Aliyah’s Interlude is gaining a huge following for her authentic, vulnerable music—without a record out yet. Twenty-one-year-old Aliyah Bah is crafting her own brand of pop stardom through music which tackles meaningful themes like overcoming self-hate and harassment as a dark-skinned, pansexual woman from Atlanta. Her debut EP for RCA Records is almost done, getting ready to show her unique voice as a Black woman in the fashion and alternative music industry. Aliyah has already received praise from industry peers like Azealia Banks, SZA, and Charli XCX—who she even opened for on tour recently. As her major-label debut approaches, Aliyah’s now 2.9M TikTok followers admire the harmony she’s struck between her career, creative endeavors, and personal life. This balance has enabled her to evolve as both an artist and person, while remaining true to herself—something Gen Z take pride in. (Vulture)
📊 YPulse data: 68% of 13-39-year-olds agree, “Most of the new music I hear these days is on social media”
