Zia Victoria
Zia Victoria (born 2005) is an American songwriter and musician from New York.[1] She signed with Warner Chappell Music at the age of 16 and wrote the anthem for Novak Djokovic Foundation at age 11.[2]
Career[edit]
At age 11, Zia Victoria performed on The Today Show, where she sang her original song, "Taking Flight."[3][4] In 2016, she wrote the Novak Djokovic Foundation Anthem, an original song titled, “Do It For Someone Else.”[2][5]
In 2021, at the age of 16, she signed with Warner Chappell Music.[6][1]
Zia graduated from the Los Angeles Academy for Artists & Music Production (LAAMP), a collaborative music program for artists, producers, and songwriters, co-founded by the production collective Stargate, known for working with the most influential artists of our time (Beyoncé, Cold Play, Jennifer Hudson, Katy Perry, Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Selena Gomez and more).[7]
While attending LAAMP, she worked on her debut EP, "05 BABY" with Stargate. During these sessions, Zia co-wrote and co-produced 16 songs, including her first single, "Everybody’s Gonna Die!".[7][8] Her works are featured on Spotify playlists like New Music Friday and Fresh Finds.[9][10]
In 2022, at age 17, Zia Victoria's cover of Seal’s song "Crazy" caught his attention, and Seal asked Zia to join him on stage for his 2023 summer shows in New York City and Los Angeles.[11][12][13] In 2023, at age 18, Zia Victoria joined Seal as the opening act for his fall 2023 Europe tour including performances across the UK and Paris.[14][15][16]
Philanthropy[edit]
Also, Zia Victoria supports the nonprofit organization Youth Performance Institute (YPI), which provides mentorship and development opportunities for young people from various backgrounds.[17][18]
In 2023, Zia Victoria released her rendition of one of Joni Mitchell's most acclaimed songs, ‘River,’ with a percentage of sales benefiting Jewel’s #NotAloneChallenge, a social media campaign which reminds people they're not alone and provides free mental health tools.[19][20]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Meet the rising young star who has captured audiences since touring with Seal". NBC Los Angeles. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ a b Shahi, S. (2023-06-10). ""Proud of you" - Novak Djokovic shows support as young singer, who wrote his anthem aged 10, makes it big". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ "Zia Victoria, 11, packs big music talent in pint-size frame". TODAY.com. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ "Zia Victoria, 11, packs big music talent in pint-size frame". NBC News. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ "The Heart Touching Story Behind Novak Djokovic Foundation's Anthem". EssentiallySports. 2019-12-31. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ "Zia Victoria". Wasserman. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ a b Fuller, Eric. "Rising Pop Star Zia Victoria Reaches For The Brass Ring". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ "Zia Victoria performs 'High School Wake' live on TODAY". TODAY.com. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ Pearis, Bill (2023-05-26). "Seal played Beacon Theatre with Trevor Horn & The Buggles (pics, review, setlist)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ "Seal enthralls at Beacon Theatre in New York City". 2023-05-25. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ julianruizgarrido (2023-05-28). "♫ ESPECTACULAR SHOW DE SEAL Y TREVOR HORN EN NUEVA YORK | PyD". www.plasticosydecibelios.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ "Seal shares special career update alongside beaming photos". HELLO!. 2023-08-16. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ "Seal: KCRW Guest DJ set | Morning Becomes Eclectic". KCRW. 2023-04-10. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ Staff, Radar (2023-08-21). "HOT PHOTOS!- Woody Harrelson Plays at Reserve Padel's Summer Exhibition Party with Casamigos in LA; Haley Lu Richardson Attends the 2nd Annual Soho House Awards in Brooklyn". RadarOnline. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ Phang, Jennifer (2023-09-18). "Hottest Celebrity Pics This Week Of Sept. 18 – Sept. 24: Emma Roberts & More". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ "Farm-to-Fork Festival singer Zia Victoria performs in KCRA 3 studio". Yahoo News. 2023-09-22. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ Staff, Radar (2023-10-03). "HOT PHOTOS!- Mariah Carey performs at 'Carbone Beach' Pop Up Event in Qatar, Leo Messi launches New Messi Kids Menu with Hard Rock International". RadarOnline. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ Staff, OK! (2023-10-17). "HOT PICS! - Cardi B Parties With Husband Offset at LIV Miami; Shaq Debuts 'Shaq's Fantasy Lab' in Las Vegas". OK Magazine. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ "How to Join the #NotAloneChallenge". Inspiring Children Foundation. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ Grant, Shawn (2023-12-12). "Zia Victoria Releases "River" Cover, Supports Jewel's #NotAloneChallenge - The Source". Retrieved 2023-12-20.