Alessia Cara

The singer released her debut single Here in 2015, when she was just 19 years old. The song received praise both from music critics and listeners. It reached number 19 in both Billboard Hot 100 and the Canadian Hot 100. Even Rolling Stone called the track one of the Top Songs in 2015. The same year she launched the album she titled Know It All, the song Scars to Your Beautiful ranked at the Billboard Hot 100 and Canadian Albums Chart Billboard 200. The track was also one of the original five songs. The track in question was unique because it was based on an interview with Rap-Up many listeners shared their experiences of doubting herself and learning how to love herself. Cara's songs often include positive thoughts about mental wellness and the importance of being self-love. All of Cara's music stems directly from her struggle with depression, insomnia and other health issues. According to an Reuters interview, her album is described as halfway tumultuous, half perfected. She found that therapy made her stronger and she encourages people to try it too. Alessia Cara grew up in Toronto, Canada. Her birth date was July 11, 1996 to parents of Italian origins. Her parents bought her a new guitar that she was able to use to further develop her passion for the music. In 2013, she covered her favorite songs for YouTube, a popular social media site. The goal was to prove that she had both the talent and confidence to become an artist. One of her covers, Sweater Weather, was the first thing that made her stand out. EP Entertainment gave her an opportunity to develop and write her own songs.