Ahsan Watts

Ahsan
Birth name Ahsan Watts
Born 1999 (age 15–16)
Newark, New Jersey U.S.
Genres Soul, R&B
Occupation(s) Singer
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2011-present
Labels Interscope Records
Website Official website

Ahsan Watts, known professionally as Ahsan is a teenage soul and R&B singer from Newark, New Jersey.

Ashan Watts gained initial attention when his cover of Smokey Robinson’s "Who's Lovin' You" went viral on YouTube and again after a second video featured a surprise appearance by Stevie Wonder that ended in a duet of "Ribbon in the Sky".[1] Ahsan credits classic soul and R&B artists like Wonder, Frankie Lymon, and Michael Jackson for inspiring him to join the church choir when he was five. His godfather, Don Richardson, who had a contract with Def Jam Recordings as a kid, helped bring attention to his voice.[2][3]

He was signed by Interscope Records in 2012.[4] and did a cover of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", featuring Lucki Gurlz.[5] In November 2013, he released album including the single "Under", about his wish to not succumb to the streets of his native Newark.[3][6][7][8]

Among his live appearances are Arthur Ashe Kids' Day and at Stevie Wonder's 17th Annual House Full of Toys Benefit Concert in 2012.[9] He has performed in Newark as guest of Mayor Cory Booker.[10] and Newark mayoral candidate, Ras J. Baraka.[11] and Darlene Love at NJPAC.[12] In 2014, Ahsan is touring with Ashanti to Jackson Rancheria.[13]

References

  1. ↑ Francis, Alys (December 13, 2012). "Stevie Wonder crashes boy's recording session". News Nine MSN. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
  2. ↑ http://www.kidzworld.com/article/26961-ahsan-were-lovin-this-soul-man
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Ashan Under". Hype Access. November. Retrieved 2014-03-27. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ↑ "Ahsan Watts". EP Entertainment. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
  5. ↑ DeeKay (May 3, 2012). "Young Interscope artist Ahsan covers Jackson 5′s ‘Who’s Loving You’ [Video]". Soul Culture. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
  6. ↑ "Ahsan's Powerful New Music Video Depicts A Day In The Life On The Jersey Streets". Huffington Post. November 19, 2013. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
  7. ↑ "Ashan Watts; Under". TKB Report. December 22, 2013. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
  8. ↑ Simmons, Russell (November 19, 2013). "The Forgotten Ones by Russell Simmons". Global Grind. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
  9. ↑ Baltin, Steve (December 16, 2012). "Stevie Wonder Calls for Stronger Gun Laws During House Full of Toys Benefit". Rolling Stone Magazine. Retrieved 2014-03-27.
  10. ↑ Farrell, Tom (March 1, 2012). "Newark mayor Cory Booker delivered his sixth State of the City address at NJPAC. 3-1-12Newark mayor Cory Booker delivered his sixth State of the City address at NJPAC". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
  11. ↑ Giambuso, David (March 26, 2014). "Newark mayor's race: Baraka hosts star-studded birthday fundraiser". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
  12. ↑ Darlene Love and friends played NJ Performing Arts Center December 24th, 2012
  13. ↑ "Ashanti" (Press release). Jackson Rancheria. Retrieved 2014-03-26.

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