Jaira Burns(born January 14, 1997) is an American singer. She began her music career by uploading covers onYouTube.Burns made her debut in 2017 with the single "Ugly",which was featured in a commercial forBeats ElectronicsandBalmainheadphone collaboration starringKylie Jenner.[3][4]She then released "Burn Slow"a few months later, which serves as the title track of her debut extended play, which was released in July 2018.[5]
Jaira Burns | |
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 Jaira Burns performing on November 14, 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | January 14, 1997 Vandergrift, Pennsylvania,U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels |
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| Member of | K/DA |
| Website | jairaburns |
Early life
editBurns was born and grew up inVandergrift, Pennsylvania,but later relocated toLos Angeles.She began singing at a young age, and learned guitar in her teenage years.[6]
Career
edit2015: Career beginnings
editBurns began her career by posting covers onYouTube,and booked her first meeting with a major record label in 2015.[1]
2017–2018: Debut andBurn Slow
editBurns released her first single "Ugly" on June 16, 2017. The single received positive attention from critics, with Mike Wass ofIdolatorwriting that Burns and the song had "serious pop pedigree."[7]The single was featured in a commercial forBeats ElectronicsandBalmainheadphone collaboration starringKylie Jenner.[3][4]She released her second single titled "Burn Slow" on August 11, 2017.[5]It serves as the title track for Burn's debut extended play. She released "High Rollin" on October 20, 2017.[8]The second single fromBurn Slow,"Okokok", was released on March 9, 2018.[9]"Sugarcoat" was released on May 11, 2018, as Burns's fifth single and the third from her debut extended playBurn Slow.[10]The fourth and final single fromBurn Slow,"Low Key In Love" was released on June 15, 2018.[11]She released her first extended play,Burn Slow,on July 27, 2018. She featured on the single "Everyone Else" byDemo Taped,which was released on September 14, 2018.[12]Burns collaborated withSoyeonandMiyeonfrom(G)I-DLEandMadison Beeras the virtual k-pop girl groupK/DAfor the single "Pop/Stars".[13]
2019–present: Upcoming debut studio album
editBurns released the single "Numb" on January 10, 2019.[14]She initially planned to release her debut studio album in 2019,[15]though it remains unreleased. In 2019, she released the singles "Goddess", "Tip Back" and "Hard Liquor".[16]
In 2020, she reprised her role as Kai'sa in K/DA for their EPAll Outand she is featured on the song for the title track "More" along with the original lineup and Chinese singerLexie Liu.[17][18]
Discography
editExtended plays
edit| Title | Details |
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| Burn Slow |
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Singles
editAs lead artist
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Dig. [19] |
AUS Hit. [20] |
CAN Dig. [21] |
KOR [22] |
NZ Hot. [23] |
SCO [24] |
SWE Heat. [25] |
UK Down. [26] | |||
| "Ugly" | 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single |
| "Burn Slow" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Burn Slow | |
| "High Rollin" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | |
| "Okokok" | 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Burn Slow |
| "Sugarcoat" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Low Key in Love" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Pop/Stars"[13] (with(G)I-dleandMadison BeerasK/DA) |
30 | 2 | 30 | 39 | 6 | 82 | 4 | 75 | Non-album singles | |
| "Numb"[27] | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| "Goddess"[28] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Hard Liquor"[29] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Tip It Back"[29] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "More" (with (G)I-dle, Madison Beer,Lexie Liuand Seraphine as K/DA) |
2020 | — | — | 48 | 96 | 9 | — | — | — | All Out |
| "Tesla X"[30] | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles |
| "Avocados"[31] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Over You"
[31] |
2023 | — | ||||||||
As featured artist
edit| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Everyone Else"[32] (Demo Tapedfeaturing Jaira Burns) |
2017 | Non-album singles |
| "Shiver"[33] (Whole Doubts featuring Jaira Burns) |
2019 |
Awards and nominations
editReferences
edit- ^ab"Jaira Burns on Her New EP 'Burn Slow' & Why Janet Jackson Serves as a Major Inspiration".Billboard.RetrievedNovember 8,2018.
- ^"Jaira Burns | Biography & History".AllMusic.RetrievedJanuary 9,2019.
- ^abPickens, Ashley (June 28, 2017)."Songstress Jaira Burns Releases Visual For Debut Single 'Ugly'".Vibe.RetrievedMay 11,2018.
