Ally Ryan

Last updated

Ally Ryan
BornLos Angeles, United States
GenresPop [1]
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active2017–present
Website imallyryan.com

Ally Ryan is an American singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. She gained recognition for having written Kat Deluna's single "Waves" which peaked at number one in Japan. [2] Her debut single "Wasted" has been successful, charting on multiple Billboard charts. [1] [3]

Contents

Early life and career

At around the age of three, she got her first microphone and started writing songs at the age of thirteen. She began her career as a songwriter, writing songs for artists. [1]

She described the inspiration behind her debut single "Waves" as a "toxic relationship" she was in, [1] and the song as 'catchy, fun and relatable'. [4] She told Digital Journal: "It is about a love that is so intense that it becomes toxic." [5] In August 2017, she released an acoustic version [6] [7] and a month later, a remixes EP of the song. [8] A music video for the song was also published. [9] [10]

Discography

Singles

As lead artist

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Club

[11]
"Wasted"201724Non-album single

Related Research Articles

"River" is a song by Canadian singer songwriter Joni Mitchell, from her 1971 album Blue. Written on piano, it has become a standard for artists in many music styles, and has become popular as Christmas music. Although never released as a single, "River" holds second place among Mitchell's songs most recorded by other artists. In 2021, it was ranked at No. 247 on Rolling Stone's "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cassadee Pope</span> American singer

Cassadee Blake Pope is an American pop and country singer. She was the lead vocalist and songwriter of the pop rock band Hey Monday, with whom she released one studio album and two EPs. Pope embarked on a solo career in early 2012 and released the EP Cassadee Pope in May 2012. She took part in the 3rd season of The Voice and became the first female winner in December 2012. Her debut solo country album, Frame by Frame, was released in 2013 to a top 10 Billboard 200 charting. It debuted at No. 1 on Top Country Albums, with 43,000 copies sold in its first week.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lights discography</span>

Canadian singer and songwriter Lights has released six studio albums, three acoustic albums, eight extended plays, 39 singles, and 30 music videos. Lights began her career as a songwriter, penning songs for the television series Instant Star. She released a self-titled EP in 2008 on the independent record label Underground Operations. Two singles, "Drive My Soul" and "February Air", were released from the EP: "Drive My Soul" reached number 18 on the Canadian singles chart and was certified gold by Music Canada (MC).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kat Dahlia</span> American singer and rapper

Katriana Sandra Huguet, better known by her stage name Kat Dahlia, is an American recording artist. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Dahlia is a singer, songwriter and rapper, known for her "razor sharp" lyrics and her "unique, aggressive flow". She released her debut single "Gangsta", in March 2013, to rave reviews. Dahlia released her debut studio album "My Garden", in January 2015, with Vested in Culture and Epic Records, the latter of which she secured a recording contract with in 2012. In 2013, Dahlia ranked number eight on Billboard's "Next Big Sound".

Kate Alexandra Tizzard is a British pop singer-songwriter. She covered Rock Mafia's single "The Big Bang" in 2014 to moderate success. She subsequently signed a recording contract with Atlantic Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Steve Aoki discography</span>

American electro house DJ and producer Steve Aoki has released eight studio albums, five extended plays, and over 100 singles.

Maaike Kito Lebbing, known professionally as Kito, is an Australian record producer, songwriter and DJ currently based in Los Angeles, California. Between 2011 and 2014, she was a member of the duo Kito & Reija Lee, and in 2012 collaborated with Feadz on Electric Empire. She has released an EP in 2018 called Haani and a number of singles, and has remixed songs for others as well as producing songs. In 2019 she was nominated for the Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year at the 2020 Global APRA Music Awards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Phoebe Ryan</span> American singer and songwriter (born 1990)

Phoebe Holiday Ryan is an American singer and songwriter. In 2015, she released a mashup of R. Kelly's "Ignition" and Miguel's "Do You", followed by her first single "Mine" from her debut EP of the same name. She signed with Columbia Records in 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alarm (Anne-Marie song)</span> 2016 single by Anne-Marie

"Alarm" is a song by English singer and songwriter Anne-Marie. It was released on 20 May 2016 by Major Tom's, Asylum Records, and Atlantic Records as the lead single from her debut studio album, Speak Your Mind (2018). The song was written by Anne-Marie, Wayne Hector, Steve Mac and Ina Wroldsen, with the production being handled by Mac and additional production by Rudimental band member Amir Amor and additional synths and FX's added by Brunelle.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Starley (singer)</span> Australian singer and songwriter (born 1987)

Starley Hope, known mononymously as Starley, is an Australian singer and songwriter. She is best known for her debut single "Call on Me", released in 2016, which was remixed into a club song by Ryan Riback the following year.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Make Me (Cry)</span> 2016 single by Noah Cyrus featuring Labrinth

"Make Me (Cry)" is the debut single recorded by American actress and singer Noah Cyrus. It features vocals from English producer, singer and songwriter Labrinth, and it was released on November 15, 2016. The song was written by Cyrus and Labrinth, with the production handled by the latter.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Loote</span> American pop duo

Loote is an American pop duo based in New York City consisting of Jackson Foote and Emma Lov Block. They released their debut single, "High Without Your Love", in May 2017 through Island Records.

