Rising Star Award

RIKA

Rika

A new and fresh Pop sensation; our recipient this evening is the first female teen British Asian artist to be signed by Virgin EMI Universal Music Group. She became one of the very few artists of Indian heritage to sign for such a global international label at such a young age. She joins the likes of Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Shawn Mendes, Rihanna, Kanye West – household names that are signed with Virgin EMI.

In her rapidly ascending career her music has been championed by BBC Radio 1, as Best New Pop and Tune of The Weekend, for her released singles. BBC Asia Network has further promoted her work as the Future Sound of 2018.

This individual has been critically acclaimed from the likes of The Metro, Hunger Magazine and featured in the prestigious Wonderland Magazine. She has also landed features in Rolling Stones India and Vogue India as the next best pop act.

She has recently successfully completed an international tour performing to over 10,000 people, followed by an invitation to perform for a musical project on Queens official YouTube channel in celebration the release of the "Bohemian Rhapsody: Queen” Movie. She has just released her latest single, as she continues to cement her place as one of the freshest pop stars to keep your eye on. And now she takes home the award for Rising Star of 2019.

 

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