Amira Unplugged

Amira Daugherty, known by her artist name Amira Unplugged, is an African-American Muslim singer and rapper.[1]

Amira Daugherty
Born
Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States
Alma mater
Years active2020–present
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Last updated: July 17, 2023

Early life and education

Daugherty was born in Stone Mountain, Georgia, where she grew up in a musical household.[2][3] Her parents encouraged her to join band and orchestra in school, where she played the clarinet and violin.[2]

Daugherty earned an associate degree in criminal justice from Georgia State University at age 18.[3] In 2019 she graduated with a B.A. in political science from Agnes Scott College, where she became the first Muslim president of the college's Student Government Association.[3][4] She initially intended to attend law school after graduating from Agnes Scott, but withdrew her application after the COVID-19 pandemic began.[2][3]

Musical career

Daugherty began to post videos of her singing to TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube during the COVID-19 pandemic.[2][3] She used ASL in her videos, in order to better connect with deaf viewers.[5][6] Due to the online response, she was invited to audition for American Idol, where she performed Stand Up by Cynthia Erivo and a spoken word piece called "Anxiety Eviction". However, despite receiving three yeses from the judges, her audition was not broadcast on the show.[2][7] She was also invited to participate in MTV's Becoming a Popstar, which she ultimately placed second in.[2]

In October 2022 Daugherty took part in Pepsi's Music Lab.[8][9] She released her first official single, "Work Till The Mornin'", the following month. Her second single, "Help Me Help You Out," released on February 3, 2023.

Personal life

She is also part of the Deaf community, being completely deaf in her left ear.[2]

References
  1. Dupree, Jessica L. (2022-04-22). "How 'Becoming a Pop Star' Contestant and Recording Artist Amira Unplugged is Using Her Music to Heal the World". Sheen Magazine. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
  2. Wells, Veronica (20 May 2022). "Amira Unplugged Proves You Can Be Yourself And Win". Essence. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
  3. "Meet Amira Daugherty: Amira Unplugged (Amira Daugherty) | Singer, Rapper, Spoken Word Artist". SHOUTOUT ATLANTA. 2021-04-06. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
  4. "Action, Speaks". Agnes Scott College website. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
  5. Alexander, Brenda. "Amira Unplugged On How Being A Muslim Creative Helped Shape Her Experience On MTV's 'Becoming A Popstar'". Shadow and Act. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
  6. "Top 3 finalist Amira Unplugged from 'Becoming a Popstar'". Los Angeles Sentinel. 2022-05-16. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
  7. Dahir, Ikran (20 April 2021). "This Muslim "American Idol" Contestant Is Disappointed Her Historic Audition Didn't Air". BuzzFeed News. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
  8. Corrine, Amber (2022-10-20). "Pepsi Announces Music Lab Bootcamp For Next-Gen Music Artists". VIBE.com. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
  9. Bowenbank, Starr (2022-10-31). "A Look Inside Pepsi Music Lab's Partnership With UnitedMasters: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
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