Zyra (singer)

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ZYRA
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Zyra in 2016
Background information
Birth nameAlexandra Cheatle
Also known asZYRA
Born (1994-06-06) 6 June 1994 (age 29)
Leicester, England
GenresPop, electronic
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, record producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano, guitar
Years active2014–present
Website www.facebook.com/zyramusic

Alexandra Cheatle (born 6 June 1994), known by her stage name Zyra, is an English singer, songwriter and record producer.

Contents

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

Albums

YearTitleTrack No.
2021Therapy15
2022ZYRA9

Singles

YearTitle
2020This Ain't Love (Sulvida Remix)
2021Nothing Without You
2021Someone Else
2021Closer
2021This Ain't Love
2021Take Me Home
2021Obvious
2022Show Me How To Love
2022You Got the Love
2022Real Love
YearTitlePeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Dance

[10]
2015ODESZA - Say My Name (Feat. Zyra)16In Return
2016ODESZA - Its Only (Feat. Zyra)-In Return
2021Beks - Devoted (Zyra Remix)-Devoted - The Remixes
2022Sofasound - Wasted (Feat. Zyra)Wasted

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