<i>Sex & Cigarettes</i> 2018 studio album by Toni Braxton

Sex & Cigarettes is the eighth studio album by American singer Toni Braxton. It was released on March 23, 2018, by Def Jam Recordings. Her first solo album in eight years, it served as her debut for the label after signing a new record deal. Braxton worked with a variety of producers on the album, including Fred Ball, Antonio Dixon, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Dapo Torimiro, Stuart Crichton, Tricky Stewart, and Pierre Medor. Its release was preceded by the release of two singles, "Deadwood" and "Long as I Live" as well as a remix EP of the song "Coping" which features on the album.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jena Rose</span> Musical artist

Jena Rose Raphael, known professionally as Jena Rose, is an American pop singer-songwriter from Plano, Texas. She has had three songs enter the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, and released her debut EP, Reasons, on March 30, 2018.

<i>As She Pleases</i> 2018 EP by Madison Beer

As She Pleases is the debut extended play by American singer-songwriter Madison Beer. It was released on February 2, 2018 by Access. The EP was supported by the release of three singles; "Dead", "Say It to My Face" and "Home with You". It debuted and peaked at number 93 on the Billboard 200, and reached the top 10 of the US Independent Albums chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Growing Pains (Alessia Cara song)</span> 2017 song by Canadian singer-songwriter

"Growing Pains" is a song written and recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Alessia Cara, released as the lead single for her second studio album, The Pains of Growing. Written by Cara and producers Pop & Oak, the track explores the challenges of entering adulthood. It was released to digital retailers on June 15, 2018 through Def Jam Recordings and serviced to American hot adult contemporary radio on June 25, 2018. Its official music video received a nomination for Best Cinematography at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Low Key (Ally Brooke song)</span> 2019 single by Ally Brooke

"Low Key" is a single by American singer Ally Brooke featuring American rapper Tyga. The song was released on January 31, 2019, by Atlantic Records, along with its music video, as the then-lead single from Brooke's upcoming debut solo album. The song has a no rap version that's played on some radio stations and which was performed on 2019 Kids Choice Awards' Orange Carpet.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ingrid Andress</span> American country singer (born 1991)

Ingrid Elizabeth Andress is an American country music singer-songwriter. Her breakthrough single, "More Hearts Than Mine" (2019) peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her single "The Stranger" (2020) peaked at number 49 on Country Airplay and her single "Wishful Drinking" (2021) became her second entry on the Billboard Hot 100. She has released two albums: Lady Like (2020) and Good Person (2022). She has also cowritten songs recorded by other artists including "Boys" (2017) by Charli XCX.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Funny (Zedd and Jasmine Thompson song)</span> 2020 single by Zedd and Jasmine Thompson

"Funny" is a song by German-Russian music producer Zedd and English singer Jasmine Thompson. The two artists wrote the song with Michael Pollack and Casey Smith, as well as Jordan K. Johnson, Marcus Lomax and Stefan Johnson from the American production and songwriting team The Monsters & Strangerz, who produced the song with Zedd. It was released on 16 July 2020 by Atlantic Records and Interscope Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bad for Me (Meghan Trainor song)</span> 2022 single by Meghan Trainor featuring Teddy Swims

"Bad for Me" is a song by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor, featuring guest vocals from Teddy Swims. Trainor, Stephen Wrabel, Ajay Bhattacharyya, and Federico Vindver wrote it, and Vindver handled the production. The song was released on June 24, 2022, as the lead single from her fifth major-label studio album, Takin' It Back (2022). A pop song with gospel influences, it has lyrics about a toxic relationship with a family member and distancing oneself from them.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Singer-Songwriter Ally Ryan". celebmix.com. August 13, 2017. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
  2. "NEXT UP: Ally Ryan is Ready to Be Front and Center – TUC". Tucmag.net. October 17, 2017. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  3. Musical Notes Global (July 26, 2017). "ICYMI: Watch the Video for Ally Ryan's Chart-Topping Single "Wasted"". Musical Notes Global. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  4. "Listen: Ally Ryan's Summer Playlist". Billboard. June 13, 2017. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  5. "Ally Ryan talks new pop single 'Wasted,' Chris Martin of Coldplay (Includes interview)". Digital Journal. July 13, 2017. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  6. "Listen: Ally Ryan premieres acoustic version of her single 'Wasted,' plus interview". axs.com. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
  7. "Wasted (Live Acoustic) – Single by Ally Ryan on Apple Music". iTunes Store. August 7, 2017. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  8. "Wasted (Remixes) by Ally Ryan on Apple Music". iTunes Store. September 26, 2017. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  9. "EXCLUSIVE: Ally Ryan Talks Video BTS Secrets, Touring + More!". Popmania. August 14, 2017. Archived from the original on February 4, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  10. Darren Paltrowitz (July 26, 2017). "Ally Ryan Premieres 'Who Is Ally Ryan?' Video Via 'Inquisitr,' Talks 'Wasted' And What She Has Coming Up". Inquisitr.com. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  11. "Ally Ryan Wasted Chart History". Billboard. January 27, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2018.