From: sounni.ali@gmail.com   
      
   Further establishing herself as one of most exciting new artists on the   
   international pop scene, Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Ananya Birla has   
   dropped 'Blackout'.   
      
   The dynamic new track, released today via Universal Music Group and supported   
   by Island Records UK, sees Ananya join forces with two of Nigeria's biggest   
   artists, rap star Vector and electro fusion act WurlD, for a breezy blend of   
   pop and hip-hop. The DJ    
   Buddha (Pitbull, Jason Derulo, Shakira) - produced 'Blackout' layers Ananya's   
   slick vocals over an agile beat, before giving way to the Lagosian rap duo.   
      
   'Blackout', which Ananya co-wrote with Angela Hunte (Empire State of Mind), is   
   the first single from her highly-anticipated debut EP 'Fingerprint', out on   
   May 17th. The song is accompanied by an animated lyric video, available on   
   YouTube.   
      
   Speaking on the new single, Ananya explains, "'Blackout' is all about taking a   
   step back from the relentless pace of the modern world. It took me a while,   
   but I've realised that life isn't about racing to the finish line, it's about   
   savouring every step    
   of the journey.   
      
   "I had always wanted to incorporate rap and hip hop into one of my songs, and   
   it was awesome to work with Vector and WurlD on this. I'm a big believer that   
   music is the ultimate global language and collaborating with artists from all   
   over the world is a    
   big part of that."   
      
   On the collaboration, WurlD said, "Heard Ananya for the first time on the ruff   
   draft of 'Blackout' and I knew instantly she had something special. I'm   
   honoured to be a part of this great record"   
      
   Vector added, "The world needs more voices like ours and Ananya did amazing   
   with this record. it is a pleasure to have joined voices with her and WurlD on   
   this art piece."   
      
   Crafting pop anthems with a strong dose of fiery female empowerment, Ananya is   
   a truly unique talent. Since breaking onto the scene in late-2017, Ananya, who   
   was recently listed as one of GQ's Most Influential Young Indians, has already   
   racked up over    
   150 million streams and become the first homegrown artist singing in English   
   to ever gain Platinum status in India, a feat she went on to achieve with her   
   last five releases. She has also performed at some of Asia's biggest concerts   
   including Global    
   Citizen and Sunburn.   
      
   Website: http://www.ananyabirla.com/   
   Music: http://open.spotify.com/artist/7snhzmuew8iLEDxMIhOU1P   
      
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