Amsterdam, Netherlands — March 13, 2026 — Amsterdam-based R&B/Soul vocalist Joelle Charan unveils her latest single, “100 Yard Dash,” an energetic and heartfelt reinterpretation of the beloved track originally performed by Raphael Saadiq from his album The Way I See It. The release showcases Charan’s signature warmth, vocal elegance, and storytelling finesse, translating the song’s metaphor of love as a daring sprint into a vibrant, contemporary soul performance.
Praised by outlets including EARMILK, Sinusoidal Music, Berlin on Air, and Music News UK, Charan has steadily built a reputation for emotive songwriting and captivating live performances. “100 Yard Dash” continues that trajectory, offering listeners an upbeat R&B/Soul groove that captures the urgency, excitement, and vulnerability of pursuing love.
The single arrives as anticipation builds for her forthcoming album, remixed and mastered by acclaimed producer John Reynolds, known for his work with global icons including U2, Brian Eno, Damien Rice, and Sinéad O’Connor.
Charan’s performance résumé includes sold-out shows across the UK and the Netherlands, as well as appearances at some of Amsterdam’s most prestigious venues, including the Royal Concertgebouw for Festival Uitmarkt, Royal Theatre Carré as a soloist for Duizend Stemmen in Carré, and Paradiso Amsterdam during Korendagen with a Black gospel choir.
A graduate of the Conservatory of Amsterdam with a focus on jazz vocals, jazz piano, and pop songwriting, she further honed her craft at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City. She currently studies under vocal coach Margot Giselle at the Frank Sanders Academy for Musical and Music Theatre.
With “100 Yard Dash,” Joelle Charan delivers a soulful performance that bridges classic and contemporary R&B, reaffirming her place as “one to watch” in the European soul scene.
