How's your Friday so far? Mine has been great so far. I really just want to thank God for blessing me with the good days that I've been experiencing so far. It just really calms me down and help me get through all these chaos with ease. It's just wonderful!
For today, I won't really blog much about my day or any other thing. I just want to give a special post for a special someone. Someone who's really dear to me, my friend and my sister, who's there for me when I needed help or advice no matter how far our distance may be. Here's to Eia. :)
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Hi! I'm Eia. I'm a singer-songwriter from the majestic country of Brunei, and I believe in chasing your dreams and never giving up. click on 'ABOUT' for more info :) ★ http://www.myspace.com/eiamusic - my first single, 'Hello World'! :)
Biography
It’s not everyday that you come across a national athlete who’s also an amazing singer-songwriter. Bubbly and outgoing, Maria Grace Koh – known as Eia – is a 19-year-old singer-songwriter from the majestic country of Brunei. Born on October the 25th 1992, she started singing, dancing and playing the piano from the age of four. Since then she has performed in a wide variety of concerts and charity events, including a Showcase fronting her High School Orchestra for a visit from the British Royal Family!
One of Eia’s early dreams was to become an Olympic Athlete… Due to hard work, a unique talent and strong determination, she was honored to be a selected athlete to represent her country for Swimming at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. However, due to unfortunate events, the team did not proceed on and her dreams were crushed. Devastated, Eia turned to music – channeling her heartbreak and emotions into lyrics and melodies… And this is how her first song, “Hello World” was born.
Shortly after this, Eia discovered a passion for song writing – she started to write more and more music – innocent and emotionally very raw, the music portrays a young girl’s perspective on life, love, hopes and dreams. Her music has been likened to that of Sara Barielles and Taylor Swift, with a touch of Christina Perri and maybe even some traits of Adele – who have all influenced Eia alongside Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys and Michael Jackson. Most of her songs are born from the piano, so they naturally have a soothing and ballad-y feel to them.
Her vision has always been, and always will be, ‘to touch the hearts of people around the world with her music’. Writing is very much a therapeutic and healing process for herself, but Eia’s message is quickly reaching out to others who may be going through tough times, too – just knowing they’re not alone can make a huge difference.
Eia continues to grow and develop as an artist at LASALLE College of the Arts in Singapore, where she met one of her amazing Producers, Joseph Curiale – who has worked with legends such as Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Santana, and Quincy Jones. This led her to recording some of her songs at the prestigious Karma Sound Studios, where she then met renown Producer, Artist Manager, and most recently the General Manager and Senior Vice President of the International Division of Sony BMG Masterworks, Chris Craker, with whom she is currently working on developing her music career.
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The above is taken from Eia's Facebook Fan Page. So be sure to go check out her Facebook Page if you haven't done so. Go "LIKE" her Fan Page. Also, just share Eia's page on your Facebook too. Let your family and friends know about this new, up and rising singer.
Go to her MySpace Fan Page to get a sneak preview of her FIRST SINGLE, Hello World. I think it's a really nice song for the lyrics is very meaningful + Eia has an AMAZING voice!
I think that she's really great! She has worked so hard to be where she is today. She deserve it! Her FULL SINGLE is going to be out on iTunes soon, so be sure to buy the song on iTunes and support her. :D
Eia
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Hannah
