Kaya Stewart

Kaya Stewart (born February 28, 2000) is an English-American singer and songwriter, most notable for her single "In Love with a Boy". She is the daughter of the musician David A. Stewart.[1]

Kaya Stewart
Background information
Born (2000-02-28) February 28, 2000
London, England
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
Years active2015–present
Labels
Associated acts
Websitewww.kayastewart.com

Early life

Kaya Stewart was born in London, England, but was raised in Los Angeles, California, with her half-brothers, Sam and Django. She also has a sister Indya. Her mother is the Dutch photographer Anoushka Fisz and her father is the songwriter-producer-musician David A. Stewart, notably of the 1980s band Eurythmics.

Growing up in a musical family, Stewart constantly performed for her family and friends. She has said that she is greatly inspired by her father's friend Annie Lennox. Lennox was a former partner in Eurythmics and mentored Kaya.[2]

Music career

Stewart's popularity has grown because of her first single, "In Love with a Boy", from her first album for Warner Bros. Records which was released July 10, 2015. The song set a record for being added to a total of 85 pop stations at launch, the most ever for a new artist.[3] In August 2016, she released her album, Kaya Stewart.[4]

Discography

Albums
  • Kaya Stewart (2016)

Singles
Title Album details
In Love with a Boy

References
  1. Lipshutz, Jason (July 8, 2015). "Kaya Stewart's 'In Love With A Boy': Dave Stewart's Daughter Reflects on Middle School Romance". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
  2. Stewart, Dave. "Kaya", Dave Stewart Entertainment, 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  3. Cantor, Brian. "Kaya Stewart's In Love With a Boy Erupts as Pop Radio's Most Added Song", Headline Planet, 16 June 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  4. Collar, Matt. "Kaya Stewart - Kaya Stewart =w". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
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