Who is Choklate? She is aย talented neo soul singer who has collaborated with the likes of Drake, Blacksheep, De La Soul, and Eric Roberson- Seattle based singer, Choklate is a Curvy Fashionista to watch and most definitely listen to!ย She infuses her sultry voice with hard, progressive beats and very open and honest lyrics. She give you music you can FEEL.
I had the pleasure of chatting with her and she is such a gem! Sweet, sassy, and goofy, Choklate is amazeballs!
Please read on to learn about Choklate and what makes her quite fabulousโฆ
โAll of the music that I make is from my soul.โ~ Choklate
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Hey darling! Thank you so much for taking the time out to chat with me a bit! How are you today?
Iโm so awesome today! Some days are tough but today is a good one for business and relaxing and the sun is out! We here in Seattle CELEBRATE when the sun comes out. Itโs awesome.
So, I always start off my questions, what are you rocking today?
Iโm rawkin a pair of Calvin Klein Boyfriend jeans, a Gentlefawn v- neck blouse and my rosette flats from Report. Accompanied by my favorite Skunkfunk 3 quarter inch trenchโฆtheir line is AMAZING.
Okay so, before we delve into your soulful music, letโs talk fashion! Are you ready?
I LOVE fashion! LETโS DOOOEEETTE!
Growing up, did you and fashion have a love or hate relationship? Please share!!!
Nah, I was pretty homely and subsequently quite the tomboy. I would rock a lot of FILA, Adidas, Nike etc. ย Sweat Suits and tennis shoes was my steeze. I was into dance a lot and drill team so this attire was suitable for those environmentsโฆI didnโt get into fashion until much later.
Oh, okay! Miss Choklate, can you share who you are as an artist both musically and fashionably?
I am truth personified. I try to be as transparent as possible both musically and fashionablyโฆ I do what I feel when I feel it musically and fashion wise? I am rebel. I will make anything work. Anything that reflects the mood of the day.
Sometimes casualโฆsometimes glam, sometimes casual glamโฆdepends on what Iโm in the mood for. Musically I am very similar. I am ALL OVER THE PLACE! Sometimes I do r&b, rawk, folk, danceโฆjust depends on what Iโm into at the momentโฆ
I love all sorts of fashion and musical styles so often I will try something or a new trend and put my own little twist on it. I enjoy playing around w/ it all.
With your love for soul music and your musical influences, how did this affect your personal style and fashion?
It didnโt really. I donโt believe truly that one has anything to do w/ the other. They are both honest forms of artistic expression and whatever you want or need to express at the moment is what you should do. Never deny the urge to express yourself in whatever form most accurately captures what you are feeling and want to convey.
I might be in a rocker chick biker vibe, but be singing soul music and I donโt think one has anything to do w/ the otherโฆthey are both very independent and free expressions.
Now as Choklate, the ever so sultry and smooth soul singer, curvier, and as sweet as ever, how has your style evolved?
Iโve begun to delve into more high fashion looks, vintage and exclusive pieces. I like to stand apart from the crowd and define my presence w/ things that are understated yet bold. Iโve graduated from tennis and flats to pumps and stilettosโฆ I LOVE a good quality shoe that makes a statement.
If you had a dream outfit or look, what would it be?
There are so many! Thatโs impossible to answer. My favorite look now though is empire waist ensembles w/ a bad 6 inch stiletto or a cinched a line lookโฆ dresses and skirts and pretty girly fringes are my current fetish. Or I like hard lines, asymmetrical cutsโฆ
Hehehe, do you have a favorite designer?
I donโt. I like them ALL.
Well! Okay! So, which plus size and curvier celebrityโs style inspires you?
I would go w/ Queen Latifah. She is ALWAYS stuntin on them. Whether sheโs casual or glam, I love her style. Tocarra is another that usually nails it though sheโs slimmed down quite a bit since she first started.
Talking about inspirations, you have been in the game since 2006! First as an indie artist and now you have crossed over into mainstream with a track with DRAKE nonetheless!!!!! OVERDOSE is speaking to me right now!
LOL!!! yay! Iโm so happy you like it.
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Okay, so musically speaking, you grew up singing in the church. What musical influences do you draw from for your music?
I love Curtis Mayfield, Sam Cooke, Willie Hutch, Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathawayโฆthe great men vocalistsโฆI have a lower voice than most female vocalists, so I tend to like listening to and am inspired by these gentlemenโฆthey are amazing.
On the soul end of the music, how do you think fashion as a curvier woman plays in the industry? Do you find it more accepted or welcomed in the soul genre?
I think so long as you look good and feel good and are confident, that in todayโs world works. We want to see strong and powerful women who are embracing themselves in whatever state their bodies are in at the moment. Just proud and happy and healthy. Thatโs sexy.
In addition to Drake, what artists have you also worked with? AND who would you just DIE to work with (I know such an open question!)?
Iโve gotten to work w/ De La Soul, Chali 2Na, Blacksheep, and Eric Roberson. My dream list is always changing but itโd be awesome to work w/ CeeLo, Andre3000, Mos Def, Bilal, The Roots, Adele, Amy Winehouse (even tho sheโs got a bad rep she makes great music and has an awesome voice) Raphael SaddiqโฆI mean there are lots whose music I enjoy that it would be an honor to work with.ย Those are definitely a few.
Can you share what projects are you currently working on?
Iโm pretty much done w/ my next record and still recording as much as possible. Whenever I can be writing and singing thatโs what Iโm doing. Lots of music has been done and will be seeping out and being released here and there. We are hoping weโll have a fall release for the new record as well.
Where can we find out more about you Choklate and your adventures?!?
I am definitely an e social site junkyโฆ here are a few of my sites:
Choklate Online, Tumblr, Me Music, Facebook, Twitter, Reverb Nation, and Soundclick
Lastly, what does Curvy.Confident.Chic. mean to you?
Itโs those who walk in their individual shoes not trying to do and be anyone else but themselves and those embrace their curves unapologetically with passion and conviction.ย These are those who are Curvy.Confident.Chic.
With that. I am in Love all over again! Please check out the video above AND check out Chokolateโs Links!
I hope you enjoy her as much as I do!
