LONDON, UK. February 29th, 2024 - Upcoming artist Sofia Gillani has announced her debut album 'Pieces of Me'. The album tells the story of her experiences and journey in the music industry, drawing inspiration from different parts of her life. Gillani's music style offers a raw listening experience by blending different genres of vocals and emphasizing the connection that music creates between listeners.
Sofia's music career began when she was only 9 years old, playing the lead role in the musical "Evita" and singing the iconic song "Don't Cry for Me Argentina". The musical was a huge commercial success, running at the Oliver Awards for 4 nights in a row. Sofia writes, produces, and directs her music independently, taking inspiration from ballad icons such as Sia, Adele, and Ariana Grande as she continues to perfect her craft.
Her first single, "Ain't a Game," has a self-directed, vibrant, and animated music video that has been entered into several film festivals for its originality and innovation. Sofia's father, Asif, has been a significant inspiration for her music career, assisting her in writing and recording her tracks.
Her first single, "Ain't a Game," has a self-directed, vibrant, and animated music video that has been entered into several film festivals for its originality and innovation. Sofia's father, Asif, has been a significant inspiration for her music career, assisting her in writing and recording her tracks.
Sofia Gillani, the dynamic London born singer/songwriter, has been captivating audiences since 2020 with her empowering music and visually striking videos. With an impressive collection of singles to her name, including the acclaimed 'Water Run Dry,' featured on BBC Introducing, Sofia's bold and invigorating pop sound is making waves worldwide. From Westfield London to Haslemere Fringe and Luton Pride, her live performances continue to leave a mark as she progresses. Sofia Gillani is undeniably the next bold pop sensation.
Sofia said: "Pieces of Me is exactly what it says it is an all-encompassing journey of me as an artist through 'pieces' - fragments of the human experience. As I progress through the tracks, you listen to progress in me as an artist. It's a variety of genres, these are different experiences collectively coming together with one sole purpose, to bring a safe space yet constantly challenge and evoke emotion.
"I believe that music is one of the deepest forms of connection there is. When you canʼt find the words, thereʼs music. I believe everyone has an experience, if not multiple, where music was the only thing they needed at a certain moment and this collection is a series of moments in mine - and because its so personal, it means a lot to me to release and share it.
"Music connects us, music is an identity, our musical tastes make us different. Itʼs so hugely personal yet universal. Pieces of me begins that connection to the world through my lens - and I thank all who have been with me on my journey, or who are just beginning to be."
Gillaniʼs debut, Pieces of Me is expected to release on March 18th and is produced by Bal Kumar of Frequency Records.