- ^abCalvario, Liz (July 19, 2017)."EXCLUSIVE: Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Kylie Jenner's Campaign for Balmain's New Beats By Dre Headphone Co".Entertainment Tonight.RetrievedMay 11,2018.
- ^abOrtiz, Edwin (September 6, 2017)."Premiere: Watch Jaira Burns' Captivating Video for 'Burn Slow'".Complex.RetrievedMay 11,2018.
- ^"Jaira Burns on Apple Music".Apple Music.RetrievedNovember 22,2018.
A native of rural Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, the ambitious young singer discovered her voice at a young age, learning guitar in her teenage years and eventually relocating to Los Angeles.
- ^"Future Hit: Jaira Burns'" Ugly "Has Serious Pop Pedigree".idolator.June 16, 2017.RetrievedNovember 8,2018.
- ^"Jaira Burns' new video promotes kicking back and smoking up".Galore.December 6, 2017.RetrievedNovember 8,2018.
- ^"Jaira Burns Moves On In Her Cute & Colorful" OKOKOK "Video".idolator.May 2, 2018.RetrievedNovember 8,2018.
- ^"Bops Only: 10 Songs You Need to Start Your Weekend Right".PAPER.July 27, 2018.RetrievedNovember 8,2018.
- ^"Low Key In Love – Single by Jaira Burns".iTunes.June 15, 2018.RetrievedNovember 7,2018.
- ^"Premiere: Demo Taped Enlists Jaira Burns for" Everyone Else "".Complex.RetrievedNovember 25,2018.
- ^abCrecente, Brian (November 7, 2018)."Fictional Hologram Band Tops Real-World Charts After Stunning 'League of Legend' Show (Watch)".Variety.RetrievedNovember 8,2018.
- ^"Numb - Jaira Burns | Songs, Reviews, Credits".AllMusic.RetrievedFebruary 2,2019.
- ^Burns, Jaira (December 28, 2018)."What's everyone's plan for the New Year?! Mine is to drop this new song, and release my album!!!! pic.twitter.com/S503HaJkpE".@JairaBurns.RetrievedJanuary 10,2019.
- ^"Jaira Burns on Apple Music".
- ^Nguyen, John (October 16, 2020)."Madison Beer, (G)I-DLE, Jaira Burns, more announced in K/DA's upcoming EP, 'All Out,' from League of Legends".nerdreactor.Archived fromthe originalon November 28, 2020.RetrievedOctober 21,2020.
- ^Rowley, Glenn (October 28, 2020)."Virtual Group K/DA Roar Back With Futuristic Animated Video For 'More": Watch ".Billboard.RetrievedOctober 29,2020.
- ^"Chart Search | Billboard".www.billboard.com.RetrievedNovember 14,2018.
- ^"The ARIA Report: Issue 1499"(PDF).webarchive.nla.gov.au.Archived fromthe original(PDF)on November 19, 2018.RetrievedJanuary 9,2019.
- ^"Chart Search | Billboard".www.billboard.com.RetrievedNovember 14,2018.
- ^Gaon Weekly Digital Chart
- "Pop/Stars".November 11–17, 2018.
- ^"NZ Hot 40 Singles".Recorded Music NZ.November 12, 2018.RetrievedNovember 9,2018.
- ^"Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100".OfficialCharts.com.RetrievedNovember 10,2018.
- ^"Swedish Heatseekers Chart – 16 November 2018".Sverigetopplistan.RetrievedNovember 17,2018.
- ^"Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100 | Official Charts Company".Official Charts Company.RetrievedNovember 10,2018.
- ^"Numb".Spotify.RetrievedJanuary 12,2019.
- ^"Goddess – Single by Jaira Burns".Apple Music.Archived fromthe originalon December 16, 2020.RetrievedJune 29,2019.
- ^ab@JairaBurns (August 31, 2019).""Hard Liquor" & "Tip It Back" out 9/6. 💫 "(Tweet).RetrievedSeptember 2,2019– viaTwitter.
- ^Tesla X - Single by Jaira Burns,Apple Music, August 6, 2021,retrievedOctober 28,2021
- ^Avocados - Single by Jaira Burns,October 22, 2021,retrievedOctober 28,2021
- ^"Everyone Else (feat. Jaira Burns) by Demo Taped".iTunes.September 14, 2018.RetrievedNovember 8,2018.
- ^"Shiver (feat. Jaira Burns) – Single by Whole Doubts".Apple Music.RetrievedJune 29,2019.
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