Chloe Qisha
Chloe Qisha | |
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 Qisha performing in August 2025 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Chloe Qi Sha Lim 1998 or 1999 |
| Origin | London, England |
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| Years active | 2024-present |
| Labels | VLF, Are You Serious?, Sony |
| Website | chloeqisha |
Chloe Qi Sha Lim (born 1998 or 1999),[1] known professionally as Chloe Qisha, is a Malaysian-born singer based in London.[2][3] She was included in the BBC's Sound of 2026 shortlist.[4]
Early life
Qisha attended an international school in Kuala Lumpur. At age 16, Qisha moved with her family to England, where she went to boarding school.[5] Qisha graduated with a degree in Psychology and then pursued a Masters in Communication.[6] During university, she began uploading song covers to YouTube.[7]
Artistry
In 2024, Qisha described her sound as "nostalgic alternative pop".[8] She grew up listening to the disco her parents would play and in particular ABBA, LCD Soundsystem, Talking Heads, the Bee Gees and Tears for Fears.[9][7][5] Regarding her adolescent pop influences, Qisha considers herself an "OG fan" of Troye Sivan, calling him a "massive influence" when she started writing and one that has "stood the test of time".[10] She called the likes of Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" the "backbone of my catalogue". She also cited contemporaries including Rosalía and Holly Humberstone as influences.[11] Other artists she has praised include Anderson Paak.[10][8]
Discography
Mixtapes
| Title | Details |
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| Fantasize |
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Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Chloe Qisha |
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| Modern Romance |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "VCR Home Video" | 2024 | Chloe Qisha |
| "I Lied, I'm Sorry" | ||
| "Sexy Goodbye" | ||
| "21st Century Cool Girl" | 2025 | Modern Romance |
| "Sex, Drugs & Existential Dread" | ||
| "Modern Romance" | ||
| "So Sad So Hot" | Fantasize | |
| "YDH" | 2026 | |
| "Surprise Surprise" | ||
| "Baby Girl" |
Awards and nominations
| Organisation | Year | Category | Nominee(s)/work(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| BBC Radio 1 | 2026 | Sound of 2026 | Chloe Qisha | Nominated | [12] |
| Notion New Music Awards | 2025 | Best New Pop | Nominated | [13] | |
| Ivor Novello Awards | 2026 | Rising Star Award | Nominated | [14] | |
| ZYN Rolling Stone UK Awards | 2025 | The Breakthrough Award | Nominated | [15] |
References
- ↑ "Chloe Qisha will heal your teenage self". The Face. 2025-05-09. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ↑ "Popstar Chloe Qisha on hitting milestones at just the right time". BBC News. 2025-04-11. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ↑ Richards, Will (2025-03-17). "Chloe Qisha: 'I fell into music backwards'". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ↑ "BBC Sound of 2026 shortlist: 10 acts you'll be obsessed with next year". BBC News. 2025-12-02. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- 1 2 Ahmed, Aneesa (22 December 2025). "NOTION The Artists Vol. 3: Chloe Qisha". Notion. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ↑ Franzini, Sam (13 November 2024). "On the Rise: Chloe Qisha". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- 1 2 ""I Try To Be A Storyteller" Chloe Qisha Interviewed". Clash. 12 December 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- 1 2 Odgers, Eliot (20 August 2024). "Start Listening To: Chloe Qisha". Still Listening.
- ↑ Wright, Lisa (12 January 2025). "Chloe Qisha is the fully-formed popstar everyone will be talking about this year". The Forty-Five. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- 1 2 Jamieson, Sarah (7 November 2024). "Get To Know… Chloe Qisha". DIY. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ↑ Wade, Noah (15 May 2026). "Chloe Qisha Is The Next Pop Girly". Groove Volt. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ↑ "BBC Radio 1 unveils its Sound of 2026 longlist". BBC. 2025-12-02. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- ↑ "Announcing the NOTION New Music Award Nominees". Notion. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ↑ "Sony Music artists nominated for the 2026 Ivor Novello Award". Sony Music. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
- ↑ "Here are the nominees for The Breakthrough Award at the ZYN Rolling Stone UK Awards 2025". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved 21 June 2026.