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aya (real name Aya Sinclair) is a boundary-pushing electronic producer, vocalist, and writer whose work bends genre, language, and form. Born in Huddersfield and signed to the influential Hyperdub label, aya crafts visceral, disorienting soundscapes that fuse club rhythms with spoken word, noise, and razor-sharp social commentary. Her music explores themes of identity, power, embodiment, and queernessâdelivered with a distinctly northern wit and poetic urgency. Formerly known under the moniker LOFT, aya emerged from the UKâs experimental underground with a series of acclaimed releases that challenged the conventions of dance music. Her 2021 album im hole, released via Hyperdub, marked a pivotal momentâequal parts personal excavation and sonic provocation. Critics praised the record for its fearless vulnerability and inventive production, earning it spots on year-end lists from Resident Advisor, The Wire, and Pitchfork. Live, ayaâs performances blur the lines between DJ sets, performance art, and confessional monologueâunpredictable, confrontational, and deeply human. Whether on the club floor or in a gallery space, ayaâs work refuses easy categorisation, demanding active listening and emotional engagement. In 2025, she released her second critically acclaimed album hexed!, which was also on heavy rotation in underground music circles.
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