At 4AM, the city is quiet, but Chxnny isn’t.
On February 13th, the Vancouver, BC native Chxnny released “4AM in Vancouver,” a late-night reflection that captures the reality of growing up, watching life unfold, and deciding you want more. The track feels like a moment frozen in time, where ambition, frustration, confidence, and vision all collide.
Unlike Chxnny’s earlier releases that leaned heavily into love and relationship-driven themes, “4AM in Vancouver” opens the door to a much wider conversation. The song dives into thoughts about success, money, relationships, and purpose, all while painting a picture of what it’s like living in Vancouver at this stage of life. There’s no single storyline, just honesty. Thoughts flowing the way they do when the city is asleep and your mind is wide awake.
The inspiration comes from real life in its rawest form: observing other people’s journeys, reflecting on personal growth, and questioning what the future should look like. It’s the sound of someone studying the world around them and deciding they’re not meant to stay on the sidelines.
One line in particular defines the record’s energy: “I’ma get a Grammy to Van.” It’s not said as a flex, it’s said as a promise. Chxnny sees a gap in Vancouver’s music scene and intends to fill it. While the city has produced talent, it hasn’t yet had a global, culture-shifting artist at the level Toronto found with Drake. Chxnny’s goal is to change that narrative and put Vancouver on the world stage through sound, vision, and consistency.
Sonically, the track blends introspective R&B elements with rap-driven confidence, showing Chxnny’s range as a multi-genre creative who refuses to repeat the same idea twice. Every release is meant to feel different, and “4AM in Vancouver” is proof of that mindset. It’s creative, reflective, and forward-thinking, without trying to fit into a box.
After the song ends, Chxnny wants listeners to feel the thoughts behind the music. Not just hear another song, but understand the perspective, ambition, and versatility behind it. The goal is clear: to be seen as a distinct, original voice, not just another name in the scene.
With this release, Chxnny is only raising the bar. More experimentation, a stronger push into rap, and an evolving sound are all on the horizon. “4AM in Vancouver” isn’t the destination, it’s the checkpoint.
And if Chxnny has anything to say about it, that Grammy is coming home.
