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Bio
Asa, known by her stage name, was born Bukola Elemide in Paris to Nigerian parents who relocated to Lagos when she was an infant. Her father, a cinematographer, gave her access to a record library of prominent musicians, which sparked her passion for music. Before beginning her music career, Asa relocated back to Paris as a young adult and had her big break when her self-titled debut album, "Asa-Asha," was released.
Discography
Albums8
V
V2022 • AlbumTracks: 10
Lucid
Lucid2019 • AlbumTracks: 14
Asa Live In Lagos
Asa Live In Lagos2017 • AlbumTracks: 20
Bed of Stone
Bed of Stone2014 • AlbumTracks: 14
The Captivator
The Captivator2014 • AlbumTracks: 13
Beautiful Imperfection
Beautiful Imperfection2011 • AlbumTracks: 14
Asa: Live in Paris
Asa: Live in Paris2009 • AlbumTracks: 12
Asa [Asha]
Asa [Asha]2007 • AlbumTracks: 10
Singles6
Little Darling
Little Darling2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Ocean
Ocean2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Mayana
Mayana2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Good Thing - Sarz Remix
Good Thing - Sarz Remix2019 • SingleTracks: 1
The Beginning
The Beginning2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Bimpe
Bimpe2011 • SingleTracks: 2
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