Esther Eden

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Esther Eden
Background information
Birth nameEsther Eden Fernandes
Born (1997-11-26) 26 November 1997 (age 26)
Goa, India
OriginDubai, United Arab Emirates
GenresPop, Dance music, Folk and Jazz
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active2014–present
LabelsUniversal Music
Websiteesthereden.com

Esther Eden Fernandes[1] is an Indian singer-songwriter based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[2][3] She rose to fame in 2014 when singer Jessie J invited her to perform at her concert at the Red Fest DXB. In 2016, as an independent artist she premiered her debut single "Phoenix".[4]

Personal life[edit]

Eden was born in Goa, India, and moved to the UAE when she was 7 months old and has lived there ever since.[5][2] She pursued BA in songwriting at BIMM, Berlin.[3]

Career[edit]

In 2014, British singer Jessie J visited Al Diyafah High School where Esther Eden was studying and watched Eden perform an original song. She then invited Eden to perform at her concert at the Red Fest DXB and within a few hours Eden was performing for a crowd of over 10,000 people.[6][5][7] Eden was invited to participate in the pilot series of "Inspired" created by White Cube Studios Abu Dhabi.[8] Eden was also invited to speak for a TedX event in Dubai, where she spoke about how music can help a student.[9]

Her music got the attention of the major music label Universal Music MENA and on 5 November 2015, Eden signed a recording contract with UMM.[10] Jessie J even tweeted to the young teen saying 'how proud she was'[11]

Eden went on to perform for the Red Fest DXB in February 2016 in her own strength as an independent artist and premiered her debut single "Phoenix" for a crowd of around 15,000 people, and alongside Fifth Harmony, LMFAO, Trey Songz and Adam Lambert. Phoenix was subsequently released in February 2016, produced by Joshua Williams.[2][12] She was part of the Red Bull Bass camp in Feb 2016.[13]

The song that Eden performed for Jessie J was released in May 2016 and was titled "Is this love" which hit the UK Music Week charts.[14] The music video was released in August 2016. This song was produced by White Cube Studios, Abu Dhabi.[4][15] Her next single 'Here we go' was released on 28 October 2016 which was a collaboration with Shaun Warner.[16] She went on to perform for the Beats on the Beach 2016, alongside Big Sean and Sean Paul.[16]

Eden has been nominated for an award in the "Young Achiever" category for the Emirates Woman 'Woman Of The Year' Awards 2016.[17][18]

She performed for Step Music Fest with other regional acts in April 2017.[19] Eden was named the Brand Ambassador for Sennheiser in the Middle East in March 2017.[20] Eden's next single 'Blue Case' was released in 2018.[21]

Discography[edit]

Singles[edit]

  • "Phoenix" (25 February 2016)[22]
  • "Is this love" (12 May 2016)
  • "Here we go" (28 October 2016)
  • "BitterSweet" Love" (30 June 2017)
  • "Blue Case" (2018)
  • "Calm before the Storm" (2019)
  • "My Own Way" (2019)
  • "Easy" (2019)

Album[edit]

  • Solitaire (18 November 2016)- Universal Music MENA
  • My Own Way (2020)- Universal Music MENA

References[edit]

  1. ^ "This girl is on fire". Navhind Times. 18 December 2015. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Garratt, Rob (19 March 2016). "Dubai teenager Esther Eden balances school with promising music career". The National. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Meet singer-songwriter, Esther Eden". Out and About Magazine. April 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  4. ^ a b Jalal, Maán. "Esther Eden's New Love". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  5. ^ a b "This girl is on fire". The Navhind Times. 18 December 2015.
  6. ^ "UAE-based musicians vie to join Ed Sheeran in concert". Al Arabiya. 5 February 2015.
  7. ^ Gouveia, Alexandria (12 November 2015). "Jessie J Helps Launch Local Teen's Career". Emirates Woman. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  8. ^ "White Cube UAE music". Time Out Abu Dhabi. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  9. ^ "Why is music important for students?". Ted.com. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  10. ^ Jalal, Maan. "Dubai-based Esther Eden scores recording contract with Universal Music". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  11. ^ "Jessie J is 'so proud' of Dubai teen singer Esther Eden's newfound success". Al Bawaba. 11 November 2015. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  12. ^ Hamad, Marwa (17 March 2016). "Soundbites: Esther Eden releases debut single". Gulf News. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  13. ^ "Dubai 2016 Bass Camp Participants". Red Bull Music Academy. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
  14. ^ "Universal Music artist Esther Eden hits U.K Music Week charts with 'Is This Love'". Weekly Music Express. 3 April 2017. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
  15. ^ "Dubai's sweet singer Esther Eden releases new single about love". Al Bawaba. 24 July 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  16. ^ a b "UAE teen star Esther Eden set to perform new material from studio album at Beats on the Beach". The National. 16 November 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  17. ^ "Esther Eden – Emirates Woman". Emirates Woman. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  18. ^ Dani, Arti (8 March 2017). "International Women's Day: The strength of a woman". Khaleej TImes.
  19. ^ Hamad, Marwa (2 April 2017). "Step Music in Dubai: meet the bands performing". Gulf News. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
  20. ^ "Eden named Sennheiser brand ambassador". Trade Arabia. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
  21. ^ "UAE star Esther Eden releases new single, 'Blue Case'". Arab News. 24 April 2018.
  22. ^ "Phoenix on the Rise". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 19 January 2018.

External links[edit]

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