Alessia Cara is a Canadian singer-songwriter hailing from Brampton, Ontario. Born Alessia Caracciolo on July 11, 1996, she catapulted to fame with her introspective songwriting and soulful pop-R&B sound. Cara first captured the attention of the public with her 2015 debut single "Here," which became a sleeper hit and anthem for introverts everywhere. The success of this track set the stage for her debut album, "Know-It-All," which earned her a Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year and further cemented her status as a fresh and relatable voice on the music scene.

Since her breakthrough, Alessia Cara has continued to charm audiences with her self-aware lyrics and relatable themes often centered around youth and self-acceptance. This is evident in her body of work, including more recent releases such as the contemplative single "Best Days" and its accompanying remixes, the empowering collaboration "WTSDG" with Alessia Cara, and her haunting contribution to the "Blade Runner Black Lotus" soundtrack with "Feel You Now." She also displays her versatility with holiday cheer in "Jingle Bell Rock" and a chilling rendition of Metallica's "Enter Sandman." Alessia's lullaby version of "Sweet Dream" showcases her soothing vocal style, reaffirming her ability to connect with listeners across various musical landscapes. With a Grammy win for Best New Artist in 2018 under her belt, Cara continues to grow artistically, branching out into diverse projects and maintaining her place as an influential and authentic voice in modern pop music.

Genres

Canadian Contemporary R&b

Canadian Pop

Pop

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Latest Release

Dead Man

Alessia Cara

Single - Released July 19, 2024