QUEEN CHARLI RULES SUPREME

ONE thing that pretty much all British Asian pop stars have had in common is they have quickly crashed and burned after finding success. It is astonishing how many didn’t really have a good plan after making a breakthrough or have wasted a golden opportunity for greatness. The only one who has bucked this trend and deserves way more credit than she gets in south Asian circles is Charli XCX. The halfIndian pop sensation has made all the right moves by mixing up top tracks with expert song writing, big live performances, smart business acumen, cool collaborations, and great fan interactions. The all-conquering pop sensation continued her

great global impact earlier this month with stunning South America shows in Santiago, Buenos Aires, and São Paulo as part of the Primavera Sound Festival. This follows on from an action-packed year that has included amazing album Crash and live performances on the biggest international stages. She has been in a different league to everyone else again and should serve as a strong inspiration for young music hopefuls.