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 Zyra in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alexandra Cheatle |
| Also known as | ZYRA |
| Born | 6 June 1994 Leicester, England |
| Genres | Pop, electronic |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, guitar |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Website | www |
Alexandra Cheatle (born 6 June 1994), known by her stage name Zyra, is an English singer, songwriter and record producer.
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.
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]
| Year | Title | Track No. |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Therapy | 15 |
| 2022 | ZYRA | 9 |
| 2024 | Sober | 16 |
| 2024 | F*** You | 18 |
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2020 | This Ain't Love (Sulvida Remix) |
| 2021 | Nothing Without You |
| 2021 | Someone Else |
| 2021 | Closer |
| 2021 | This Ain't Love |
| 2021 | Take Me Home |
| 2021 | Obvious |
| 2022 | Show Me How To Love |
| 2022 | You Got the Love |
| 2022 | Real Love |
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Dance [10] | |||
| 2015 | ODESZA - Say My Name (Feat. Zyra) | 16 | In Return |
| 2016 | ODESZA - Its Only (Feat. Zyra) | - | In Return |
| 2021 | Beks - Devoted (Zyra Remix) | - | Devoted - The Remixes |
| 2022 | Sofasound - Wasted (Feat. Zyra) | Wasted |
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