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| name = ZYRA |
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| name = ZYRA |
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| image = File:Zyra blackandwhite.jpg |
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| birth_name = Alexandra Cheatle |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|06|06|df=yes}} |
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| background = solo_singer |
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| birth_place = [[Leicester]], England |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|06|06|df=yes}} |
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| caption = Zyra in 2016 |
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| instrument = Vocals, piano, guitar |
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| caption = Zyra performing in 2016 |
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| genre = Pop, [[Electronic music|electronic]] |
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| occupation = Singer-songwriter, record producer |
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| genre = [[Pop music|Pop]], [[Electronic music|electronic]] |
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| years_active = 2014–present |
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| occupation = [[Singer-songwriter]] [[Record producer|Producer]] |
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| years_active = 2014–present |
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| website = {{URL|www.facebook.com/zyramusic}} |
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| alias = ZYRA |
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| associated_acts = [[Odesza]], [[Flume (musician)|Flume]], [[Snakehips (band)|Snakehips]], [[Zak Abel]] |
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| website = {{URL|https://www.facebook.com/zyramusic}} |
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|alias = ZYRA}} |
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'''Alexandra Cheatle''' (born 6 June 1994), known by her stage name '''Zyra''', is |
'''Alexandra Cheatle''' (born 6 June 1994), known by her stage name '''Zyra''', is an English singer, songwriter and record producer. |
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==Musical career== |
==Musical career== |
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===Breakthrough=== |
===Breakthrough=== |
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In July 2014, Cheatle adopted the alias '''Zyra'''.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/zyramusic</ref> 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]].<ref> |
In July 2014, Cheatle adopted the alias '''Zyra'''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/zyramusic/|title=ZYRA|website=Facebook.com|access-date=21 July 2020}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://odesza.tumblr.com/?og=1|title=ODESZA|website=Odesza.tumblr.com|access-date=21 July 2020}}</ref> "Say My Name" peaked at number 2 on the iTunes US electronic charts<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://zyramusic.tumblr.com/post/95325221984/this-was-a-good-moment-zyra-odesza-saymyname |title=This was a good moment #Zyra #Odesza #SayMyName... - ZYRA |access-date=15 September 2014 |archive-date=15 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140915141648/http://zyramusic.tumblr.com/post/95325221984/this-was-a-good-moment-zyra-odesza-saymyname |url-status=dead }}</ref> as an initial single release, while the album, ''[[In Return (Odesza album)|In Return]]'' quickly reached the top of the US electronic album chart,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://zyramusic.tumblr.com/post/96456996129 |title=ПŽ‰ - ZYRA |access-date=15 September 2014 |archive-date=15 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140915141802/http://zyramusic.tumblr.com/post/96456996129 |url-status=dead }}</ref> peaking at 20 in the main chart. |
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===Awards=== |
===Awards=== |
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Cheatle became the youngest person ever to receive a Make It Break It Songwriting Award in October 2009,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.makeitbreakit.org/past2009.html |title=Make it, Break it Awards |publisher=Makeitbreakit.org |date= |
Cheatle became the youngest person ever to receive a Make It Break It Songwriting Award in October 2009,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.makeitbreakit.org/past2009.html |title=Make it, Break it Awards |publisher=Makeitbreakit.org |access-date=5 March 2014}}</ref> winning the UK national songwriting competition The Make It Break It Awards<ref name="makeitbreakit1">{{cite web|url=http://www.makeitbreakit.org/ |title=Make it Break it Awards |publisher=Makeitbreakit.org |access-date=5 March 2014}}</ref> (formerly known as The National Youth Rock and Pop Awards).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.makeitbreakit.org/aboutmibi.html |title=Make it, Break it Awards 2010 |publisher=Makeitbreakit.org |access-date=5 March 2014}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/5764-guy-moot-takes-md-chair-at-emi-publishing |title=Guy Moot takes MD chair at EMI Publishing |publisher=Tourdates.co.uk |access-date=5 March 2014}}</ref> [[Chris Martin]] of [[Coldplay]] is among the competitions alumni winners.<ref name="makeitbreakit1"/> On 7 December 2015 "Say My Name (RAC Remix) ft. Zyra" was nominated for a Grammy.<ref>{{Cite magazine|title = Grammy Nominations 2016: See the Full List of Nominees {{!}} Billboard|url = http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/grammys/6785974/grammy-nominations-2016-full-list|magazine = Billboard|access-date = 19 February 2016}}</ref> |
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[[File:Alex_Cheatle_I.jpg|thumb]] |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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===Albums=== |
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|2021 |
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!Therapy |
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|15 |
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|2022 |
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!ZYRA |
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|9 |
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|2024 |
