Kaya Stewart (born 28 February 2000) is an English-Dutch singer and songwriter. She is the daughter of the musician Dave Stewart. She released a single "In Love with" in 2015.
Early life Kaya Stewart was born in London, 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 Dave 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.Stewart, Dave. "Kaya", Dave Stewart Entertainment, 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
Music career Her first single, "In Love with a Boy", from her first album for Warner Bros. Records was released 10 July 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.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. In August 2016, she released her album, Kaya Stewart.
Stewart and Jamie Lidell formed a pop project L.I.Y.A. and debuted a video for their first electro-soul-pop track "California" in August 2018.
In 2023, Kaya appeared on the 21st season of American Idol, withdrawing from the Hollywood round due to illness.
Discography Studio albums Kaya Stewart (2016)
Extended plays Miss Kaya (2021)
Singles Title Album details In Love with a Boy Release date: 17 June 2015 Label: Warner Bros. Formats: digital download
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