Rachel Chinouriri and sombr Reignite the Initial Spark of “All I Ever Asked”


A great song stands the test of time and can take many forms. With her new version of “All I Ever Asked,” rising star Rachel Chinouriri is passing that test with flying colors. In tandem with her BRITs nominations and debut North American headline tour announcement, Chinouriri taps US alt star sombr to hop on the hit and add his own alt-pop flair. 

Although the track begins the same, when sombr slides onto the second verse he makes the track his own. His light, indie pop approach complements the track so seamlessly it’s almost as if he has always been on it. In the second chorus, these two uniquely strong vocalists come together in beautiful synergy. sombr’s ethereal adlibs add to the atmosphere, cushioned between Chinouriri’s signature hums. This strong collaboration doesn’t take away from the power of “All I Ever Asked" but enhances it deliciously. 

sombr recalls hearing the track for the first time, sharing “I was in a cafe on the Lower East Side when I first heard 'All I Ever Asked'. It was like a ray of sunshine, and I loved it so much.” On welcoming sombr on the fan-favorite track, Chinouriri says “Sombr has added such an amazing light and joy to the song and I’m so unbelievably excited for everyone to hear it. His tone, writing and style has always been so cool and I’m so happy he wanted to be a part of it.” It’s clear this match was born out of organic collaboration and mutual admiration.

Rachel Chinouriri kicks off her first North American headline tour in May, with support from BIZZY and Alemeda. We hope sombr joins for a live performance of their enticing collaboration on “All I Ever Asked” and can’t wait to catch Chinouriri on the road this year! 

Watch the "All I Ever Asked" visualizer below:

Related Articles

Reign Judge Hits Overdrive on Her Latest Doo-Wop Meets Hip-Hop Hit [Q&A]

Reign Judge Hits Overdrive on Her Latest Doo-Wop Meets Hip-Hop Hit [Q&A]

August 21, 2026 If you need a cool melodic compress in your summer playlist, then Reign Judge is the solution.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
R&B
The Situationship Diaries: Leah Sinclair's Debut Is a Love Letter to Almosts [Q&A]

The Situationship Diaries: Leah Sinclair's Debut Is a Love Letter to Almosts [Q&A]

August 21, 2026 We caught up with Leah to chat about what makes a good song in her eyes, putting words to the intangible, and what it’s like to unlock a diary you swore you’d keep to yourself.
Author: Matt Keenan
EP
Alex Amor Gets Vulnerable, Explores Loss and Grief on Debut Album [Q&A]

Alex Amor Gets Vulnerable, Explores Loss and Grief on Debut Album [Q&A]

August 21, 2026 Amor sat down to talk with us all about her album, Heavenly Bodies, playing All Points East, and what goes into creating an Alex Amor music video.
Author: Rebeccah Blau