Zyra (singer)

ZYRA
Zyra performing in 2016
Background information
Birth name Alexandra Cheatle
Also known as ZYRA
Born (1994-06-06) 6 June 1994
Leicester, United Kingdom
Genres Pop, electronic
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, producer
Instruments Vocals, piano, guitar
Years active 2014–present
Associated acts Odesza, Flume, Snakehips, Zak Abel
Website www.facebook.com/zyramusic

Alexandra Cheatle (born 6 June 1994), known by her stage name Zyra, is a Grammy nominated British singer, songwriter and producer.

Musical career

Breakthrough

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

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 December 7th, 2015, “Say My Name (RAC Remix) ft. Zyra” was nominated for a Grammy.[9]

Discography

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Album
US
Dance
[10]
2015 "Say My Name" (Odesza featuring Zyra) 16 In Return
2016 "It's Only" (Odesza featuring Zyra) —

References

  1. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/zyramusic
  2. ↑ http://inreturn.odesza.com/
  3. ↑ http://zyramusic.tumblr.com/post/95325221984/this-was-a-good-moment-zyra-odesza-saymyname
  4. ↑ http://zyramusic.tumblr.com/post/96456996129
  5. ↑ "Make it, Break it Awards". Makeitbreakit.org. Retrieved 2014-03-05.
  6. 1 2 "Make it Break it Awards". Makeitbreakit.org. Retrieved 2014-03-05.
  7. ↑ "Make it, Break it Awards 2010". Makeitbreakit.org. Retrieved 2014-03-05.
  8. ↑ "Guy Moot takes MD chair at EMI Publishing". Tourdates.co.uk. Retrieved 2014-03-05.
  9. ↑ "Grammy Nominations 2016: See the Full List of Nominees | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-02-19.
  10. ↑ "ODESZA - Chart history: Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 29 December 2016.


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