ZØYA is the kind of artist who doesn’t just sing—she scorches truth into every lyric, every note, every breath. Born in Pinsk, Belarus and raised in Columbus, Ohio, she grew up between cultures, languages, and worlds, shaping a voice that feels both ancient and electrifyingly current. Her journey began early—writing poems at six, recording worship albums as a young teenager, and training in choir and classical piano—yet even then, her sound carried the raw honesty that would one day define her career. From Russian worship covers uploaded online to indie stages across the U.S. and U.K., she’s moved with a kind of fierce determination that refuses to be boxed in by genre, expectation, or circumstance.
Today, ZØYA is recognized for her gritty tone, magnetic stage presence, and the emotional intensity that pours from her songs. She’s earned acclaim on American Idol, secured placements with global brands like Dove, Benefit Cosmetics, and Jay Shetty, and built a global fanbase through her breakout single “So Far Away,” which exploded on TikTok with more than 170,000 video creations. Her work has been championed by tastemakers such as R3HAB and heard across 300+ college radio stations around the world. But even behind those numbers is something more powerful: a woman using music as a vessel for truth, faith, and healing. Whether she’s singing to a sold-out crowd in London, a college radio listener in the U.S., or a quiet corner of the internet, ZØYA meets her audience where they are—with honesty sharp enough to cut through the noise.
Her newest single, “On My Own,” is one of her most defining releases yet. It captures a specific kind of strength—the kind you earn when life forces you to stand alone. Rather than telling a story of heartbreak or abandonment, the song reframes solitude as liberation. It’s about the moment you stop chasing people who can’t meet you where you are, the moment you recognize that inner peace is worth more than halfhearted loyalty or conditional support. In “On My Own,” ZØYA leans into that clarity with a confidence that feels lived-in and hard-won. The track is not about loneliness—it’s about alignment. It’s the quiet victory of choosing yourself, reclaiming your energy, and finding wholeness without needing external validation.
Listening to “On My Own” feels like sitting in the center of your own storm and realizing the wind no longer pushes you around. There’s a calmness to it, but also fire. ZØYA’s signature rasp carries a mix of pain and resolve, echoing the journey she’s taken from childhood immigration to recording studios in Belarus, from early worship albums to independent EPs like Veracious Heart and Journey, from local performances to international tours. Her voice has always been the anchor—gritty yet tender, vulnerable yet commanding. It’s why fans connect so deeply to her songs: she doesn’t perform from the outside looking in; she sings from the inside out.
What makes ZØYA’s story even more compelling is the heart behind her work. She uses her platform not for aesthetic perfection but for empowerment. She’s outspoken about mental health, human trafficking, poverty, faith, and the immigrant experience—topics she’s witnessed firsthand and refuses to ignore. Her commitment to advocacy is reflected in her volunteer work and her time interning for the U.S. House of Representatives, yet her music remains her most powerful tool for change. Each song becomes a bridge between her inner world and the communities she hopes to uplift.
From the shimmering vulnerability of “I Still Believe” to the viral electricity of “So Far Away” to the bold self-assurance of “On My Own,” ZØYA’s evolution is unmistakable. She has grown from a young girl recording covers in a church, to an indie powerhouse selling out shows in London, New York, Los Angeles, and beyond. And still, she carries the same intention she began with: to spread love, hope, and empowerment.
“On My Own” feels like a culmination—a declaration of identity, independence, and peace. It’s a reminder that choosing yourself is not a retreat but a rise. And with each new release, ZØYA proves that she isn’t just creating songs; she’s creating space—for vulnerability, for faith, for strength, and for anyone searching for their own voice in the noise.
ZØYA stands firmly in that space now, grounded and unshakeable. And with “On My Own,” she invites listeners to join her.
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