Iyah may
iyah may | |
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| Birth name | Marguerite Clark |
| Also known as |
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| Born | Cairns, Queensland, Australia |
| Origin | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, doctor |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Island Australia |
| Website | iyahmay |
Marguerite Clark who performs as iyah may (stylised all in lowercase) and formerly as Mayah, is a singer-songwriter from Brisbane, Australia. She is also a medical doctor.
Early life and career[edit]
Iyah may was born in Cairns, Queensland and later moved to Brisbane. She describes her musical influences as Lauryn Hill, TLC, Massive Attack and Moby.[1] While studying for a medical degree in 2015, iyah may moved to New York City on her student loan where she took classes with vocal coach, Craig Derry and worked in the local jazz and blues scene.[2][3] After returning to Australia and completing her degree at James Cook University, Mackay in 2016, she continued her music career as Mae Brooks, an R&B and pop singer.[3] Under that name she wrote "Real You" and "Stop Playin'".[4] She return to a medical role in 2020 and worked as a hospital intern in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia.[5]
The singer-songwriter also performed as Mayah.[6] She entered the United Kingdom Songwriting Contest in 2017, winning the Pop category with "Something Sweet" and the R&B category with "XO Girl".[6] Contest judge Mark Cawley explained, "'Something Sweet' had a freshness about it, both in the lyric and concept. Some great word play and a fun vibe."[6] "XO Girl" also won second place in the R&B/Hip Hop category at the United States-based Unsigned Only music competition in 2018.[7] As Mayah, she released a single, "Endless Mistakes", in May 2019.[8] She followed with "Butterflies (the Rush Inside)" featuring Peter Koppes (March 2020).[9] Another single, "Making Spaces" also featured Koppes (ex-the Church), and appeared in February 2021.[10]
She released her first single as iyah may, "Pray", in November 2019 via Island Records Australia.[11] Her second single under that name, "Tied You Up", appeared in the following month.[12] In April 2021 national youth radio station, Triple J premiered her single, "XO Girl" (featuring Saint Lane).[13] "XO Girl" had been reworked as a pop song with Harry Lane and Stuart Stuart as co-composers.[14] Its music video was directed by Kevin Bar and filmed in Brisbane.[15]
Discography[edit]
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Endless Mistakes" as Mayah[8] | 2019 | non-album single |
| "Pray"[11] | 2019 | non-album single |
| "Tied You Up"[12] | 2019 | non-album single |
| "Butterflies (the Rush Inside)" as Mayah featuring Peter Koppes[9] | 2020 | non-album single |
| "Making Spaces" as Mayah featuring Peter Koppes[10] | 2021 | non-album single |
| "XO Girl" (featuring Saint Lane)[16] | 2021 | non-album single |
References[edit]
- ↑ "StackPath". amnplify.com.au. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
- ↑ Davies, Hayden (2019). "Meet Mayah, Who Keeps in Her Own Lane with Her Debut Single, 'Pray'". Pilerats. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Volling, Tom (22 November 2016). "Musical Talent and Medical Skill Come Together for Cairns Singer". The Cairns Post. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ↑ "'Real You' at APRA search engine". APRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association, Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society). Retrieved 14 May 2021. Note: For additional work user may have to select 'Search again' and then 'Enter a title:' &/or 'Performer:'
- ↑ Lochrie, Conor (16 April 2021). "Get to Know: iyah may, the Qualified Doctor Turned Alt-Pop Star". The Brag: Tone Deaf. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "2017 Results". UK Songwriting Contest – Official. 2017. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
- ↑ Davies, Brynn (22 August 2018). "20 Aussies Named Winners of US-based International Music Competition". The Music Network. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "'Endless Mistakes' Single by Mayah". Apple Music. 2019. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "'Butterflies (The Rush Inside) feat. Peter Koppes' Single by Mayah". Apple Music. 2019. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "'Making Spaces feat. Peter Koppes' Single by Mayah". Apple Music. 2019. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "'Pray' Single by iyah May". Apple Music. 2019. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "'Tied You Up' Single by iyah May". Apple Music. 2019. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ↑ "Home and Hosed: iyah may premiere". Triple J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 8 Apr 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ↑ "'XO Girl' at APRA search engine". APRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association, Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society). Retrieved 14 May 2021. Note: For additional work user may have to select 'Search again' and then 'Enter a title:' &/or 'Performer:'
- ↑ Smith, Monika (9 April 2021). "iyah may releases new single and video 'XO Girl' featuring Saint Lane". Rawing in the Pit Media. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ↑ "'XO Girl (feat. Saint Lane)' Single by iyah May". Apple Music. 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
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