The Versace Diaries EP, which was released by Chanel West Coast, features two songs written in conjunction with Minus Gravity, aka Apollo Liberace, Justin Love, DJ Kittie, Yowda, and Juss Swoop. The tracks are titled “Versaci Mami” and “Versace Robe.”
The compilation, a tribute to Versace’s influence on music, fashion, and lifestyle, was put together when Chanel was traveling with a group of extraordinarily talented, like-minded artists.
“Versace Robe” is inspired by the distinctive flare that surrounds the vivid fashion and adoration for the legendary Versace World. Minus Gravity and Justin Love are featured in the song, which was written and released by Chanel West Coast. KE on the Track is the song’s producer. As Minus Gravity aka Apollo Liberace pushes the boundaries of musical artistry, his followers from all around the world have already tuned in to hear his distinctive fusion of energizing rock, melodic R&B, and lyrical hip hop. Popular singers and producers including H.E.R, Alicia Keys, and Jermaine Dupri have commended the work of singer, songwriter, and producer Justin Love.
The unique flair and vivid fashion that surround the Versace world served as inspiration for “Versace Mami.” In 2021, the song was written. The song is ideal for the stylish, expectant mother now. DJ Kittie featuring Chanel West Coast, Minus Gravity, and Yowda contributed to the song’s composition and performance. DJ Kittie and Jus Swoop produced the song.
“Our group of friends and collaborators were vacationing in Miami and Las Vegas, while wearing Versace, which laid the foundation for the inspiration of the tracks,” Chanel said. “We all got in the studio together and said let’s just make some magic! It’s fun, boisterous and up-tempo.”
Recording artist MTV’s Ridiculousness host Chanel West Coast released her new LOL Cartel unisex capsule collection. The new collection is created by Chanel and showcases fun and an expressive lifestyle that is representative of the west coast.
The first installment of the 20-piece collection is available today online via Chanel’s revamped personal website HERE, with additional pieces to be released at a later date.
The new drop features a wide array of classic silhouettes such as sweatpants, sweaters, hats, shirts, t-shirts, and more in custom-dyed designs and bold color combinations, emphasizing the young and vibrant inspiration throughout.
“I’ve been working hard on this collection for a long time – as someone who’s always moving around and hanging out with friends, I wanted something that would feel comfortable and cozy, but still chic,” Chanel said. “This is definitely my favorite drop to date, and I’m excited for my fans to enjoy it.”
Highlights of the collection – with pricing ranging from $25 – $65 – include:
The Cherry Collection: a matching black cropped sweater and sweatpants emblazoned with the LOL Cartel logo, alongside a reversible bucket hat with an all-over pink cherry print.
The Happy Tears Collection: available in Blue Cloud, multi-color tie-dye, black and grey, the Happy Tears collection includes a matching t-shirt and sweatpants with a large happy/sad face alongside a shortened version of the line’s motto, ‘live and love out loud.’ The black and grey color wave also includes matching t-shirts and sweatpants with a large yellow happy/sad face alongside stars.
Just last month, Chanel West Coast dropped a new video for her single “Actin Different.” The new release is directed by Nik Johnson and showcases West Coast’s inner graffiti artist; much like her father, a Brooklyn graffiti artist, she tags her name on a wall.
The new video comes ahead of her performance at Fiesta De Taco on September 25. The show will occur in Norco, California, and Chanel will be on the same stage as Ice Cube, Cypress Hill, Warren G, Too $hort, and more.
Chanel West Coast is back with a new video for her single “Actin Different.” The new release is directed by Nik Johnson and showcases West Coast’s inner graffiti artist; much like her father, a Brooklyn graffiti artist, she tags her name on a wall.
The new video comes ahead of her performance at Fiesta De Taco on September 25. The show will occur in Norco, California, and Chanel will be on the same stage as Ice Cube, Cypress Hill, Warren G, Too $hort, and more.
Chanel West Coast most recently released her America’s Sweetheart debut album, featuring $hort, Dreezy, Salma Slims, and more.
This debut album was a long time coming for Chanel West Coast, but if you ask her the time it took was all a valuable lesson. At the tail end of October, West Coast dropped America’s Sweetheart, which not only was her debut, but also a big step for her as an independent artist.
“I think in the past with my mixed tapes, I had a very rushing energy and it was always like, I need to, I need to hurry up and get this out,” she said. “I need to beat this person to the punch and she’s gonna drop out before me. I was always stressing over the wrong things. It’s about focusing on art history and the music and taking your time and going with the flow.”
The new release brings in Too Short, Dreezy, and more for assistance, while also donating a portion of the proceeds to a good cause in the REFORM Alliance.
Speaking with The Source, Chanel West Coast details what went into creating the album, learning as an independent artist, the importance of supporting REFORM, and more.
How does it feel to finally release your debut?
It feels very relieving. It’s been a long time in the work and I I’m definitely a perfectionist. So, you know, it was a lot of professing, I guess you could say, and it feels good to put out something that I feel as my Virgo self is the perfect album.
How did you approach this album differently than any other mixtape or this music?
This time around, I realized that life is about God’s timing and it’s not about rushing. It’s not about beating other people to the punch. It’s not about being the first to do this or the first to do that. It’s really about just making music that comes from your heart and going with the flow of life.
