ARA is a British singer-songwriter, born and raised in West London. Having a passion for music from an early age, she started writing and recording on her laptop, taking inspiration from jazz, downtempo contemporary R&B and minimal electronica, which led to carefully crafting a genre-defying sound. Her unique vocals have a dark ethereal yet soulful quality, which along with sentimental songwriting make for a distinctive and powerful combination. Likened to a mix of London Grammar and Lana Del Rey, at the same time evoking a feeling reminiscent of early Portishead. ARA has a love for house, techno and trance which led to her most recent collaboration with DJ and producer, Hannah Wants. ‘The One’, released on Defected Records, showcases her emotive vocals along with heartfelt lyrics. ARA is currently collaborating with artists and exploring her creativity with new projects on the horizon.