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!Sober |
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|16 |
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|2024 |
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!F*** You |
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|18 |
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===Singles=== |
===Singles=== |
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|2020 |
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!This Ain't Love (Sulvida Remix) |
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|2021 |
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!Nothing Without You |
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|2021 |
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!Someone Else |
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|2021 |
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!Closer |
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|2021 |
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!This Ain't Love |
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|2021 |
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!Take Me Home |
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|2021 |
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!Obvious |
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|2022 |
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!Show Me How To Love |
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|2022 |
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!You Got the Love |
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|2022 |
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!Real Love |
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====Featured singles==== |
====Featured singles==== |
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! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Dance/Electronic Songs|US<br>Dance]]<br><ref name=USDanceSongs>{{cite |
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Dance/Electronic Songs|US<br>Dance]]<br><ref name=USDanceSongs>{{cite magazine|title=ODESZA – Chart history: Dance/Electronic Songs|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/5841230/odesza/chart?f=1234|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|access-date=29 December 2016}}</ref> |
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|2015 |
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!ODESZA - Say My Name (Feat. Zyra) |
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|In Return |
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| rowspan="2"|''[[In Return (Odesza album)|In Return]]'' |
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|2016 |
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!ODESZA - Its Only (Feat. Zyra) |
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|In Return |
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|2021 |
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!Beks - Devoted (Zyra Remix) |
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|Devoted - The Remixes |
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|2022 |
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!Sofasound - Wasted (Feat. Zyra) |
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|Wasted |
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[[File:Zyra, Alex Cheatle, Zyra singer, Zyra musician, Alexandra Cheatle 0008.jpg|thumb]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*{{URL|www.zyramusic.tumblr.com}} |
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{{URL|https://www.zyramusic.tumblr.com}} |
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{{Authority control}} |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Zyra}} |
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[[Category:Living people]] |
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[[Category:1994 births]] |
[[Category:1994 births]] |
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[[Category:Living people]] |
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[[Category:English women singer-songwriters]] |
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[[Category:English singer-songwriters]] |
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[[Category:English record producers]] |
[[Category:English record producers]] |
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[[Category:21st-century English women singers]] |
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[[Category:Musicians from Leicester]] |
Latest revision as of 22:40, 8 June 2024
ZYRA | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Alexandra Cheatle |
Also known as | ZYRA |
Born | Leicester, England | 6 June 1994
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.
Musical career
[edit]Breakthrough
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Albums
[edit]Year | Title | Track No. |
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2021 | Therapy | 15 |
2022 | ZYRA | 9 |
2024 | Sober | 16 |
2024 | F*** You | 18 |
Singles
[edit]Year | Title |
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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 |
Featured singles
[edit]Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
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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 |
References
[edit]- ^ "ZYRA". Facebook.com. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- ^ "ODESZA". Odesza.tumblr.com. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- ^ "This was a good moment #Zyra #Odesza #SayMyName... - ZYRA". Archived from the original on 15 September 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ "ПŽ‰ - ZYRA". Archived from the original on 15 September 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ "Make it, Break it Awards". Makeitbreakit.org. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- ^ a b "Make it Break it Awards". Makeitbreakit.org. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- ^ "Make it, Break it Awards 2010". Makeitbreakit.org. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- ^ "Guy Moot takes MD chair at EMI Publishing". Tourdates.co.uk. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- ^ "Grammy Nominations 2016: See the Full List of Nominees | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
- ^ "ODESZA – Chart history: Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 29 December 2016.