Zyra (singer)

Alexandra Cheatle (born 6 June 1994), known by her stage name Zyra, is a US Platinum selling, BMI award winning British singer, songwriter and record producer.

ZYRA
Zyra performing in 2016
Background information
Birth nameAlexandra Cheatle
Also known asZYRA
Born (1994-06-06) 6 June 1994
Leicester, United Kingdom
GenresPop, electronic
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, record producer
InstrumentsVocals, piano, guitar
Years active2014–present
Websitewww.facebook.com/zyramusic

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 7 December 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 5 March 2014.
  6. "Make it Break it Awards". Makeitbreakit.org. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
  7. "Make it, Break it Awards 2010". Makeitbreakit.org. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
  8. "Guy Moot takes MD chair at EMI Publishing". Tourdates.co.uk. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
  9. "Grammy Nominations 2016: See the Full List of Nominees | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
  10. "ODESZA – Chart history: Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
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