Esther Eden

Esther Eden is a singer songwriter based in the UAE. Though born in Goa, India, Esther Eden moved to the UAE when she was 7 months old and has lived there ever since.[1]

Esther Eden
Born (1997-11-26) 26 November 1997
OriginDubai, UAE
GenresPop, Dance music, Folk and Jazz
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active2014–present
LabelsUniversal Music
Websiteesthereden.com

Career

In 2014, British Songstress Jessie J visited the school Esther Eden was studying in and watched Esther Eden perform an original song. She then invited Esther Eden to perform at her concert at the Red Fest DXB and within a few hours Esther Eden was performing for a crowd of over 10,000 people.[2] Esther Eden was invited to participate in the pilot series of "Inspired" created by White Cube Studios Abu Dhabi.[3] She was part of the Red Bull Bass camp in Feb 2016.[4]

Esther Eden was also invited to speak for a TedX event in Dubai, where she spoke about how music can help a student.[5]

Her music got the attention of the major music label Universal Music and on 5 November 2015, Esther Eden signed a recording contract with UMM.[6] Jessie J even tweeted to the young teen saying 'how proud she was'[7]

Esther Eden went on to perform for the Red Fest DXB in February 2016 in her own strength as an independent artist and premiered her debut single "Phoenix" for a crowd of around 15,000 people, and alongside Fifth Harmony, LMFAO, Trey Songz and Adam Lambert. Phoenix was subsequently released in February 2016, produced by Joshua Williams.[1][8]

The song that Esther Eden performed for Jessie J was released in May 2016 and was titled "Is this love" which hit the UK Music Week charts.[9] The music video was released in August 2016. This song was produced by White Cube Studios, Abu Dhabi.[10][11]

Her next single 'Here we go' was released on 28 October 2016 which was a collaboration with Shaun Warner.[12] Esther Eden has been nominated for an award in the "Young Achiever" category for the Emirates Woman Awards 2016.[13] She went on to perform for the Beats on the Beach 2016, alongside Big Sean and Sean Paul.[12]

She performed for Step Music Fest with other regional acts in April 2017.[14]

Esther Eden was named the Brand Ambassador for Sennheiser in the Middle East in March 2017.[15]

Discography

Singles
  • "Phoenix" (25 February 2016)[16]
  • "Is this love" (12 May 2016)
  • "Here we go" (28 October 2016)
  • "BitterSweet Love" (30 June 2017)

Album
  • Solitaire (18 November 2016)- Universal Music Group

References
  1. Garratt, Rob. "Dubai teenager Esther Eden balances school with promising music career". The National. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  2. "How Jessie J changed UAE teen Esther Eden's life". What's on Dubai. 10 November 2015. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  3. "White Cube UAE music". Time Out Abu Dhabi. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  4. "Dubai 2016 Bass Camp Participants". Red Bull Music Academy. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
  5. "Why is music important for students?". Ted.com. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  6. Jalal, Maan. "Dubai-based Esther Eden scores recording contract with Universal Music". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  7. "Jessie J is 'so proud' of Dubai teen singer Esther Eden's newfound success". Al Bawaba. 11 November 2015. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  8. Hamad, Marwa (17 March 2016). "Soundbites: Esther Eden releases debut single". Gulf News. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  9. "Universal Music artist Esther Eden hits U.K Music Week charts with 'Is This Love'". Weekly Music Express. 3 April 2017. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
  10. Jalal, Maán. "Esther Eden's New Love". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  11. "Dubai's sweet singer Esther Eden releases new single about love". Al Bawaba. 24 July 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  12. "UAE teen star Esther Eden set to perform new material from studio album at Beats on the Beach". The National. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  13. "Esther Eden – Emirates Woman". Emirates Woman. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  14. Hamad, Marwa (2 April 2017). "Step Music in Dubai: meet the bands performing". Gulf News. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
  15. "Eden named Sennheiser brand ambassador". Trade Arabia. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
  16. "Phoenix on the Rise". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
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