Versatility in style whilst maintaining consistency in standards is just one of the many things that distinguishes the talent that is BASHIYRA. Soulful, mesmerising and smooth are just a few of the words that describe her inimitable voice.
A singer, songwriter, producer, arranger and vocal coach she performs internationally and has passport stamps from all continents. With an eclectic repertoire that has spanned neo-soul, jazz, funk, dance, and reggae. BASHIYRA has an ability to captivate, move and entertain diverse audiences. The greatest example of this capability was her rousing performance at The Opening Ceremony of The London 2012 Paralympic Games.
The multi-award winner leapt in spring 2013 by setting a new World Record – BASHIYRA who currently holds 22 distinctions in music awards, also became the first Independent Music Artist to achieve 4 concurrent positions in one chart. The consecutive releases, I Won’t Worry, You Haven’t Seen Nothing Yet, The You In Me, and Don’t Get In My Face, all charted in The Top 50 RnB Charts DPP (USA). Whilst the heavy-hitter, I Won’t Worry, simultaneously held the #1 position on The Urban/RnB/Crossover Top 40 Breakouts Chart (USA), and the Number 30 position on The Sweet Rhythms Chart (UK), having previously peaked there at #2. In addition BASHIYRA made cultural, national and international history on July 24th 2016 becoming the first ever crowned Ms Natural Hair UK. A natural hair and beauty pageant officially launched in Nov 2015 at The Houses of Parliament, London, UK.
This most notable, worthy music world record holder and multiple award winning vocalist will be joined on stage at PizzaExpress Live for an intimate musical affair by piano virtuoso, Sharhiym Maalik, who possesses an outstanding ability in both his compositions and the playing of his musical instrument. A sought after pianist this dynamic coupling of voice and piano will magically encapsulate audiences via their original and selected reworked cover songs ensuring a brilliance of timeless musical soundscape.
The release of BASHIYRA's sophomore album is sure to deliver more chart-climbers and accolades, produced by Herb Middleton whose production discography includes Teddy Pendergrass, Mary J Blige, Phyllis Hyman, and Usher. Remix credits also extend to USA Peter Moore (LA Reid) and BASHIYRA writes with Crystal Johnson (who has written for Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, Anthony Hamilton and Angie Stone) and Richard Rudolph who co-wrote the Minnie Riperton classic 'Lovin' You'.
