Alessia Cara
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Alessia Cara is a Canadian singer and songwriter born in 1996. She gained initial recognition by sharing acoustic covers on YouTube starting at age 13, including renditions of popular songs. In 2014, she signed with EP Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings. Her debut single "Here," released in 2015, achieved significant commercial success, reaching number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 19 on the Canadian Hot 100. Known for her work across pop, soul, R&B, and alternative genres, Cara has established herself as a distinctive voice in contemporary music through her songwriting and vocal talent.
