes of empowerment, inclusion, and self-understanding through her music.

On April 29th, she released her first single, “Love in Lo-Fi,” a reminder of everything a pop anthem should be. Mixed by 10-time GRAMMY Award winner Josh Gudwin (Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa), it’s an aspirational earworm anchored in unforgettable artistry. The song’s accompanying music video was directed by JR Strickland with choreography by Nicole Kirkland. "Falling in love will forever remind me of dancing,” says Chayla on the inspiration behind the video. “Whether it's with a person, yourself, or your dreams, when you're in it, your pain disappears and you get to enjoy the feeling of being alive."

And it's only the beginning.  

On June 24th, she will release her new single “Falling,” an ode to the all-too-familiar feeling of instantly connecting with someone, only to question whether or not to blame it on the alcohol. Evoking Chayla’s past as a drag performer, the single’s strutting groove arrives just in time to close out Pride Month and turn anywhere into a runway fit for vamping. Both singles will appear on her forthcoming debut LP Damn, Feelings, set for release in late 2022. 

Chayla Hope will make her live debut on Friday, July 22nd as a part of Greyt Culture’s Golden Hour concert series in Cleveland. Click HERE for tickets and show information. Be sure to follow her at the links below for the latest news and updates.

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