Alessia Cara

At 19 years old She released Here, her first single. The song was an instant hit and received praise from both listeners and critics alike. It reached number 19 on both the Canadian Hot 100 and Billboard Hot 100. Even Rolling Stone listed the smash as one the the Top Songs of 2015. In that same year she debuted her album Know It All with the third song Scars to Your Beautiful being the first of five tracks which peaked on the Billboard charts, including The Canadian Albums Chart Billboard 200 and Billboard Hot 100. This particular track was special since based on her interview with the Rap-Up show, many fans were inspired by her story of doubting herself and learning how to accept herself. Cara's songs often include positive messages regarding mental wellness and how important it is to love yourself. She's been in the midst of insomnia and anxiety, which have influenced her journey. In an interview with Reuters the singer described her album as "half tumultuous" and "half flawless". Her development was assisted by therapy. She advises other people when they need to ask for support. Alessia Cara grew up in Toronto, Canada. She was born July 11, 1996 to parents with Italian heritage. Her parents bought her a new guitar that she was able to use to discover her love for music. In the year 2003, she turned 13, she began singing her favorite tracks on YouTube. It was a great way to showcase to others that she possessed both ability and determination. A cover of one of her songs, Sweater Weather, was the first thing that made her stand out. EP Entertainment gave her an opportunity to develop and record her own tracks.