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Asiahn

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Asiahn
Also known asAsia Bryant / Asia
Born
Asiahn Bryant

(1987-11-24) November 24, 1987 (age 38)
Paterson, New Jersey
OriginCharleston, South Carolina
GenreAlternative R&B
OccupationsSinger, songwriter
Voice actress[1][2][3]
InstrumentsVocals, piano, guitar, bass guitar
Years active2010–present
Labels
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Asiahn (previously Asia Bryant[5][6][7] and born November 24, 1987), also known as Asiahn Bryant,[8] is an American singer-songwriter and voice actress from Paterson, New Jersey, currently signed to the SinceThe80s and Motown record labels.[9] From 2021 to 2022, alongside her music, she provided vocal performances for Karma Grant in the Ludacris-created Netflix streaming musical series, Karma's World.[1][10]

Early life

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Bryant was born in Paterson, New Jersey, and moved with her family to Charlotte, North Carolina as a baby. She used music as an outlet while dealing with the divorce of her parents and the death of her brother. Where she later relocated to Hanahan, South Carolina with her mother and sister. She attended Hanahan high school where she was a cheerleader. She would spend most of her free time, traveling back-and-forth to Atlanta to work on her talents. [11]

Musical career

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In the early stages of Bryant's music career, she met Craig King who took her under his wing worked on her artistic development with A&R James Bennett. She started touring a few years later and opened up for Ludacris, T.I., Kanye West, and Erykah Badu.[5] In 2010 and 2011, she featured on background vocals for Quincy Jones' Q: Soul Bossa Nostra and Killer Mike's PL3DGE.[6] In 2011, Bryant began her mainstream musical career by signing a publishing deal with Universal Music Group, and releasing her debut extended play (EP) album Analog Girl X Digital World on June 7 that year under the Motown record label.[7]

In 2013, she was a co-songwriter on "Hands in the Air", a song by Miley Cyrus from her album Bangerz. In 2014, she co-wrote the "Booty" and "Girls" singles for Jennifer Lopez. In 2015, Asiahn Bryant worked with The Game and was featured on the latter's albums Compton and The Documentary 2.5, and was featured in the soundtrack for the 2015 film Straight Outta Compton. She contributed vocal performances on Ludaversal, an album by Ludacris.[12] In 2016, she worked on two Fox musical drama TV series, first collaborating with Ne-Yo as a co-writer on a soundtrack for the second season of Empire, then co-writing songs for Star the following year.[11]

In 2017, Bryant released her second EP Love Train produced by Cardiak. Both continued to work together on the sequel Love Train 2, which was released in 2019. On January 11, 2021, Bryant released The Interlude EP distributed by SinceThe80s and Motown, which featured guest appearances from Grandmaster Vic and Jordan Hawkins. Following the release of the EP, she debuted at on the Billboard Emerging Artists Spotlight.[13] On March 18, 2021, she released a live version of the EP with orchestral performances of each song.[14]

In April 2024, Bryant performed at the third annual Cultura Festival, at the The Royal American, a multi-day event which showcased Black artists, in the city of Charleston, South Carolina, along with other DJs and hip-hop and R&B music artists.[15]

In May 2025, Bryant released her third studio album, entitled "Free." She described it, to Vibe, as a world where "R&B meets liberation" with every note and lyric as a "step towards freedom—freedom from the past, freedom from unlearned lessons, and freedom to embrace love without restraint," describing it as not "just an album" but "an experience."[16]

Non-musical career

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From mid-2021, alongside her music, she was cast as and began providing vocal performances for Karma Grant in a Netflix animated musical series, Karma's World, created by Ludacris (who himself provides the voice of her dad in the series).[1][17][10][2] Both worked on a song which is featured on its official soundtrack album, whiles Asiahn alone worked on the rest of the entries of that album, including the theme song which has its own music video released on YouTube.[18] The Karma's World soundtrack album is currently the only album Asiahn features in, either as the lead or back-up, not released by either SinceThe80s or Motown.[4]

Personal life

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Bryant told the Grammy Awards, in June 2019, that she is a lesbian and that being a part of the LGBTQ+ community is important to her, adding she is "an advocate and a person in the music industry to represent for so many others who don't get that representation in the music industry," with her single about loving another woman, named "Like You", doing well on the radio. She also said that there should be "some more representation out there," but there are other "people who aren't represented."[19] In November 2020, in an interview, she described herself as a mix of "chocolate, melanated, Black Girl Magic, lesbian, nerd and anime aficionado" all in one.[20]

Vibe noted her official music video for her song "Fall Back," in November 2021, showcased the "nuances of Black queer romance," with a situationship, with Asiahn telling the magazine that the song's story is true, saying everyone has been "in a situation where we're trying to get to know someone casually" but people end up falling in love anyway.[21] The same year she told Billboard that her music is grounded in "positivity, self love, finding yourself, sexy, ethereal, soulful, healing, boss talk, and...girls that love girls."[13] On her official website, she describes herself as a lesbian, saying she wanted to "paint that picture of a woman" with her single NOLA.[22]

