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<\/a><\/p>\nNamed as one of the best new emerging female singer-song writers of the year, ASHA is making waves with her debut single “We Can Do This”. With passions lying in street dance after previously being an ambitious dance teacher, ASHA exudes city hustle in her urban image that is ever-evident in her sound. Playing with a perfect balance of vulnerability and power, her new release chronicles the frustrations of personal relationships with an unguarded honesty. Wonderland<\/em> chats with ASHA on her inspirations, her bona fide lyrics and where she sees herself in the future.<\/p>\n What music artists inspire you the most?<\/b><\/p>\n Amy Winehouse was a massive musical influence for my writing when I was younger and I always loved her music. She seemed to touch me with her realness in the lyrics & when she sang I really connected with her. One of the first songs I ever wrote was actually about her – it was called “Amy in the Red Dress”.<\/p>\n How would you describe your music?<\/b><\/p>\n My music has a real old school feel with the soul in my voice and my influences being people like Jill Scott, Joss Stone, Amy etc.. But most of all my music is just real. Every track I write is about me, so you get to take little pieces of ASHA with you as you listen.<\/p>\n You used to be a street dance teacher. What made you transition into music?<\/b><\/p>\n To be honest dance has and always will be my first love. But at about 16 I became injured and so it meant that I had to leave dance behind unfortunately. But I can\u2019t think of a better second place runner up than writing songs and performing to audiences.<\/p>\n Will dancing play a key role in your performances and videos?<\/b><\/p>\n I cannot wait for the day that I\u2019m strutting round the O2 with backing dancers and full blown costumes busting a step bull change… So the answer is yes!<\/p>\n