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Miiesha
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| Birth name | Miiesha |
| Born | Woorabinda, Queensland, Australia |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | EMI Music Australia |
Miiesha Elizabeth Rose Young, known simply as Miiesha, is a talented singer and songwriter from Australia. She grew up in the Aboriginal community of Woorabinda, Queensland. Miiesha has won several awards, including New Talent of the Year at the 2020 National Indigenous Music Awards. She also received the ARIA Award for Best Soul/R&B Release at the 2020 ARIA Music Awards.
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About Miiesha
Miiesha Elizabeth Rose Young is an Aṉangu/Torres Strait Islander woman. She comes from the town of Woorabinda in Queensland, Australia.
Her Musical Journey
Miiesha's music is inspired by different styles. These include RnB, gospel, and soul. She also uses the power of spoken word poetry in her songs.
Her music career began after a special performance. Miiesha was one of the Kulgoodah dancers. They won the Dance Rites competition in Sydney in 2017. This competition was started by Rhoda Roberts, who leads Indigenous programs at the Sydney Opera House.
Her First Album: Nyaaringu
Miiesha released her first song, "Black Privilege," in June 2019. In May 2020, she released her first album, called Nyaaringu. This album has nine songs. They are all connected by themes from her life, her community, and her people.
Her late Grandmother's voice is featured between the songs. These parts show how important it is for older generations to share their wisdom. Radio station Triple J's Unearthed program supported her songs "Black Privilege" and "Drowning." The album reached number 28 on the ARIA Charts. It also won the ARIA Award for Best Soul/R&B Release at the 2020 ARIA Music Awards.
New Music: Smoke & Mirrors
On May 14, 2021, Miiesha released "Damaged." She said this was her most personal song yet. It won Song of the Year at the National Indigenous Music Awards 2021.
Later, on July 16, 2021, she released another song called "Made for Silence."
In September 2021, Miiesha announced a big project. It was a double-EP called Smoke & Mirrors. The first part was released in November 2021. These EPs explore family challenges and finding healing. The first part, Smoke, focuses on "survival." The second part, Mirrors, is about "looking back and understanding." The song "Still Dream" was released on March 4, 2022. The full Smoke & Mirrors project, combining both EPs, was released on CD and LP on June 3, 2022.
Miiesha's Music
Miiesha has released several albums and songs. Here are some of her main works.
Studio Albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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| Nyaaringu |
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28 |
Extended Plays (EPs)
| Title | Details |
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| Nyaaringu Remixes |
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| Smoke |
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| Mirrors |
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Singles
Songs by Miiesha
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Black Privilege" | 2019 | Nyaaringu |
| "Drowning" | ||
| "Twisting Words" | 2020 | |
| "Hold Strong" | ||
| "Neon Moon" (featuring the Woorabinda Singers) |
Deadly Hearts: Walking Together | |
| "Damaged" | 2021 | Smoke & Mirrors |
| "Made for Silence" | ||
| "Price I Paid" | ||
| "Still Dream" | 2022 | |
| "Everything" | ||
| "War" | ||
| "Eventually" | TBA |
Songs Featuring Miiesha
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Tjitji" (Ziggy Ramo featuring Miiesha) |
2020 | Deadly Hearts: Walking Together |
| "Heaven of My Own" (Dallas Woods featuring Miiesha) |
Non-album single |
Awards and Recognitions
Miiesha has been recognized with many awards for her music. These awards celebrate her songwriting, singing, and overall talent.
APRA Awards
The APRA Awards are given in Australia each year. They honor great songwriting and how well songs perform.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2021 | Miiesha Young | Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year | Nominated | |
| "Twisting Words" | Most Performed R&B / Soul Work | |||
| 2022 | "Made for Silence" | Most Performed R&B / Soul Work | Nominated | |
| 2023 | "Still Dream" | Most Performed R&B / Soul Work | Won |
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards are a big annual event in Australia. They celebrate the best in Australian music. Miiesha has received five nominations and won one ARIA Award.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2020 | Nyaaringu | Best Female Artist | Nominated | |
| Best Soul/R&B Release | Won | |||
| Breakthrough Artist | Nominated | |||
| IAMMXO (Mohamed Komba) for Nyaaringu | Producer of the Year | |||
| Engineer of the Year |
National Indigenous Music Awards
These awards celebrate the amazing talent of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians in Australia. They started in 2004.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2020 | Herself | New Talent of the Year | Won | |
| Nyaaringu | Album of the Year | Nominated | ||
| "Drowning" | Film Clip of the Year | |||
| 2021 | Herself | Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| "Damaged" | Song of the Year | Won | ||
| 2022 | "Made for Silence" | Song of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2023 | Smoke & Mirrors | Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| "Skin Deep" | Song of the Year | Nominated |
Queensland Music Awards
The Queensland Music Awards celebrate new and established artists from Queensland, Australia. They began in 2006.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result (wins only) | Ref. |
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| 2021 | "Twisting Words" | Indigenous Award | Won | |
| Soul / Funk / R&B Award | Won | |||
| Remote Award | Won | |||
| 2022 | "Made for Silence" | Soul / Funk / R&B Award | Won | |
| 2023 | "Still Dream" | Soul / Funk / R&B Award | Won |
