Zhavia Ward

Zhavia Ward
Ward performing in 2019
Ward performing in 2019
Background information
Birth nameCarisa Zhavia Ward
Born (2001-03-06) March 6, 2001 (age 23)
Los Angeles, California, US
GenresR&B[1]
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2018–present
LabelsColumbia
Websitezhaviamusic.com

Carisa Zhavia Ward (born March 6, 2001), also known monomously as Zhavia, is an American singer and songwriter. Ward rose to fame after competing in singing reality television show The Four: Battle for Stardom, which premiered on Fox on January 4, 2018, where she was one of four finalists.[2] In May 2018, Ward signed a deal with Columbia Records, and was featured on Diplo, French Montana, and Lil Pump's single "Welcome to the Party" for the Deadpool 2 soundtrack.[3][4] She started her first tour on March 6, 2019, and later that year would perform a cover of "A Whole New World" with Zayn Malik for the Aladdin soundtrack.[5][6]

  1. ^ Andy Kellman. Zhavia Ward at AllMusic. Retrieved June 27, 2019.
  2. ^ Halperin, Shirley (May 17, 2018). "Columbia Records Signs 'The Four' Finalist".
  3. ^ "'The Four' Star Zhavia Signs Million Dollar Deal with Columbia Records". May 17, 2018.
  4. ^ "diplo, French Montana, & Zhavia Ward Release "Welcome to the Party" Music Video". May 21, 2018.
  5. ^ Watkins, Gwynne (May 9, 2019). "Disney fans are swooning over Zayn's 'A Whole New World' video — and his resemblance to Aladdin". Yahoo Finance.
  6. ^ "How YOU Can Party With Zhavia On Her 18th Birthday & See Her on Tour!". December 18, 2018.