Lydia Habtemariam, known professionally as Chxrry and previously Chxrry22, is a Canadian singer and songwriter. The first woman signed to The Weeknd's XO record label; she released her debut EP, The Other Side, in September 2022 and her debut album, U, Me & My Ego, in May 2026.
Early life Lydia Habtemariam was born and raised in Scarborough, Ontario to Ethiopian immigrants. Habtemariam grew up singing at home, in church and at gatherings while parents both sang in a choir. She briefly attended York University but did not graduate.
Career Habtemariam moved to Atlanta in 2017 to pursue her music career. In 2018, a cover of "Work" by Rihanna by Habtemariam went viral on Instagram, leading to ⁸attention from record labels. She recorded her first song, "My Love", shortly after. She released her debut EP, The Other Side, in September 2022. Her EP Siren released on October 27, 2023, featuring appearances from Vory and Offset. In 2024, she supported the Oceania leg of the Weeknd's After Hours til Dawn Tour and Mariah the Scientist's To Be Eaten Alive Tour. She featured on the Weeknd song "Reflections Laughing", and in the music video for "Cry for Me" from his January 2025 album Hurry Up Tomorrow. She supported the 2025 North American leg for Flo's Access All Areas Tour. and the 2026 European leg for Mariah the Scientist's Hearts Sold Separately Tour. On May 29, 2026, she released her debut album, U, Me & My Ego. It features appearances from Mariah the Scientist and Cash Cobain. She embarked on The Ego Tour, her debut solo headlining tour, in support of the album in August and September 2026 in North America and Europe; it sold out. She rose to promince after shading Grammy award winning Tyla on X in 2025. She was seen shading Taylor Swift in hopes to reach 1 million montly listeners.
Artistry Habtemariam's music is primarily R&B and pop. She has cited Amerie, Rihanna, and Beyoncé as influences on her music.
Discography
Studio albums TitleDetailsU, Me & My Ego Released: May 29, 2026 Label: XO, Republic Format: streaming, digital download
Extended Plays TitleDetailsThe Other Side Released: September 28, 2022 Label: XO, Republic Format: streaming, digital downloadSiren Released: October 27, 2023 Label: XO, Republic Format: streaming, digital download
Singles TitleYearAlbum"The Falls"2022The Other Side"Call Me""Sacrifice""Wasteland"The Other Side"Worlds Away"2023"More"Siren"Never Had This""Poppin Out (Mistakes)"2024 rowspan="2" "Just Like Me""Main Character"2025U, Me & My Ego"Groupie""Hall of Fame"2026"Bottles & Lights"
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