SHAYNA ZAID

Shayna's unique vocal styling has drawn comparisons to Norah Jones, Sarah McLachlan, Macy Gray. This amazingly unique voice superimposed over beautiful organic textures, driven by impactful and memorable songs brings a fresh new sound to the singer-songwriter genre. Her genuine ability to draw you into her lyrical world will leave you grounded, uplifted and inspired.

With seven recent placements on CBS's The Young & the Restless (since Jan. '08), three #1 songs on Malaysian radio, and an incredibly dynamic live show with performances in NYC, Boston, L.A., Singapore and Malaysia, Shayna is creating a strong buzz within the industry and amongst fans.

In July of 2006, Shayna's first single 'Sweet While It Lasted' started spinning on two national Malaysian hit radio stations, HITZ FM and XFRESH FM. While still pursuing her career here in the United States, Shayna's single gained momentum very quickly and on its own merit, sans promotion, made it to Number 1 on the Top 10 charts on XFRESH FM in just a mere two weeks.

In March 2007, Shayna returned to her homeland Malaysia for a four-month promotional tour to release and promote her second album 'Half A World Away". Through generous media and press exposure, live performances, public appearances, together with her warm personality and her fresh new sound in the music scene, she managed to captivate the hearts of many. Both her Malay singles 'Kali Pertama' and 'Percayalah Impianmu' began climbing up the charts very quickly on multiple national radio stations while her English single 'Endless Love' landed the Number 1 spot on HITZ FM - the Number 1 English radio station in the nation.

After only 3 months of releasing and promoting her second album 'Half a World Away,' Shayna was nominated for 3 categories in the 2007 ERA Awards for 'Best Pop Song', 'Best Female Vocals' and 'Best New Artist'.

Shayna has delivered her creative talents in a variety of venues. After her debut as a challenger on a singing competition television show Asia Bagus, she then met up with a singing partner and was offered recording contracts by both SONY-Malaysia and EMI- Malaysia. At the same time, she was offered a live television show host spot, for a daily show called 'Speak Up', where she interviewed international stars at primetime on a major TV network. By the age of fifteen, she became a TV personality in Malaysia and soon graced the cover of several national magazines and gained exposure in modeling for advertising giants such as Dove, Coca-Cola, Pringles and Nokia, among others.

Shayna attended Berklee College of Music where she consumed more musical knowledge and cultivated long-lasting relationships with other talented musicians. After leaving Berklee for New York City, Shayna completed recording and released her first debut album 'Beyond Borders' in February of 2006.

Shayna Zaid is currently in the studio working on new material and is preparing to tour the U.S. college circuit this fall with the Auburn Moon booking agency.

“It wasn’t easy giving up my family, friends, fans and a successful career, in exchange for a dream with an unknown future, which existed in what seemed a foreign land, though it is my second home country… but I wouldn’t change it for the world! It was the best “mistake” and sacrifice I’ve ever made… for a dream, my dream, beyond borders…and half a world away...” -Shayna Zaid