On January 29, 2024, Bryant announced that she was engaged to DJ Jay Shalé, after both had proposed to each other. They had previously met on social media in 2019 but did not make their first interaction as a couple until October 24, 2022, with Shalé saying she proposed because she "wanted Asiahn to know that she will always be handled with care and...was hoping she would be able to see the time and care I put into making sure that night was very special."[23] Shalé later described Bryant as her fiancee and celebrated the release of her single, "Wassup Wit It" in April 2025.[24]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Details
Love Train
  • Released: January 7, 2017[25]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
Love Train 2
Free

Extended plays

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Title Details
Analog Girl X Digital World
The Interlude
  • Released: January 11, 2021[28]
  • Label: SinceThe80s, Motown
  • Format: Digital download
The Interlude (Orchestral Performance)
  • Released: March 18, 2021[29]
  • Label: SinceThe80s, Motown
  • Format: Digital download
Asiahn: Celebrating Pride
  • Released: 2022[30]
  • Label: UMG Recordings
  • Format: Digital download

Soundtrack album

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Album Release date Other artist(s) Type Release format(s)
Karma's World (Official Soundtrack Album) October 15, 2021 Ramone Hilton, Ludacris (1 song each; as collaboration) Soundtrack album Digital download; Streaming music; Music download

Singles

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As lead artist

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Title Year Album
"Stranger"[31] 2017 Non-album single
"NOLA"[32] 2018 Love Train 2
"Like You"[33]
"Gucci Frames"[34] 2020 The Interlude
"Get Away"[35][36]
"OMW"[37] 2021 Non-album single
"Fall Back"[38] Non-album single
"We Can"[39] 2022 Non-album single
"What She Wants"[40] Non-album single
"When It Comes to You"[41] Non-album single
"DO BAD"[42] 2023 Free
"FEEL GOOD"[43]
"IJS"[44] 2024
"WASSUP WITH IT"[45] 2025

Guest appearances

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List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Earline's Son" 2011 Playboy Tre N/a
"Come With Me" 2012 Dolla Boy N/a
"Just Another Day" 2015 The Game Compton
"Gang Related" The Game The Documentary 2.5
"Invitation" 2017 K Camp K.I.S.S. 4
"All I Want" 2020 N/a A Motown Holiday

Writing discography

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List of non-performed songs as writer, showing performing artists, year released and album name
Title Year Artist Album
"God in the Building II" 2011 Killer Mike PL3DGE
"Hands in the Air" 2013 Miley Cyrus, Ludacris Bangerz
"My Baby" Ai, Lloyd Moriagaro
"Booty"[46] 2014 Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull A.K.A.
"Booty (Remix)" Jennifer Lopez, Iggy Azalea
"Girls"[47] Jennifer Lopez
"Girls (Remix)" Jennifer Lopez, Tyga
"Shine on Me" 2016 Jussie Smollett, Bre-Z Empire: Original Soundtrack Season 2 Volume 2
"Little Bird" 2017 Star Cast N/a
"Imagination" N/a

