Moxie Raia
| Moxie Raia | |
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| Born | Red Bank, New Jersey, United States |
| Genres | R&B, hip hop, pop |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Capitol, Brain House, Scooter Braun |
| Associated acts | Justin Bieber, Pusha T, Post Malone |
| Website | http://www.yomoxie.com/ |
Laura Raia, professionally known as Moxie Raia, is a New Jersey-based American singer-songwriter.[1] Her first mixtape 931 featuring artists like Pusha T, Wyclef Jean and Post Malone was released in March 2016.[2][3] The second single from the mixtape, "On My Mind" featuring T, reached #42 on Spotify's Viral 50 tracks in March 2016.[4]
In March 2016, she was named as an opening act for the North American leg of Justin Bieber's Purpose World Tour.[5][6][7]
Early life
Raia began her career as a professional dancer and songwriter before she was a teenager. At the age of 13, she moved to New York City and enrolled in the Professional Children's School. After studying jazz at the Columbia University, Raia moved to Los Angeles and signed up with Capitol Records for a cover of Big Sean's "Beware."
Career
Shortly after signing up with Capitol, Raia released her first single, "Buffalo Bill."[1]
References
- 1 2 "Moxie Raia on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
- ↑ Taylor Weatherby (2016-03-09). "Who Is Moxie Raia? — 5 Things To Know About Justin Bieber’s Opening Act". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
- ↑ Domanick, Andrea (2016-03-23). "Moxie Raia Has a New Pop Agenda | NOISEY". Noisey.vice.com. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
- ↑ "Moxie Raia - Chart history". Billboard. 2016-03-26. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
- ↑ Betts, Stephen (2016-03-21). "Moxie Raia Photo - 10 New Artists You Need to Know: March 2016". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
- ↑ Colin Stutz (2016-03-07). "Justin Bieber Bringing Post Malone & Moxie Raia on North America Purpose Tour". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
- ↑ Benson, Johyn. (24 April 2016). Singer Moxie Raia pumped to be an opener on Justin Bieber’s tour, The News-Herald (Ohio)