Emirati singer Alya aims for Grammy with global pop ambitions
The 21-year-old artist blends pop, R&B and Arabic influences while pursuing international stardom.
At a glance
- Alya, 21, declares she will eventually win a Grammy Award
- Her latest single Lemonade blends pop, R&B, K-pop and Arabic influences
- She has been writing music since age 14 and aims for global pop stardom
- She wants to take her music internationally while bringing exposure to Dubai's music industry
Emirati-British singer Alya has declared her intention to win a Grammy Award, citing global pop stardom as her goal. The 21-year-old artist, who has been writing music since age 14, released her latest single Lemonade, which combines pop, R&B, K-pop influences and Arabic rhythms.
Alya told Gulf News she aims to perform pop music at the level of artists in the U.S. and U.K. while representing the Emirates. She said seven years of music-making, experimentation and learning have prepared her for the industry and given her the mindset needed to succeed.
Why it matters
The artist represents a new generation of Emirati musicians pursuing international pop careers while maintaining their cultural identity.
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