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Aṣa

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1

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8

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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

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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Record Label associated with Aṣa - past and current.

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