Aisha Ali Chopra[1][2] (born 16 September 1989) known as Aisha, is an Indian singer, songwriter and contemporary dancer. She released her debut single Hasratein in September 2017, taken from the album / ep Naaz which released in November 2017.[3][4][5][6][7]

Aisha Ali Chopra
Born (1989-09-16) 16 September 1989 (age 35)
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
NationalityIndian
Alma materRishi Valley School
OccupationSinger
SpouseAkash Sagar Chopra

Early life

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Born in Seem Andhra and raised in Bengaluru, India, Aisha studied at the Rishi Valley School while pursuing training in Carnatic music (Vocals and Mridangam) for 8 years and also learned Choral Music[8] at the same time. During her growing years, she has performed in various singing and dancing competitions and has sung for various Jingles, and Radio commercials. Aisha has also worked as a Karaoke Jockey in Bengaluru and collaborated on Singles with various hip hop/rap music acts.[9]

Career

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In the year 2011, Aisha was selected for the International Avon Voices Talent hunt. Aisha won the round 2 of the event which was held in Hong Kong where she represented India. The competition was judged by the six-time Grammy award winner and lead singer of the American band Black Eyed Peas, Fergie; legendary songwriter, Diane Warren; Grammy nominated singer-songwriter, Natasha Bedingfield, Filipina singer, actress, and columnist Lea Salonga, and Russian sensation, Valeriya, among others.[3][2][8][9]

With a trademark vocal style of combining Pop, Contemporary R&B, and Indian Classical Aisha released her debut single, "Hasratein" followed by the release of her debut album / ep "Naaz[5]".[4][6][10]

Discography

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  • "Hasratein" Single – (release date 29 September 2017)[7]
  • "Naaz" – (release date 24 November 2017)[11][12]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Aisha's Hasratein is about a distraught relationship between a man and a woman". Hindustan Times. 5 October 2017. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Diva in Focus: 21-Year-Old Design Student Turns Singer! – Work & Life". Idiva.com. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Indian woman makes it to top 100 of Avon Voices Global Singing Talent Search". Indiainfoline.com. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
  4. ^ a b "Aisha: Naaz – Music on Google Play". Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  5. ^ a b "Naaz: An RnB styled Hindi album by Aisha Ali Chopra! | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dna. 1 January 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  6. ^ a b Naaz – EP by Aisha on Apple Music, 24 November 2017, retrieved 5 March 2018
  7. ^ a b "Aisha: Hasratein – Music on Google Play". Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  8. ^ a b "She wants to be a popstar!". The New Indian Express. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
  9. ^ a b "Two Indians in Women Global Singing Talent Hunt". Radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
  10. ^ "Indie Album Reviews: January 2018 – The Score Magazine". The Score Magazine. 15 January 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  11. ^ "Aisha's debut album 'Naaz' reflects the woman of today's India". Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  12. ^ "In conversation with Aisha Ali Chopra on her debut album NAAZ – The Score Magazine". The Score Magazine. 15 December 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2018.