The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
Angus teenager
CARNOUSTIE: Priya hopes release will be first of many in a singing career
Priya Ferguson, who quit school at 16 to pursue a music career, has made mum Rochelle very proud by releasing her first single.
An Angus teenager who quit school at 16 to pursue a music career has released her first single.
Priya Ferguson, 18, from East Haven, writes her own material and has dreamed of being a recording artist since she was a little girl.
She left Carnoustie High School aged 16 to pursue her music dream and was signed by Rsartists in Soho following her first ever audition.
Priya’s first single Falling was released on Spotify and itunes on Hogmanay and she said she’s excited about what the future holds, with more material set for release later this year.
“I’m really excited to release my own work because this is something I’ve always dreamed of,” she said.
“I actually started writing Falling when I was in the car to London aged 16 and it’s something that everyone can relate to.
“I try and write from other people’s experiences and although there are people who inspire me I want to be my own artist.
“My sound is a mix of different genres like R&B, pop and soul and my ultimate goal is to make music my career.” She said that despite releasing a single her feet are very much on the ground and she hailed the support she has been given by family and friends as she pursues her dream — especially mother Rochelle, father Ali, sister Rahma, 16, and brother Zain, 14.
Priya travels to London twice a month to work in the studio while taking on various jobs towards expenses, continuing to write, rehearse and record in her bedroom whenever she gets the chance.
Her diary has also been filling up with bookings to sing at special occasions across Tayside, such as charity events, weddings, community events and even a Christmas lights switch-on.
Priya’s single is available now to download.