Amira Unplugged
Amira Unplugged | |
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| Born | Amira Daugherty Stone Mountain, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
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| Followers | 127K |
| Likes | 1.7M |
Last updated: July 17, 2023 | |
Amira Daugherty, known by her artist name Amira Unplugged, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and producer.[1] Known for her genre bending style, Amira combines elements of country-westen, soul, hip-hop, rock, and orchestral music.
Early life and education
[edit]Daugherty was born in Stone Mountain, Georgia, where she grew up in a musical household.[2][3] Her parents encouraged her to join band and orchestra in school, where she played the clarinet and violin.[2]
Daugherty earned an associate degree in criminal justice from Georgia State University at age 18.[3] In 2019 she graduated with a B.A. in political science from Agnes Scott College, where she became the first Muslim president of the college's Student Government Association.[3][4] She initially intended to attend law school after graduating from Agnes Scott, but withdrew her application after the COVID-19 pandemic began.[2][3]
Musical career
[edit]Daugherty began to post videos of her singing to TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube during the COVID-19 pandemic.[2][3] She used ASL in her videos, to better connect with deaf viewers.[5][6] Due to the online response, she was invited to audition for American Idol, where she performed Stand Up by Cynthia Erivo and a spoken word piece called "Anxiety Eviction". However, despite receiving three yeses from the judges, her audition was not broadcast on the show.[2][7] She was also invited to participate in MTV's Becoming A Popstar, which she ultimately placed second in.[2]
In October 2022 Daugherty took part in Pepsi's Music Lab.[8][9] She released her first official single, "Work Till The Mornin'", the following month. Her second single, "Help Me Help You Out," released on February 3, 2023.
Personal life
[edit]She is also part of the Deaf community, being completely deaf in her left ear.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Dupree, Jessica L. (2022-04-22). "How 'Becoming a Pop Star' Contestant and Recording Artist Amira Unplugged is Using Her Music to Heal the World". Sheen Magazine. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
- ^ a b c d e f g Wells, Veronica (20 May 2022). "Amira Unplugged Proves You Can Be Yourself And Win". Essence. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
- ^ a b c d e "Meet Amira Daugherty: Amira Unplugged (Amira Daugherty) | Singer, Rapper, Spoken Word Artist". SHOUTOUT ATLANTA. 2021-04-06. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
- ^ "Action, Speaks". Agnes Scott College website. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
- ^ Alexander, Brenda. "Amira Unplugged On How Being A Muslim Creative Helped Shape Her Experience On MTV's 'Becoming A Popstar'". Shadow and Act. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
- ^ "Top 3 finalist Amira Unplugged from 'Becoming a Popstar'". Los Angeles Sentinel. 2022-05-16. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
- ^ Dahir, Ikran (20 April 2021). "This Muslim "American Idol" Contestant Is Disappointed Her Historic Audition Didn't Air". BuzzFeed News. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
- ^ Corrine, Amber (2022-10-20). "Pepsi Announces Music Lab Bootcamp For Next-Gen Music Artists". VIBE.com. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
- ^ Bowenbank, Starr (2022-10-31). "A Look Inside Pepsi Music Lab's Partnership With UnitedMasters: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
External links
[edit]- 1990s births
- Living people
- 21st-century African-American singers
- 21st-century African-American women singers
- 21st-century American women singers
- 21st-century American rappers
- 21st-century Muslims
- African-American Muslims
- Agnes Scott College alumni
- American spoken word artists
- American deaf people
- American TikTokers
- 21st-century American women rappers
- Deaf musicians
- People from Stone Mountain, Georgia
- Rappers from Georgia (U.S. state)
- Singers from Georgia (U.S. state)
- American musicians with disabilities
- Muslims from Georgia (U.S. state)