C H I T C HAT
meet alycia dias
A
lycia Dias quickly establishes herself as a vibrant
and versatile artist with a vibe that screams stardom. As a live performer the energy she brings
along with her is infectious and reflective of her years
of singing in the church choir from the young age of 5
years. An entertainer to the core, Dias started her career as a playback singer for the original soundtracks
of Pakistani dramas. Citing Celine Dion as her ultimate
inspiration, she’s had no formal training and gets along
with the help of a few vocal exercises on a regular basis. “I started singing professionally since 2012. People
started to know me and about my singing after I did a
couple of OSTS with Waqar Ali,” says Alycia. At the moment working on recording an album with Mubashir Admani, that comprises a mixture of pop, funk and jazz
tunes. Her debut in Coke Studio, Season 8, a duet with
Siege charmed the audiences with
a yearning to continue listening to
her for a very long time! Let’s see
what are her likes & dislikes...
What is your specialized field of
singing?
Well, I am still searching for one. I
love jazz and rock and roll though
What is your most memorable
concert to-date?
‘I AM KARACHI’
Who was your favourite rock/jazz
star when you were growing up
or in your teens?
Many to mention
How was your Coke Studio experience?
It was amazing and a little nerve
wrecking
What do you usually wear in daily
life?
Seriously all I can say is you wouldn’t recognize me in
ordinary days
Your favourite international labels...
Universal Music
Your favourite international music celebrity...
I have many favourites so it is difficult to name one
Your favourite music composers...
Waqar Ali, Mubashir Admani, Shankar Mahadevan and
A R Rehman
Who is your icon in music industry?
Celine Dion
One thing you like best about yourself?
My voice
Your most irritating habit...
I guess there are many
You like boys who are....
Hmmm...
You don’t like people who are...
Fake
You always feel happy in the company of...
My daughter and close friends
You are afraid of...
Losing my loved ones
Your most valuable possession
My daughter
Are you shopaholic?
Oh, yes
What bores you the most...
When I am all alone in the house for hours
When feeling low you prefer:
Sleeping or video games
You are crazy about...
Shopping
Among your friends you are known as...
Tube light
Are you a social person or a loner?
Social only with my close friends
How do you like to spend your Sundays?
Lazing around
Your idea of romance...
Let me think...
In your childhood were you a bright student?
Not at all. I was bullied a lot though
Your favourite hang out?
Hyperstar, Dolmen Mall
Your ultimate desire...
To do something out of the box.
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