References

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  1. 1 2 3 Approved, Sammy (10 September 2021). "R&B Singer Asiahn Will Voice Karma In Ludacris' New Netflix Animated Series 'Karma's World' Coming This Fall". Global Grind. Archived from the original on September 10, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  2. 1 2 Jones, Monique (September 10, 2021). "'Karma's World': Netflix Animated Series From Ludacris Announces Asiahn As Star, Releases Music Video". Shadow and Act. Archived from the original on May 22, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  3. ↑ Jenkins, LoVetta (September 13, 2021). "Ludacris' "Karma's World" Taps R&B Singer Asiahn to Star in the Leading Role and Drops a New Video". The Chatty Passenger. Archived from the original on June 10, 2026. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  4. 1 2 "Soundtrack Album for Netflix's 'Karma's World' Released". Film Music Reporter. October 16, 2021. Archived from the original on February 15, 2026. Retrieved November 1, 2021 – via WordPress.com. Def Jam Recordings has released a soundtrack album for the Netflix animated musical series Karma's World.
  5. 1 2 Shaw, A.R. (27 July 2011). "Asia Bryant Discusses New EP, Being a Tease and Opening for Erykah Badu". Rolling Out. Archived from the original on January 26, 2025. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
  6. 1 2 "Asia Bryant Biography". UMusicPub. Universal Music Publishing Group. Archived from the original on May 6, 2017. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  7. 1 2 Ball, Valentino G. (April 26, 2011). "Asia Bryant is "Analog Girl" in a digital world". KillerBoomBox. Archived from the original on May 22, 2023. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
  8. ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (September 23, 2021). "Trailer: 'Karma's World' Brings a Positive Beat to Netflix". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on October 25, 2025. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  9. ↑ AudioMack Staff (February 10, 2021). "Asiahn Bridges the Gap Between R&B's Past & Future". DJBooth. Archived from the original on January 26, 2025. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  10. 1 2 "Ludacris' Show About Black Girlhood Hits Netflix For Its Second Season". The Root. March 12, 2022. Archived from the original on August 19, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026. The show follows the life of Karma, voiced by Asiahn Bryant, a middle school aged, gifted lyricist.
  11. 1 2 Kellman, Andy. "Asiahn Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Archived from the original on January 26, 2025. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  12. ↑ Lilah, Rose (April 28, 2021). "The Next Generation Of R&B". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on June 8, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  13. 1 2 Mamo, Heran (January 22, 2021). "Asiahn Brings 'Boss Talk & Big Vibes' to the Bedroom With 'The Interlude' EP: Emerging Artists Spotlight". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 19, 2022. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  14. ↑ Cho, Regina (March 18, 2021). "Asiahn shares orchestral performance of 'The Interlude'". Revolt. Archived from the original on March 19, 2021. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  15. ↑ Oyer, Kalyn (April 8, 2024). "Cultura Festival showcasing Black artists for third year in Charleston". The Post & Courier. Archived from the original on April 17, 2024. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Asiahn, Savannah Ré, Annie Tracy And More New R&B For Early Mornings". Vibe. May 16, 2025. Archived from the original on August 19, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  17. ↑ Asiahn Bryant [@ASIAHN] (September 10, 2021). "I'm soo proud to Announce that I am the voice of "KARMA" for the new @netflixfamily @netflix Series @KarmasWorldHQ ! Thank you @Ludacris and the entire team for allowing me to share my talents and live out a life long dream! Gonna go cry now 🥲😍" (Tweet). Archived from the original on May 22, 2023 – via Twitter.
  18. ↑ Aderoju, Arlene (September 13, 2021). "Ludacris' 'Karma's World' Theme Song: Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 17, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  19. ↑ Hertweck, Nate (June 19, 2019). "Asiahn Sings About Love, Vibes & Timing On "Like You" In This Special Pride Month Edition Of Press Play". Grammy Awards. Archived from the original on May 27, 2022. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  20. ↑ Ali, Jon (November 23, 2020). "Asiahn, industry pro, is a queer R&B star marking her own path". Yahoo! News. Archived from the original on November 24, 2020. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  21. ↑ Abraham, Mya (September 29, 2021). "Asiahn Sets Boundaries With Her Lover In New "Fall Back" Visual". Vibe. Archived from the original on August 19, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  22. ↑ Asiahn. "Bio". Asia Bryant. Archived from the original on August 19, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  23. ↑ Richards, Bailey; Vinson, Nathan (January 29, 2024). "Singer Asiahn Is Engaged to DJ Jay Shalé! 'Thankful That We Chose Each Other' (Exclusive)". People. Archived from the original on February 3, 2024. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  24. ↑ Shalé, Jay (April 28, 2025). "For This Moment: Asiahn's new single "Wassup Wit It 🖤"". Jay Shalé. Archived from the original on August 20, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  25. ↑ "Love Train by Asiahn". Tidal.
  26. ↑ "Love Train 2 by Asiahn". Tidal.
  27. ↑ "Free by Asiahn". Tidal.
  28. ↑ "The Interlude". Tidal.
  29. ↑ "The Interlude (Orchestral Performance)". Tidal.
  30. ↑ "Asiahn: Celebrating Pride". Tidal.
  31. ↑ "Stranger - Single". Tidal.
  32. ↑ "NOLA - Single". Tidal.
  33. ↑ "Like You - Single". Tidal.
  34. ↑ "Gucci Frames - Single". Tidal.
  35. ↑ "Get Away - Single". Tidal.
  36. ↑ "Get Away - Single (Acoustic)". Tidal.
  37. ↑ "OMW - Single". Tidal.
  38. ↑ "Fall Back". Tidal.
  39. ↑ "We Can". Tidal.
  40. ↑ "What She Wants". Tidal.
  41. ↑ "When It Comes to You - A COLORS SHOW". Tidal.
  42. ↑ "DO BAD". Tidal.
  43. ↑ "FEEL GOOD". Tidal.
  44. ↑ "IJS". Tidal.
  45. ↑ "WASSUP WITH IT". Tidal.
  46. ↑ Shehori, Steven (18 September 2014). "Here's J-Lo's Steamy New 'Booty' Video Feat. Iggy Azalea". ET Canada. Archived from the original on June 8, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
  47. ↑ "NEW MUSIC: JENNIFER LOPEZ & DJ MUSTARD – 'GIRLS'". Rap-Up. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
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