October 4, 2024 – Today, the gold-selling Netherlands-born LA-based Iraqi-Syrian artist Wafia announces her debut album Promised Land, out January 17th. The album was executive produced by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Sabrina Claudio. Along with the announcement comes “Say It To The Moon,” the latest single following “Crystal Ball,” “House Down,” and “Background.”
Wafia stands out in pop music for her deep understanding of the human experience, shaped by her Arab and queer identity. She gained attention in 2015 with a viral cover of Mario's "Let Me Love You" and her track "Heartburn," which Pharrell Williams featured on his Beats1 show. Endorsements from Jaden Smith and Kylie Jenner further boosted her rise. Her 2020 EP "Good Things" was praised by NPR as the "perfect pandemic soundtrack." Now signed to Nettwerk Music Group, with nearly two million global listeners, Wafia’s career continues to ascend with her forthcoming album, Promised Land.
Promised Land is a reflection of Wafia's journey through displacement, survival, and the search for home. The album weaves themes of resilience and hope, drawing from her experiences as a queer Arab woman. Guided by her mother’s belief that "everything is already written," it offers peace and acceptance amid life's uncertainties, inviting listeners to find solace in her deeply personal yet relatable storytelling.
The sense of wonder that underscores much of Promised Land is undeniable. “I couldn’t imagine making the album any other way,” says Wafia, who worked with executive producer Sabrina Claudio.
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