Nadia Ali

Nadia Ali (نادیہ علی), born on August 3, 1980, is an American singer and songwriter of Pakistani origin.

She first rose to prominence as the lead singer and songwriter of the group iiO. Their track Rapture, released in 2001, achieved international success, reaching No. 2 on the UK chart and charting in several European countries. Their 2006 single, Is It Love?, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Chart.

After launching her solo career in 2005, Nadia Ali became a highly in-demand vocalist in electronic music. Her debut solo album, *Embers*, was released in 2009. Critics praised her distinctive songwriting approach, blending electronic music, ballads, and Eastern and acoustic influences. Three singles from the album reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Chart, including the No. 1 hit Love Story. The track was nominated at the 25th International Dance Music Awards, while Fantasy was nominated for the Grammy Awards.

To mark ten years of her career, she released a remix compilation in 2010 titled *Queen of Clubs Trilogy*. Rapture was reissued for the occasion and found renewed success on European charts.

In 2011, she collaborated with Starkillers and Alex Kenji on the single Pressure, which became a club and festival anthem and won an International Dance Music Award. Over the course of her career, she has also worked with renowned producers and DJs such as Armin Van Buuren, Schiller, BT, and John Creamer & Stephane K.

Other club successes include Believe It and Must Be The Love.