Zyra (singer)
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Background information | |
Birth name | Alexandra Cheatle |
Also known as | ZYRA |
Born | Leicester, England | 6 June 1994
Genres | Pop, electronic |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record producer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, guitar |
Years active | 2014–present |
Website | www |
Alexandra Cheatle (born 6 June 1994), known by her stage name Zyra, is an English singer, songwriter and record producer.
Musical career
[edit]Breakthrough
[edit]In July 2014, Cheatle adopted the alias Zyra.[1] The following month, she featured as a guest vocalist on a number of tracks she had written for the sophomore release from Seattle production duo, Odesza.[2] "Say My Name" peaked at number 2 on the iTunes US electronic charts[3] as an initial single release, while the album, In Return quickly reached the top of the US electronic album chart,[4] peaking at 20 in the main chart.
Awards
[edit]Cheatle became the youngest person ever to receive a Make It Break It Songwriting Award in October 2009,[5] winning the UK national songwriting competition The Make It Break It Awards[6] (formerly known as The National Youth Rock and Pop Awards).[7] The judging panel of industry professionals who chose Alex's song 'People Talk About Us' as their winner included; Coldplay's Chris Martin, record producer Steve Levine, and Guy Moot.[8] Chris Martin of Coldplay is among the competitions alumni winners.[6] On 7 December 2015 "Say My Name (RAC Remix) ft. Zyra" was nominated for a Grammy.[9]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]Year | Title | Track No. |
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2021 | Therapy | 15 |
2022 | ZYRA | 9 |
2024 | Sober | 16 |
2024 | F*** You | 18 |
Singles
[edit]Year | Title |
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2020 | This Ain't Love (Sulvida Remix) |
2021 | Nothing Without You |
2021 | Someone Else |
2021 | Closer |
2021 | This Ain't Love |
2021 | Take Me Home |
2021 | Obvious |
2022 | Show Me How To Love |
2022 | You Got the Love |
2022 | Real Love |
Featured singles
[edit]Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
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US Dance [10] | |||
2015 | ODESZA - Say My Name (Feat. Zyra) | 16 | In Return |
2016 | ODESZA - Its Only (Feat. Zyra) | - | In Return |
2021 | Beks - Devoted (Zyra Remix) | - | Devoted - The Remixes |
2022 | Sofasound - Wasted (Feat. Zyra) | Wasted |
References
[edit]- ^ "ZYRA". Facebook.com. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- ^ "ODESZA". Odesza.tumblr.com. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- ^ "This was a good moment #Zyra #Odesza #SayMyName... - ZYRA". Archived from the original on 15 September 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ "ПŽ‰ - ZYRA". Archived from the original on 15 September 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ "Make it, Break it Awards". Makeitbreakit.org. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- ^ a b "Make it Break it Awards". Makeitbreakit.org. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- ^ "Make it, Break it Awards 2010". Makeitbreakit.org. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- ^ "Guy Moot takes MD chair at EMI Publishing". Tourdates.co.uk. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- ^ "Grammy Nominations 2016: See the Full List of Nominees | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
- ^ "ODESZA – Chart history: Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 29 December 2016.