Naomi Sharon
Naomi Sharon | |
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 Sharon performing in 2024 | |
| Born | 4 March 1995 Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Alma mater | Academy of Theatre and Dance |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Label | OVO Sound |
| Website | naomisharonmusic |
Naomi Sharon Webster (born 4 March 1995) is a Dutch singer-songwriter. In early 2023, Sharon became the first female signee to Drake's record label, OVO Sound.[1] Her debut album, Obsidian, was released later that year in October, being lauded by critics for its emotional depth and diverse range of influences.[2]
Early life
Naomi Sharon Webster was born to an Aruban father and a Dutch mother in Rotterdam, Netherlands.[3] In interviews, Sharon has stated she grew up in a musical family, with her father working as a DJ and producer, and her mother as a singer.[4][5] She formed her artistic sound around a variety of musicians she admired in her youth, including Sade, Eva Cassidy, Marcus Miller, Stevie Wonder and Sting.[6] She attended the Academy of Theatre and Dance.[7] Upon leaving in the third year, Sharon would perform in musical theater, appearing in The Lion King and Dream Girls. During the early 2010s, she would do cover songs.[8] Sharon also participated in the sixth season of The Voice of Holland in 2016.
Career
2019–present
Sharon released her debut single, "The Moon" in 2019. That same year, she gave a TED Talk for TEDxAmsterdamWomen about self-love, where she performed the song. Her second single, "Breeze" caught the attention of Drake, who signed her to his OVO Sound record label in 2023, making her the first female act on its roster. She released two singles entitled "Definition of Love" and "Hills" in anticipation of her debut album, Obsidian. The 12-track album was released on 20 October 2023 to moderate critical success. Steven Ward of Grimy Goods described the project as, "an immense emotional gravitas, created to tap into or articulate the mercurial realms that exist inside of you."[8] Sharon went on to perform in her debut tour, Obsidian Tour, with three dates in North America and four in Europe.[9] She released a single, "Nothing Sweeter" on 18 January 2024.[10]
Artistry
Musical style
Sharon's sound has been described as, "genre-defying." Her songs have been noted to fuse alternative R&B and ambient house as well as including foreign influences from Afrobeats and Spanish music. Sharon's songs mainly deal with themes of love, heartbreak, and healing.[2] Her low register vocals have been described as reminiscent to Sade's.[11]
Personal life
Sharon has a home in Rotterdam.[11]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
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| Obsidian |
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| No Sleep in Paradise |
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Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| The Only Love We Know |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "The Moon" | 2019 | Non-album singles |
| "Breeze" | ||
| "Deeper" (with Full Crate) | ||
| "1991" | 2020 | |
| "Daughter of the Sun" | ||
| "Hills" | 2021 | Obsidian |
| "Another Life" | 2023 | |
| "Celestial" | ||
| "Definition of Love" | ||
| "Regardless" | ||
| "Nothing Sweeter" | 2024 | |
| "Can We Do This Over" | 2025 | The Only Love We Know |
| "The Only Love We Know" | ||
| "Bittersweet" | The Only Love We Know and No Sleep in Paradise | |
| "Miss That" | 2026 | No Sleep in Paradise |
| "Better Days" | ||
| "Weak" | ||
| "Was It Ever Love" |
Tours
Supporting
- Born in the Wild Tour by Tems
- Ma Vie Tour by Doja Cat (Europe leg)
References
- ↑ Walker, Joe (20 January 2023). "Drake Introduces OVO Sound's First Female Artist: 'Been Waiting For This Day'". HiphopDX. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - 1 2 Zapatero, Jesse (20 October 2023). "ALBUM REVIEW: NAOMI SHARON'S DEBUT ALBUM "OBSIDIAN"". A Book of Us. Archived from the original on 30 May 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ↑ "Hoe de scheiding van haar ouders Naomi Sharon kwetsbaar, maar ook sterker heeft gemaakt". AD.nl (in Dutch). 20 August 2020.
- ↑ "Naomi Sharon Profile". Amsterdam Dance Event. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
- ↑ "Naomi Sharon". North Sea Jazz Festival. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
- ↑ Chambers, Brittany (22 March 2024). "Naomi Sharon On 'Obsidian' & Debut Tour: Opportunity For Collective Healing". Forbes. Archived from the original on 27 March 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ↑ "NAOMI SHARON". MARYN HAERTEL. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- 1 2 Ward, Steven (15 March 2024). "Artists You Should Know: Naomi Sharon". Grimy Goods. Archived from the original on 22 July 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ↑ Davies, Nicola (4 April 2024). "Intentional Simplicity Relays Intricate Emotion: Naomi Sharon Interviewed". Clash Music. Archived from the original on 18 May 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ↑ Horvath, Zachary (20 January 2024). "Naomi Sharon Is Madly In Love On "Nothing Sweeter"". Hot New Hiphop. Archived from the original on 20 January 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- 1 2 Wickes, Jade (19 January 2024). "How Naomi Sharon went from theatre kid to Drake protégée". The Face. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
External links
- Official website
- Naomi Sharon at AllMusic
- Naomi Sharon on FindLyrics UK