Linying (singer-songwriter)

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Linying
Born1994 (age 2829)
Singapore
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano [1]
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Linying (born 1 October 1994) is a Singaporean singer-songwriter. She recently signed on a multi-rights deal with Universal Music Singapore, [2] becoming the first Singapore female artist to do so, and Canadian music label Nettwerk Music Group. [3] [4] [5] She has collaborated with Felix Jaehn and KRONO, and has received special praise from Troye Sivan for her vocals. [6] Linying also collaborated with Sezairi, Shye and Shabir on the National Day Parade 2021 Theme Song, "The Road Ahead", [7] selected for the song's significance in the adversities caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on Singapore. [8]

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