BIO.and so she sings!

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2 BIO.and so she sings! A native of Washington DC ATIYA ASKIA an original sensation. Her passion and her unique vocal ability memorize and inspire the heart and soul of all under the sound of her voice. Askia revealed her singing aspirations at the tender age of three (3). Growing up under spiritual teaching and musically gifted family exposed and influenced Askia to desire this walk with CHRIST. As an accomplished singer, songwriter, and worship leader, Askia has written and produced her first three-track EP titled, Hear Our Cry that has been selling briskly on all digital media outlets. In May 2017, Hear Our Cry debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot Singles Chart. I m really excited about where God is taking this project, Askia told UGOSPEL.com. I m overwhelmed by the support of my church, my friends, and my family and beyond for the support of this new chapter in my life. Askia has traveled nationally and internationally; singing and telling the good news of Jesus Christ. Among her many accomplishments, she has shared musical moments with talents such as her Godmother, the legendary Myrna Summers, Grammy Award Winner, Patti Austin, for the Over My Shoulder Foundation, toured Sweden with the play Keep the Dream Alive, A Gospel Story, held lead role Mary in the play The Uncut Coming of Christ, written & directed by Joshua Jenkins & Stellar Award Winner, Anthony Brown, accompanied Stellar Award Winner JJ Hairston & YP, Stellar Nominee Charles Butler & Trinity, won Female Solo Artist Award with Unsigned Only, and became the New Artist Showcase Winner for the Byron Cage Gospel Festival, just to name a few. Askia is presently a member of the Grammy Award Winning recording group, Kurt Carr and The Kurt Carr Singers. Askia also serves as a lead soloist, worship leader, and directress at Reid Temple AME in Glenn Dale, MD, where Dr. Lee P. Washington is her Pastor. Singing is more than a career choice; it is her ministry and her gift back to God!! Askia has a deep desire to continue to embark on the things of Christ. Her service is to give God Glory as she inspires men and women from all walks of life to experience the peace of God!!! THIS DYNAMIC RISING STAR IS MAKING THINGS HAPPEN QUICK, FAST AND IN A HURRY. UGOSPEL.COM

3 FACT SHEET CONTACT: Beverly Askia (Media/Management) Phone: AT-A-GLANCE: Name: Tiya Askia Role(s): Gospel Recording Artist, Songwriter, Producer, Directress Facts: EP, Hear Our Cry, #1 Billboard Hot Singles Chart, May 2017 New Artist Showcase Winner, Byron Cage Gospel Fest, 2016 Honorable Mention Award Winner Unsigned, 2015 Toured Sweden with the Keep the Dream Alive A Gospel Story stage play, 2015 Website: Social Networks: Facebook: /tiya.askia

4 MUSIC Click here to listen (

5 IN THE PRESS Kurt Carr "Millennial female vocalist winner"

6 DYNAMIC NEW ARTIST TIYA ASKIA LANDS # 1 DEBUT ON THE BILLBOARD HOT SINGLES CHART WITH HER THREE-TRACK DIGITAL EP, "HEAR OUR CRY" NEW SINGLE, "THAT NAME" NOW IMPACTING RADIO Washington, DC - The dynamic rising star, Tiya Askia, is making things happen quick, fast and in a hurry. The Washington, D.C. - based singer's new three-track digital EP, "Hear Our Cry," has been selling briskly off of word of mouth excitement and, as a result, it hasdebuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot Singles sales chart. "I'm really excited about where God is taking this project and my ministry at this point in life," says Askia. "I'm overwhelmed by the support of my church, my friends, and my family in the DC area and beyond for their support of this new chapter in my life." This three-track EP is a dream album for worship leaders everywhere. The title track, "Hear Our Cry," sets the tone for the project and channels Askia's heart and worship style. "Defender," takes the worship to another level with a neo-soul flavored song about perseverance and divine faith. The melodic radio single, "That Name," is currently impacting radio and it showcases Askia's sweet, high-pitched croon. Although, she's young, Askia has accomplished much in her burgeoning career as an artist. Recently, she toured Sweden with the play, "Keep the Dream Alive - A Gospel Story." In 2015, she was awarded the Honorable Mention Award in the UNSIGNED ONLY music competition, and was chosen winner for the 2016 Byron Cage Gospel Festival. She is also a member of Stella Award Nominated group Charles Butler & Trinity. Askia is scheduled to tour the country this summer to promote "Hear Our Cry" as she prepares for her first live recording which is expected to take place in the near future. For more information about Tiya Askia, visit ( (

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