LAYA

Pop/Soul/R&B Singer-Songwriter | @weareakashik

[LAYA @itslayaland]

Growing up, music was my escape and rebellion. Pop music, in particular, has been my sweet remedy. This song is my anthem; blending my Carnatic roots, Konnokol rhythms, and Tamil influences with pop sensibilities! "Pop Melody" is my official submission for JBL Music Academy 2025.

[LAYA @itslayaland]

A new chapter in Laya Land. Wherever this path leads, I intend to embrace it fully and give it my all. This means a lot to me, and I’m ready to make the most of it. Someone once told me, "Success is when opportunity meets preparation." I’m hella prepared. Let’s go!! 🌻💫

[LAYA @itslayaland]

From growing up in an often-oppressive community to becoming the free spirit I am today, my journey has shaped my songwriting, singing, and me. Writing has always been how I work through my emotions. And now, I get to grow through this wonderful opportunity! 🌻✨ #JBLMusicAcademy

[LAYA @itslayaland]

Thrilled to have been shortlisted for JBL Music Academy 2025. ✨ Beyond excited to take this journey! #JBLMusicAcademy

[AKASHIK @weareakashik]

Proud to share that @itslayaland, singer-songwriter & core artist under our wing, has been officially shortlisted for the JBL Music Academy 2025 — a global platform hosted by @martingarrix with mentorship from Grammy-winning legend @arrahman.

[LAYA @itslayaland]

Thank you for being the wind beneath my wings!

[AKASHIK @weareakashik]

Major milestone alert! AKASHIK is proud to share that our very own Laya (@itslayaland) has been shortlisted for the JBL Music Academy 2025! 🚀 She is the only English-Tamil vocalist in the selection of global music creators, with her unique blend of Pop, Soul, and R&B.

[LAYA @itslayaland]

📯 Get ready!

[AKASHIK @weareakashik]

An EPIC Orchestral version of the iconic Villupaattu is on the way! 📯

#akashik #ladykash #villupaattu #orchestra #classicalhiphop #indianhiphop #rap #femalerapper #music #classical #hiphop #artist #rapper #newmusic #newrelease #hiphopculture #hiphopmusic #hiphopnews

[LAYA @itslayaland]

New music on the way! 🌻

[AKASHIK @weareakashik]

Up next! 🔊 A bilingual afro-pop single by Chennai-born singer-songwriter Laya and American music producer PoetEd is the 2nd release of the year. 🎶 "Puttu Mama" releasing in June! 🌻

#akashik #laya #puttumama #afropop #pop #rnb #afropopmusic #popmusic #rnbmusic #music #newmusic

[AKASHIK @weareakashik]

We are getting ready to announce the next release!

[LAYA @itslayaland]

I am humbled to hear that! You are my number one supporter! Thank you love ❤️

[LADY KΛSH ॐ • Hip Hop Artist @ladykashonline]

I'm supposed to be checking the lyric sheet of @layakashonline x @poeted's next song. But the premix is so good, I keep getting carried away and forgetting to do just that. 😶 Playing it for the 9th time now, trying to sit still and listen to the words! 😩 Sit your butt, LK. 😂

[LAYA @itslayaland]

One of my inspirations for the last few years has been India Arie. Listening to her has helped me hone my writing skills. In terms of singing, I can only hope I will sound as good and scintillating one day. I am working on that.

#artist #indiaarie #motivation #inspiration #music

[LAYA @itslayaland]

Making music at night hits very differently than in the day. It's an emotion. 💁

[LAYA @itslayaland]

I have a chronic migraine. So, I feel you. My phone is always in dark mode and our home is always dimly lit. I love the darkness.

[PoetED - Producer | Pianist | Educator @PoetED]

Don't know if this has any meaning, but anytime I'm on my computer or phone i like to have the settings in "Dark Mode". Every desktop, website, app, etc. Maybe it's from years of working in recording studios with dim lights. 😬 #YupYup

[LAYA @itslayaland]

Yaaaaasssssd

[LADY KΛSH ॐ • Hip Hop Artist @ladykashonline]

@layakashonline @PoetED Let's do it.🤘

[LAYA @itslayaland]

You bet 💁💃🏿

[PoetED - Producer | Pianist | Educator @PoetED]

Dooooope! 🔥 Looking forward to hearing out this song turns out 💪🏾 #YupYup

[LAYA @itslayaland]

I think we should 😆

[AKASHIK @weareakashik]

Should we drop this version of "Ithu Kaadhala" by Laya? Are we..? 😉 @layakashonline

#akashik #laya #ithukaadhala #90s #90skids #90ssongs #tamilsongs #yuvan #tamil #artist #reels #reelitfeelit #remix #songs #cover #independentartist #indie #artistlife #singersongwriter #singer

[LAYA @itslayaland]

@PoetED Just listened to the 2nd version you have sent! Oh my god! You nailed it! We got it, this is it! It sounds exactly like I wished for it too! Thank you 💛 Can't wait to record now. Tonight 💃🏿 @ladykashonline Yes? Please?

[LAYA @itslayaland]

At this point, even my stress is stressed out.
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[LAYA @itslayaland]

Is an orange called an orange because of the color or is the orange color called orange because of the fruit being that color? Questions questions questions. 💁

[LAYA @itslayaland]

@PoetED I wish. In such an unpredictable scenario like ours, want to make sure we get one when we have our studio set up completely and are stable enough. @ladykashonline Please ❤️

[LAYA @itslayaland]

I want a dog.