Nathassia

Nathassia
Born Dewika Nathassia Saalbach
Gouda - The Netherlands
Nationality Dutch
Other names Nathassia Devine
Occupation Singer - Songwriter
Years active 2014 - Present
Website nathassia.com

Nathassia (also known as Nathassia Devine) is a Dutch-born singer, songwriter and electronic music artist currently residing in London, UK. She has been described as "The new face of dance culture" and "This generations Kate Bush".[1] In April 2016, Nathassia made history as being the first electronic music artist to perform at Valley of the Kings in Luxor Temple, Egypt[2] at the Nefertiti International Fashion Festival.[3] In August 2016, Nathassia was featured on the Channel 4 TV show The Casting Couch.[4]

Nathassia's debut studio album, Light Of The World (genre: alternative pop, electronic) was released on the 1st of June 2016 by Inter-dimensional Recordings. Nathassia co-produced the album with some of the UK’s leading underground electronic music producers including British Dubstep producer Stenchman and chose to write several songs with Grammy award winning writer/producer Bruce Elliott-Smith.[5] The first two singles that were released from the album, "Contagious" and "Turning Headz", gained support from the likes of e.g. Eddy Temple Morris, BBC 6, Kiss Fm and MIXMAG.[6]

Multi-million selling Universal A&R Eddie Gordon described the album Light Of The World as "Unique song creations that show a connection to something much higher than the normal mind",[7] American music magazine Love is Pop said about the album: "Light Of The World is one of the best albums I’ve ever heard in my life, period!"[8] and critically acclaimed writer Christopher Nosnibor said "Light Of The World stands as a truly multidimensional piece."[9]

Early life

Born and raised in Gouda (The Netherlands) with a Dutch father and Indian mother (raised in Surinam, South-America) she grew up absorbing many multi-cultural musical influences.

References

  1. Artists, ArchangelUK (2016-05-16). "NATHASSIA Light of the World". Inter-Dimensional Recordings. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  2. Artists, ArchangelUK (2016-05-02). "NATHASSIA Makes History – Luxor Temple, Egypt". Inter-Dimensional Recordings. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  3. "Nefertiti International fashion festival". Nefertiti International fashion festival. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  4. http://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-casting-couch/on-demand/62300-005
  5. Artists, ArchangelUK (2016-05-16). "NATHASSIA Light of the World". Inter-Dimensional Recordings. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  6. Artists, ArchangelUK (2016-05-16). "NATHASSIA Light of the World". Inter-Dimensional Recordings. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  7. NATHASSIA Official (2016-06-01), NATHASSIA - Light Of The World (Album Trailer), retrieved 2016-06-17
  8. "An Exclusive Interview with Nathassia". www.loveispop.com. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  9. "Nathassia – Light of the World". Aural Aggravation. 2016-05-27. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
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