If Channing Elizabeth Paul is the adroit, singer-songwriter with a gift for catchy melodies and playfully audacious lyrics, then alter ego SoBE LASH is the animated, out-sized personality that delivers these quirky, urban punk arias with the electric verve and feverish energy of a crazed ringmaster. Born in south east Houston, TX and raised on the soulful sounds of artist such as Betty Wright, Patty Labelle and Whitney Houston, Channing began to combine these influences with her love for 90’s pop music acts like the Spice Girls at a very young age. Though she often cites contemporary artists like P!nk and Beyonce as influences, she also frequently references the cutting edge pop music of icons like Debbie Harry of Blondie and “all time favorite” Michael Jackson. The attitude, confidence and musicality that is the common denominator of these successful pop acts absolutely pervades the SoBE LASH sound and image however; she has built on these attributes by incorporating the slick swagger of hip hop, the raw energy of electronic and punk and the glam-sexiness of the 80’s.
Her music could be described as frenetic, adventurous, and rife with girl-power humor, sass and sexuality. Her persona is a carnival of divergent styles and conflicting personalities that will brand her a revelation in popular music. Anchored by the dense, innovative production of music partner Shiboi, and armed with unparalleled energy, talent and creativity, SoBE LASH is poised to deliver a shot of adrenaline, an alternative perspective, and incite the masses to LASH OUT!
