Sensational singer and songwriter Ayra Starr continues to captivate listeners around the world, winning over the hearts of fans everywhere. In a recent interview with Billboard, the award-winning artist shared the story behind the creation of her smash hit single “Rush,” revealing a moment of self-doubt during the song’s writing process.
Ayra Starr spoke about whether she anticipated the song’s success while she was creating it, and she confessed to experiencing moments of doubt while putting the song together.
“They had to convince me to put that song out because I wasn’t sure,” Ayra Starr revealed.
Even after “Rush” started gaining massive popularity, Ayra Starr continued to struggle with feelings of imposter syndrome, questioning her own legitimacy and fearing she didn’t deserve the success. She explained that her doubts stemmed from the song’s unique style, something she hadn’t explored before, and she wasn’t sure how her audience would react to it.
However, upon release, “Rush” became an instant hit, dominating the Nigerian charts and achieving international success with placements in the UK and French charts. The song’s accompanying music video shattered records, becoming the most-viewed video by a Nigerian female artist with over 300 million views.
This massive success culminated in a Grammy nomination for Ayra Starr in the Best African Music Performance category at the 66th Grammy Awards, making her the first female Nigerian artist to receive a nomination as a lead artist.
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