Jodie Aysha

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Jodie Aysha
Birth nameJodie Aysha Henderson
Born22 November 1988 (1988-11-22) (age 35)
Leeds, England
Genres R&B, electro house, pop, bassline
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, keys
Labels Universal Music Group

Jodie Aysha (born Jodie Aysha Henderson; 22 November 1988 in Leeds, England) [1] is an English singer and songwriter.

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Career

Aysha had success at the age of 18, when her song "Heartbroken", which she wrote when she was 14 about her older sister who at the time was heartbroken, was remixed by producer T2. [1] "Heartbroken" reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, held off the top spot by X Factor winner Leona Lewis. It remained at the number 2 spot for three weeks and enjoyed 14 weeks in the Top 40 of that chart. [2]

Discography

Singles

YearTitlePeak chart positionsCertifications
UK UK
Dance
UK
Y/E
IRE
Dance
IRE
2007"Heartbroken" (T2 featuring Jodie Aysha)2137117
2009"Yes I Will"
2011UK Refixxxs EP
2012"It's Over (Can't Get My Love)" (feat. Bassmonkeys)

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References

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