The 2021 single 'Chosen Family' offered a poignant, gospel-inflected ballad that stood in contrast to Sawayama's more abrasive recent work. It served as a powerful ode to the chosen families that LGBTQ+ individuals form.
- The single version was produced by Rina Sawayama and Leo Dittmar, with additional production by Paul Epworth. It was released on April 15, 2021, by Dirty Hit. The song features guest vocals from Elton John, who also co-produced.
- 'Chosen Family' was released ahead of Sawayama's 2022 album, 'Hold the Girl.' The single reached number 33 on the UK Singles Chart.
- The song's music video, directed by Aliya Al-Safir, features Sawayama alongside various friends and collaborators, emphasizing the theme of chosen family.
Rina Sawayama is a multi-talented artist from London, known for blending pop, nu-metal, and electronic influences. She emerged as a distinctive voice in the early 2020s with her genre-defying sound and sharp lyrical observations.
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