LYIA META

Lyia Meta is a Grammy ® balloted(1st)considered artist, an international multi award-winning singer and songwriter, and an exhibited visual artist. Born in Malaysia and currently based in the country’s capital city, Meta finds her greatest influences in rock and blues, yet she fearlessly defies genre barriers in every project she creates, consistently delivering a refreshing sound that speaks to listeners across generations worldwide. Meta’sinspiring passion for her craft and her phenomenal ability to effortlessly glide in and out of multiple genres, including metal and country, has led her to win remarkable acclaim around the globe. Upon the release of her debut EP “This is Lyia,” she immediately garnered stunning recognition, receiving six nominations and the award for Best Overall Female Act at the Voice Independent Music Awards (VIMA) in May 2016. Described as ""raw,"" ""organic"" and ""bold,"" the EPis a striking reflection of herroots in rock, blues, and pop and served as Meta’s springboard into the international circuit. Following the success of her debut offering, that same year, the enchanting songstress was nominated to the top 5 in the Best New Artist category at the AnugerahIndustri Awards (A.I.M), Malaysia’s equivalent of the Grammy ® awards.