Ahsan Watts
| Ahsan | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ahsan Watts |
| Born |
November 28, 1999 Newark, New Jersey U.S. |
| Genres | Soul, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Labels | [booty records]] |
| Website | Official website |
Ahsan Watts, known professionally as Ahsan is a teenage soul and R&B singer from Newark, New Jersey.
Ashan Watts gained initial attention when his cover of Smokey Robinson’s "Who's Lovin' You" went viral on YouTube and again after a second video featured a surprise appearance by Stevie Wonder that ended in a duet of "Ribbon in the Sky".[1][2] Ahsan credits classic soul and R&B artists like Wonder, Frankie Lymon, and Michael Jackson for inspiring him to join his grandfather the late Bishop L.C. Terry ,Sr's Fellowship of Holiness Church choir in Newark, NJ, when he was five. His godfather, Don Richardson, who had a contract with Def Jam Recordings as a kid, helped bring attention to his voice.[3][4]
He was signed by Interscope Records in 2012.[5] and did a cover of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", featuring Lucki Gurlz.[6] In November 2013, he released the single "Under", about his wish to not succumb to the streets of his native Newark.[4][7][8][9]
Among his live appearances are Arthur Ashe Kids' Day and at Stevie Wonder's 17th Annual House Full of Toys Benefit Concert in 2012.[10] He has performed in Newark as guest of Mayor Cory Booker.[11] and Newark mayoral candidate, Ras J. Baraka.[12] and Darlene Love at NJPAC.[13] In 2014, Ahsan is touring with Ashanti to Jackson Rancheria.[14]
References
- ↑ http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/05/02/ahsan-michael-jackson-5-cover-whos-lovin-you_n_1469977.html
- ↑ Francis, Alys (December 13, 2012). "Stevie Wonder crashes boy's recording session". News Nine MSN. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
- ↑ "Ahsan: We’re “Lovin’” This Soul Man". Kidzworld.
- 1 2 "Ashan Under". Hype Access. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
- ↑ "Ahsan Watts". EP Entertainment. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
- ↑ DeeKay (May 3, 2012). "Young Interscope artist Ahsan covers Jackson 5′s ‘Who’s Loving You’ [Video]". Soul Culture. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
- ↑ "Ahsan's Powerful New Music Video Depicts A Day In The Life On The Jersey Streets". Huffington Post. November 19, 2013. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
- ↑ "Ashan Watts; Under". TKB Report. December 22, 2013. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
- ↑ Simmons, Russell (November 19, 2013). "The Forgotten Ones by Russell Simmons". Global Grind. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
- ↑ Baltin, Steve (December 16, 2012). "Stevie Wonder Calls for Stronger Gun Laws During House Full of Toys Benefit". Rolling Stone Magazine. Retrieved 2014-03-27.
- ↑ Farrell, Tom (March 1, 2012). "Newark mayor Cory Booker delivered his sixth State of the City address at NJPAC. 3-1-12Newark mayor Cory Booker delivered his sixth State of the City address at NJPAC". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
- ↑ Giambuso, David (March 26, 2014). "Newark mayor's race: Baraka hosts star-studded birthday fundraiser". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
- ↑ "PLANET CHOCKO – art/music/movies/beyond". planetchocko.com.
- ↑ "Ashanti" (Press release). Jackson Rancheria. Retrieved 2014-03-26.