Indie Music Women’s Featured Artist of the Day is…
Sharmila (@sharmilaonline)
Netherlands based R&B pop sensation Sharmila was interested in performing arts at a young age. During her childhood, she took dance lessons. Later, as her interest in music grew, she took voice lessons. Soon, Sharmila began writing her own songs. Today, her song-writing has taken flight with her second album scheduled to be released this year.
Sharmila has also released ‘DNA Damage’ off her upcoming album, which she performed in Portland last year. As a sought-after artist, Sharmila was the opening artist for the popular American boy band ‘O-Town’ last year, paving the way for more headlining performances. Stemming from an MTV produced reality show, O-Town had a string of popular hits from 2000-2013 and have now returned to the music scene; Sharmila was honoured to be part of their return.
Sharmila dropped her latest album, the self-titled album ‘Sharmila’ which contains previously written songs and material providing a real variety of styles to listen to. The R&B dance-influenced album is an easy listen for fans. Well produced samples and loops set the foundation for most of the songs. At times you can hear hints of the ’90s to early 2000’s rap and R&B influences. Perhaps some inspiration has been drawn from the bigger names from that time like Dre and Eminem, yet there’s dance and club music elements too.
Sharmila shared with me what it means to her personally to be an indie music woman artist:
“To be an indie music woman artist means to me that I can be myself, express myself and tell my story through music and share with the world. Not all countries even western countries are tolerant and accepting towards women artists and i think that’s something that should finally change. Music doesn’t have an age, color or race, it’s something universal that unites people from all backgrounds. I’m grateful for every listener who’s listening to my songs.”
You can hear Sharmila’s single “Burning For You (Club Mix)” on the Indie Music Women’s Spotify playlist.
