Adda Angel
Adda Angel | |
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 Adda performing live at the Smart MEGA 2017 with CL (singer) | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sar Chakrya Thon |
| Born | 1989 (age 34–35) Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Genres | Pop Music, New Wave Cambodian Original Music |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Smart Music |
Sar Chakrya Thon (born 1989), known professionally as Adda Angel, is a Cambodian songwriter and music producer. She is known for being a pioneer in the Cambodian Original Music Movement.[1][2]
Life and career[edit]
Adda began her career as one of Cambodia's first female rap artist with the stage name DJ Adda. She is currently considered one of the top female pop stars of the new Cambodian Original Music scene.[3] She has shared the stage with international acts such as CL (singer)[4] and Rain (entertainer). She is currently signed to Smart Axiata Music Division.[3]
Adda has been an outspoken proponent for original song composition in the Cambodian music industry, publicly criticizing trends in Cambodian contemporary music which copies melodies from existing foreign songs.[5]
In 2012, Adda had a public Facebook row with Cambodian actor Kong Chomrong. The matter escalated to with threats of legal action but was ultimately resolved out of court.[6]
Her top three songs, គ្រាប់ពេជ្រ (Diamond), ពីរនាក់បានហេីយ (Just the Two of Us) and ភ្លើង (Fire) have over 20 million views on YouTube,[7] with Diamond staying in the Top 10 Smart Music Chart for over one year.
In November, 2017, she announced her relationship with American-Cambodian product designer and businessman Allen Dodgson Tan.[8]
In April, 2018, Adda announced the opening of her own beauty salon named Adda & Hair, located in Phnom Penh.[9]
As actress/presenter[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Melody | Judge | Bayon Television | Season 1 |
Discography[edit]
ពីរនាក់បានហេីយ (Just the Two of Us)
- Released: 26 November 2016
- Label: Smart Music
- Writer: Adda Angel
- Producer: Noly
គ្រាប់ពេជ្រ (Diamond)
- Released: 25 March 2017
- Label: Smart Music
- Writer: Adda Angel
- Producer: JR Record
ភ្លើង (Fire)
- Released: 27 May 2016
- Label: Smart Music
- Writer: Adda Angel
- Producer: JR Record
Achievements[edit]
| Year | Category | Institution or publication | Result | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Most Popular Female Artist | The Mic Cambodia | Won |
References[edit]
- ^ Knox, Claire. "Inside the Siem Reap music studio that's bringing the tunes to temple town". Globe Media Asia. SEA Globe. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
- ^ Carruthers, Marissa (June 1, 2018). "#IAMORIGINAL". AsiaLife Magazine. Archived from the original on February 24, 2021. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
- ^ a b Rhodes, Sarah (February 17, 2017). "ChubMet Festival's second edition is a blend of modern and traditional sounds". Post Media. Phnom Penh Post. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
- ^ "K-Pop star comes to the capital". Khmer Times. November 21, 2017. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
- ^ Sonyka, Va; Sithyna, Muny (March 30, 2016). "Local Songwriters Strive to Wean Audiences off Copied Music". The Khmer Times. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
- ^ Seth Kim, Soeun (August 23, 2012). "DJ's Facebook war ends in court threat". Phnom Penh Post. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
- ^ "Adda Angel YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
- ^ Chivon, Heng (November 13, 2017). "Adda Angel birthday party, video launch". Post Media. Phnom Penh Post. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
- ^ "អេដា និងម្ចាស់ស្នេហ៍ ចាយលុយជិត២ម៉ឺនដុល្លារ បើកហាងថ្មី២ព្រមគ្នា". Sabay News. April 18, 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
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