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Asiahn
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| Birth name | Asiahn Bryant |
| Also known as | Asia Bryant / Asia |
| Born | November 24, 1987 Paterson, New Jersey |
| Origin | Charleston, South Carolina |
| Genres | Alternative R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter Voice actress |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, guitar, bass guitar |
| Years active | 2010–present |
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Asiahn Bryant (born November 24, 1987), known professionally as Asiahn, is an American singer, songwriter, and voice actress. She is signed to the SinceThe80s and Motown record labels.
Besides her music, Asiahn is the voice of Karma Grant in the Netflix musical cartoon series, Karma's World. The show was created by the rapper Ludacris.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Asiahn Bryant was born in Paterson, New Jersey. When she was a baby, her family moved to Charlotte, North Carolina. Music became an important way for her to express herself during difficult times.
Later, she moved to Hanahan, South Carolina, where she was a cheerleader in high school. She spent a lot of her free time traveling to Atlanta to practice and improve her musical skills.
Music Career
Getting Started
Early in her career, Asiahn met a music producer named Craig King. He helped her develop her talent along with A&R (Artists and Repertoire) professional James Bennett. A&R people are experts at finding and guiding new musicians.
A few years later, she began touring and performing as an opening act for famous artists like Ludacris, T.I., Kanye West, and Erykah Badu. In 2011, she signed a deal with Universal Music Group and released her first mini-album, called an extended play (EP), titled Analog Girl X Digital World.
Writing for Stars
Asiahn is also a talented songwriter for other famous musicians.
- In 2013, she helped write the song "Hands in the Air" for Miley Cyrus's album Bangerz.
- In 2014, she co-wrote the songs "Booty" and "Girls" for Jennifer Lopez.
- In 2015, she worked with the rapper The Game on his albums and was featured on the soundtrack for the movie Straight Outta Compton.
- In 2016, she co-wrote songs for the TV shows Empire and Star.
Her Own Music
In 2017, Asiahn released her second EP, Love Train. She worked with the producer Cardiak on this project. They teamed up again for the sequel, Love Train 2, which came out in 2019.
On January 11, 2021, she released another EP called The Interlude EP. After its release, she was featured on Billboard magazine's list of new and exciting artists. She later released a special version of the EP with a full orchestra.
Voice Acting in Karma's World
Since 2021, Asiahn has had a major role outside of her own music. She is the voice of the main character, Karma Grant, in the Netflix animated series Karma's World.
The show was created by Ludacris, who also voices Karma's dad. Asiahn sings most of the songs on the show's official soundtrack, including the main theme song.
Discography
Here are some of Asiahn's most well-known musical releases.
Albums and EPs
- Analog Girl X Digital World (2011): Her first mini-album, or EP.
- Love Train (2017): An EP she released herself.
- Love Train 2 (2019): Her first full studio album.
- The Interlude (2021): An EP that led to her being featured by Billboard magazine.
- The Interlude (Orchestral Performance) (2021): A special version of her EP with an orchestra.
Soundtrack Album
- Karma's World (Official Soundtrack Album) (2021): Features songs from the Netflix show, with Asiahn as the main singer.
