Chantelle Menezes, known by her stage name Achanté, is set to make waves with the release of her latest single, “I Am The Sun.” This Neo Soul track, featuring elements of Alternative music, available now on across all major streaming platforms, alongside its highly anticipated music video.
“I Am The Sun” is a deeply introspective piece, exploring the dual nature of human existence through the metaphor of the sun. The repeated refrain, “I heal, I burn,” encapsulates the song’s central theme—the sun’s dual role as both a nurturer and a force of destruction. Achanté’s soaring vocals, supported by a deep bassline, invite listeners on a journey through their own consciousness, touching on themes of healing, growth, and self-awareness. The track encourages listeners to honor their past, grow in self-worth, and thrive in their creative and personal endeavors.
This single is released under Achanté’s own label, Kalakaari Records, and showcases her talents as not only a vocalist but also a composer and songwriter. The track was produced by Elan Eisenstadt, with mixing and mastering by Clyde Rodrigues.
Achanté’s music either moves you, or makes you move.
With a career spanning two decades and two continents, Achanté is a powerhouse in the music industry. Originally from Mumbai and now based in Toronto, she has built a reputation for blending analog, digital, and global sounds to create rich, intimate musical landscapes. Her music is rooted in old-school jazz and funk, interwoven with soul-pop, electronica, and Carnatic influences, making it anything but formulaic.
Achanté’s impressive resume includes collaborations with Bollywood legends like A.R. Rahman and Agnee, performances on MTV Coke Studio and MTV Unplugged, and features in prestigious publications such as Rolling Stone Magazine, Rolling Hype, and Now Toronto. Despite only immigrating to Toronto in 2019, she performed an astounding 54 live shows in 2023, a testament to her electrifying stage presence and memorable sound.
Her latest single, “I Am The Sun,” promises to be another bold step in her musical journey, offering a sonic experience that is both powerful and transformative. As with all her work, Achanté aims to connect human beings to themselves, each other, and the world through music. With “I Am The Sun,” she once again proves that her music has the power to heal, inspire, and ignite change.
