Claire Rachel Wilkinson

Claire Rachel Wilkinson, known by her stage name 7Chariot and previously known as Clairity, is an American singer and songwriter.

Early life Wilkinson was raised in White House, Tennessee and began taking voice lessons at age eight. She started writing songs at age 13 and began learning the keyboard by watching videos on YouTube. Wilkinson also sang in her school's choir before being homeschooled.

Career

2014 – 2017: Career beginnings as Clairity and Alienation EP Wilkinson met Pebe Sebert, who set up writing sessions between Sebert's daughter, Kesha, and Wilkinson. Sebert also eventually introduced her to Kara DioGuardi, who then signed Wilkinson to a publishing deal with her label Arthouse Entertainment and introduced her to Jason Flom. He then signed her to Lava Records in January 2015. The song was co-written by production duo Kinetics & One Love. After the release, she performed at CMJ in New York as well as at Live in the Vineyard in Napa Valley. Wilkinson cited artists such as Coldplay, Imogen Heap, Sia, and Kate Nash as influences.

2017–present: 7Chariot In November 2017, Wilkinson released the single "Ricochet" with 0E0E Records, debuting under the name 7Chariot. She chose the name 7Chariot from the tarot card of the same name that her grandmother gave a reading for her when she was starting out as a musician. The single was highlighted as Clash Magazine's Track of the Day later that month. In March 2018, she released the single "Danger in Me." Wilkinson also featured on the song "Coldest Night" from the Attlas EP Charcoal Halo later that same year.

"Ricochet" and "Danger in Me" were included on the self-titled 7Chariot EP which was released in December 2019, also through 0E0E Records. Wilkinson explained that many of the songs were a sort of therapy that helped her cope with breaking from a major record label and toxic environments. The EP received praise and was called "addictive", "adorable", and "sky-reaching".

Wilkinson featured as vocalist on electronic artist Bakermat's single "Bad Dreams" from his album The Ringmaster in 2020.

Discography

Extended plays Title Album details Peak chartpositions US Alienation Release date: July 17, 2015 Label: Republic, Lava Formats: Extended play — 7ChariotRelease date: December 6, 2019 Formats: Extended play—

Singles As Clairity

As 7Chariot Title Year Peak chart positions Album US "Ricochet" 2017 – 7Chariot "Danger in Me" 2018 – "Pyrokinesis" 2018 –