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An-Ya "Candy Shop"
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The greatest treasures can sometimes be found in unexpected places. For An-Ya, the fresh new Pop/R & B international sensation, her story began in Vladivostok, a quiet Russian village near the Pacific Ocean. An-Ya's exceptional musical talent was revealed as soon as her father bought her first tape recorder. "I'd wander around our apartment singing into the mic. Something sparked inside and I devoted myself to making music." An-Ya is also a self-taught guitarist, and learned English by harmonizing along to the tunes of Britney Spears and Spice Girls.
At age 18, An-Ya beat out hundreds of talented girls to become one third of Yes!, a smash-hit Russian pop group. The video for the trio hit and "I Imagined It" aired to great acclaim on Russian MTV and their CD, Best Songs of the Radio earned multiple awards in Europe. One of the contest's judges, Oleg Shmelev, approached her about going solo. She and Oleg began collaborating, and after establishing herself as a legitimate rising star in Europe, An-Ya knew it was time to come to the US. Singing to one of the songs she'd recorded in Russia, An-Ya auditioned for Joe Simpson, Ashlee and Jessica Simpson's father/manger. "I guess he liked me," An-Ya laughs. With that, the treasure once buried in Vladivostok is on her way to being discovered by the entire world in her first US record deal with Papa Joe Records. She's conquered Russia, and now with the backing of Papa Joe records she is on her way to conquer the hearts of North America!
Her self-titled debut album, AN-YA, is a mix of emotional ballads and hot club dance mixes, including her chart topping first single "Nightlife" featuring rapper David Banner. Bumping with an irresistible groove pushed along by An-Ya's soaring vocals, "Nightlife" is about dancing till the break of dawn and is tailor made for the preeminent clubs. "The first time I heard 'Nightlife' I knew it was the one," An-Ya says, "and to have David on the track was unbelievable because I'm such a fan." Her project boasts production from heavy hitters like Teddy Riley (Michael Jackson, Guy) Timbaland associate, Jerome Spence and American Idol's top dawg, Randy Jackson.
Reflecting on her meteoric rise, An-Ya feels she's already grown as an artist and as a person, and is eager to see what happens next. "When I was a little girl, An-Ya reminises, "I'd see the people that I'm now working with on TV and it's actually my reality. I still can't believe that this is my life now. It's really amazing."
Like the true star she is, An-Ya now resides in Los Angeles, CA. When she's not watching her hit single "Nightlife" climb the billboard charts, she spends time in the studio adding her favorite artists to her play list, such as: Lil Wayne, Britney Spears, Beyonce and Lady GaGa. An-Ya is performing at hot clubs in Los Angeles and New York, building the buzz around her amazing vocals and out of this world dance moves.