Fresh off her first Grammy nomination, Ayra Starr sits down with Billboard’s Rania Aniftos to discuss her breakthrough career and what’s in store for 2024.
Validation for African Music: Ayra Starr on Grammy Nomination:
“It’s been a long time coming,” says Ayra Starr of her Grammy nomination for Best African Music Performance at the 2024 ceremony.
She reflects on the global impact of Afrobeats and the validation it brings to the genre. “African music has been it and has been popping for such a long time.
Afrobeats has been taking over the world. I feel this is very validating for everyone who puts effort into this.”
Emotional New Single: The Story Behind “Commas:”
Ayra Starr recently released her emotional new single “Commas,” which she describes as a song that aims to make listeners transcend.
“My voice always had that thing that would make people feel no matter what I’m singing. I was like, ‘You know what? I want people to feel this song.'”
She shares insights into the songwriting process and the multiple versions created to capture her desired essence.
Upcoming Album: A New Era for Ayra Starr:
“Commas” will be featured on Ayra Starr’s upcoming album, which she describes as showcasing a new, more evolved, and feminine side of her.
“The Ayra Starr I want to introduce is excellent, sonically amazing. This album is unique because I’ve been evolving sonically,” she says, hinting at a fresh musical direction for her fans to anticipate.