You have collaborations with legends like Too Short and rising stars. What led you to these collaborations?
the Too Short collaboration was a long time in the works cause I’ve known him for a while and we worked on a couple other songs. I did a song, a feature on his last album and for this song as soon as I heard it, I knew it was the one for him to be on. And my girls Salma and the Naya, they were working together as well. So we like made it a whole like group thing and we actually all linked up at the studio. With Dreezy, we share a makeup artist who has been basically telling both of us, we need to do a song together forever. And so she linked us up.
A portion of the proceeds from this album is going to support the Reform Alliance. What led you to want to support that cause?
I have been through some serious legal problems in my life. And I obviously know that as a white woman, I’ve definitely been privileged and been lucky. I know there’s a lot of people who haven’t been privileged and as lucky as I’ve been to get off the hook and some of these people did not even deserve to get in trouble in the first place. In my opinion, there’s a lot of charges that are really ridiculous and especially weed charges, which is one of my charges. I got a felony for weed in South Dakota and there’s a lot of people just like me, who weren’t as lucky to get off the case and had to face jail time for that. And I think it’s ridiculous. And so that’s why this means a lot to me is helping other people who have been in the same situations as me, but have not been as fortunate as me.
We are familiar with you as a rapper but this album showcases your range. Is it hard to balance all of your talents musically for one release?
That’s a great question. It’s really hard, especially cause I love all types of music. I’ve had people respond to me saying that before, “why do you choose to do hip hop and rap?” It’s because I fell that I shine the most in that genre. I feel that it comes the most naturally for me, even though I love rock, I love pop. I love R&B. I even like country a little bit. I like everything, but I’m not good at all those different types of music. I’ve been a hip hop dancer since I was seven years old. My father was a hip hop DJ. So I was naturally always around that music.
What would you say is a favorite song on the album and why?
This is hard. I’ve honestly been like teetering back and forth. I love a few. I love “4AM.” It means a lot to me cause I’m telling how I feel to an ex. I actually don’t think I ever fully worded how I feel. So it was a great way to just wrap up the message and get it out and over with. I also love “White Picket Fence“ cause I feel like that really tells my story. I get into a little bit of detail about stuff I’ve been through in my music career, that I come from nothing and when Rob put me on TV, I literally had no job.
How hard is it to operate as an independent artist?
The best part about being an independent artist is not having people like to tell me what to do creatively. I love that I have creative freedom. But managing all the business, that’s a much harder side. I have a small team, I got two people I work with. It’s a lot of stuff going on, especially outside of the music. I got a whole brand that we’re working on, a clothing line, different business ventures. So it’s a lot to manage and there’s not some big label behind me. It’s a lot for an independent artist that has to do all the things that normally a label would be handling for you on top of still having the time to be creative.
What do you want fans and listeners to take away from this album?
I just want them to feel good. I definitely want anybody who’s been in a bad relationship to feel better and know they’re not alone. I want those songs to inspire people. I really hope that people who may be haters on me, I hope that at least they listened to those songs and maybe take from the message and maybe leave a more unified loving person after listening to it.
Chanel West Coast has released her debut album America’s Sweetheart. The new release brings in features from Too $hort, Dreezy, and more, while the production is held down by Rich Skillz, K.E. On The Track, Finatik N Zac, and ISM.
“I called this album ‘America’s Sweetheart’ because it’s an oxymoron and contradicts the perception that many have of me,” Chanel said. “I have flaws. I’ve made mistakes. I’ve benefitted from white privilege and I’ve had second chances in life that, unfortunately, many people have not received. That’s why it was important for me to donate to the REFORM Alliance and do my part to address the injustices taking place in our world, particularly our Black and brown communities.”
West Coast has detailed a portation of the streams will be donated to the REFORM Alliance, the criminal justice reform organization co-founded by Meek Mill, Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter, Philadelphia 76ers partner Michael Rubin, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, and others.
Chanel West Coast will be introducing fans to the evolution of her sound, which was first heard as a signee to Lil Wayne’s Young Money. She now is showcasing a hybrid of rap, R&B, and pop for the America’s Sweetheart album.
Reality TV star turned struggle rapper Chanel West Coast is being sued after a Hollywood icon charges that she illegally used her name to garner fame.
According to court documents obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, legendary actress Sharon Stone is not feeling Chanel West Coast’s 2018 song “Sharon Stoned” and is suing the “Ridiculousness” star for unfair competition and violations of her right of publicity.
Stone says Chanel West Coast, whose real name is Chelsea Dudley, is trying to capitalize on her “extraordinary level of popularity and fame.” Stone says she “maintains strict control” over how her name is used and listed her credits, award nominations and wins to showcase her legendary status, Stone’s complaint also references honors she has received for her philanthropic work to highlight the reputation she has built.
The documents also point out that during the song, Sharon Stone’s name is used more than 99 times. The first 30 seconds of the track feature “Sharon” or “Stone(d),” and “Sharon Sharon Sharon Stone(d)” looped several times, which is continued throughout the remainder of the track.
Stone says the “mantra-like repetition” of her name is an example of Dudley’s “penchant for glomming onto celebrity icons” and is seeking an injunction blocking Dudley from using her name or image and both punitive damages and disgorgement of any profits Dudley has earned as a result of the song and video.
As of press time, Chanel West Coast hadn’t responded to the lawsuit, but her latest tweet did seem to have a hint of shade to it.
”Wow the drama I’ve woke up to today is quite entertaining to say the least,” Chanel wrote. “I pray for all the crazy people in the world. May god bless your crazy souls with peace and love.”
Wow the drama I’ve woke up to today is quite entertaining to say the least. I pray for all the crazy people in the world. May god bless your crazy souls with peace and love
