Rhea Raj - Singer
Age: 25
Country: United States Occupations:
Singer
Domains:
Pop Music
Rhea Raj (born April 5, 2000) is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, and producer known for her "Global Pop" sound that blends Western electropop with influences from her Indian heritage.
Background and Career Highlights
Early Start: Born in Connecticut to Tamil parents, she began training in classical Indian and Bollywood dance at age two. By age ten, she was training vocally and teaching herself to produce music.
American Idol: At age 15, she competed on the 15th season of American Idol (2016), where she received high praise from Jennifer Lopez for her voice and unique style.
Major Milestones: * Named the Songwriters Hall of Fame x BMI scholarship winner in 2020.
Awarded Spotify x Gold House Artist of the Year in 2023.
Released her debut studio album, Hunter, in 2024, followed by the EP Commotion in 2025.
Live Performance: She is recognized for her high-energy choreography and has performed at major festivals like Coachella and Lollapalooza. In late 2025, she launched her first headlining tour, the Commotion Tour.
Key Artistic Style
Rhea’s music is often described as bold and empowering, frequently drawing comparisons to artists like Rihanna and Britney Spears. She is a self-made artist who writes and produces her own work, often under her independent label, Misschief Records.
Fun Fact: Her younger sister, Lara Raj, is also a prominent figure in the music industry as a member of the global girl group KATSEYE.