On Friday, September 6th, the single Ashe by Ashlyn Rea Wilson, better known simply as Ashe, an artist from San Jose, California, was released. Ashlyn built a significant career in the music world thanks to her ability to address deep themes such as vulnerability, personal growth, and self-acceptance.
I’m outrunning the past but it all has to catch up with the times If I was faster, then I could pass the finish line
And if none of this lasts, then I can’t grasp the reasons that we try Will it matter when we all turn to ash?
Will any of this matter?
Will any of us matter in the end?
Her single Ashe is part of her new album Willson ad it is a window into her biography. The lyrics strike straight to the heart with the simplicity and sensitivity through which she expresses themes that resonate with all of us. Her musical style, combined with touching lyrics, makes the song a truly immersive experience. The artist bares her desire to be authentic after years of living according to others' expectations.
Ashe’s Career
Ashe had a rich education and exponential professional growth. Starting at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, she honed her musical skills. In 2017, when Ashe signed a contract with the label Mom + Pop Music, she officially began her artistic journey. During the same period, she debuted with the single Let You Get Away in collaboration with Shaun Frank, and in the same year, Ashlyn was also selected as the opening act for The Chainsmokers' U.S. tour and performed at the most famous music festival, Coachella. In 2018, Ashe released her first EP, The Rabbit Hole, followed by the projects Moral of the Story: Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, both produced by Finneas O'Connell, which achieved international success by entering the charts in over 15 countries and receiving gold certification in the U.S. and platinum in the UK. The version of Moral of the Story with Niall Horan further increased her popularity. In 2021, she launched her debut album Ashlyn, followed by a North American and European tour, and in 2022, she released her second album Rae, further solidifying her musical career.
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