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{{Infobox musical artist
#REDIRECT [[OVO Sound]]
| name = Naomi Sharon
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|3|04}}
| birth_place = [[Rotterdam]], Netherlands
| origin =
| genre = {{flatlist|
*[[Alternative R&B|R&B]]
*[[neo soul]]
*[[world music]]
}}
| instrument = Vocals
| years_active = 2023-present
| label = [[OVO Sound]]
| partner = Jamie Sun (2013-2021)
| website = {{URL|naomisharonmusic.com}}
}}

'''Naomi Sharon''' (born March 4, 1995) is a Dutch singer-songwriter. In early 2023, Sharon became the first female signee to [[Drake (musician)|Drake]]'s record label, [[OVO Sound]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Joe |date=January 20, 2023 |title=Drake Introduces OVO Sound's First Female Artist: 'Been Waiting For This Day' |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/drake-naomi-sharon-ovo-sound |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.ph/3amUW |archive-date=July 22, 2024 |access-date=July 22, 2024 |website=HiphopDX}}</ref> Her debut album, ''Obsidian'', was released later that year in October, being lauded by critics for its emotional depth and diverse range of influences.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Zapatero |first=Jesse |date=October 20, 2023 |title=ALBUM REVIEW: NAOMI SHARON'S DEBUT ALBUM "OBSIDIAN" |url=https://www.abookof.us/music-notes/naomisharonobsidian-albumreview |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240530023104/https://www.abookof.us/music-notes/naomisharonobsidian-albumreview |archive-date=May 30, 2024 |access-date=July 22, 2023 |website=A Book of Us}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Naomi Sharon was born to [[Caribbean]] and [[Netherlands|Dutch]] parents in [[Rotterdam]], [[Netherlands]]. Sharon grew up in a vastly musically inclined family, her father working as a DJ and her mother being a singer. Sharon's aunt also sang, while her uncle played in an [[Musical ensemble|instrumental ensemble]]. She formed her artistic sound around a variety of musicians she admired in her youth, including [[Sade (singer)|Sade]], [[Eva Cassidy]], [[Marcus Miller]], [[Stevie Wonder]] and [[Sting (musician)|Sting]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chambers |first=Brittany |date=March 22, 2024 |title=Naomi Sharon On ‘Obsidian’ & Debut Tour: Opportunity For Collective Healing |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brittanychambers/2024/03/22/naomi-sharon-on-obsidian--debut-tour-opportunity-for-collective-healing/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327192137/https://www.forbes.com/sites/brittanychambers/2024/03/22/naomi-sharon-on-obsidian--debut-tour-opportunity-for-collective-healing/ |archive-date=March 27, 2024 |access-date=July 22, 2024 |website=Forbes}}</ref> While in high school, Sharon preformed in musical theater, appearing in ''[[The Lion King (musical)|The Lion King]]'' and ''[[Dream Girls (musical)|Dream Girls]]''. During the early 2010s, she would record [[Cover version|cover songs]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Ward |first=Steven |date=March 15, 2024 |title=Artists You Should Know: Naomi Sharon |url=https://www.grimygoods.com/2024/03/15/artists-you-should-know-naomi-sharon/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240722221253/https://www.grimygoods.com/2024/03/15/artists-you-should-know-naomi-sharon/ |archive-date=July 22, 2024 |access-date=July 22, 2024 |website=Grimy Goods}}</ref>

== Career ==

=== 2019-present ===
Sharon released her debut single, "The Moon" in 2019. That same year, she gave a [[TED Talk]] for TEDxAmsterdamWomen about [[self-love]], where she performed the song. Her second single, "Breeze" caught the attention of [[Drake (musician)|Drake]], who signed her to his [[OVO Sound]] record label in 2023, making the first female act on its roster. She released two singles titled "Definition of Love" and "Hills" in the anticipation to her debut album, ''Obsidian''. The 12-track album was released on October 20, 2023 to moderate critical success. Steven Ward of Grimy Goods described the project as, "an immense emotional gravitas, created to tap into or articulate the mercurial realms that exist inside of you."<ref name=":1" /> Sharon went on to preform in her debut tour, Obsidian Tour, with three dates in North America and four in Europe.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davies |first=Nicola |date=April 4, 2024 |title=Intentional Simplicity Relays Intricate Emotion: Naomi Sharon Interviewed |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/features/intentional-simplicity-relays-intricate-emotion-naomi-sharon-interviewed/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240518030405/https://www.clashmusic.com/features/intentional-simplicity-relays-intricate-emotion-naomi-sharon-interviewed/ |archive-date=May 18, 2024 |access-date=July 22, 2024 |website=Clash Music}}</ref> She released a single, "Nothing Sweeter" on January 18, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Horvath |first=Zachary |date=January 20, 2024 |title=Naomi Sharon Is Madly In Love On "Nothing Sweeter" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/755060-naomi-sharon-nothing-sweeter-hip-hop-news |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120223901/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/755060-naomi-sharon-nothing-sweeter-hip-hop-news |archive-date=January 20, 2024 |access-date=July 22, 2024 |website=Hot New Hiphop}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Sharon has a home in [[Rotterdam]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Wickes |first=Jade |date=January 19, 2024 |title=How Naomi Sharon went from theatre kid to Drake protégée |url=https://theface.com/music/naomi-sharon-interview-drake-ovo-nothing-sweeter-new-ep |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226081804/https://theface.com/music/naomi-sharon-interview-drake-ovo-nothing-sweeter-new-ep |archive-date=February 26, 2024 |access-date=July 22, 2024 |website=The Face}}</ref>

In 2021, Sharon broke off her engagement and eight-year relationship with ex-fiancé Jamie Sun. It was alleged by Sun on [[Instagram]] that Sharon was having an affair with [[Drake]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zidel |first=Alex |date=September 26, 2022 |title=Drake Accused Of Breaking Up Singer's Relationship During "Certified Lover Boy" Sessions |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/327657-drake-accused-of-breaking-up-naomi-sharons-8-year-engagement-news |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240706231010/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/327657-drake-accused-of-breaking-up-naomi-sharons-8-year-engagement-news |archive-date=July 6, 2024 |access-date=July 22, 2024 |website=Hot New Hiphop}}</ref>

== Artistry ==

=== Musical style ===
Sharon's sound has been described as, "genre-defying." Her songs have been noted to fuse [[alternative R&B]] and [[ambient house]] as well as including foreign influences from [[Afrobeats]] and [[Spanish Music|Spanish music]]. Sharon's songs mainly deal with themes of love, heartbreak, and healing.<ref name=":0" /> Her low register vocals have been described as reminiscent to [[Sade (singer)|Sade]]'s.<ref name=":2" />

== Discography ==

=== Albums ===

* ''Obsidian'' (2023)

== References ==

Revision as of 01:17, 23 July 2024

Naomi Sharon
Born (1995-03-04) March 4, 1995 (age 29)
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2023-present
LabelsOVO Sound
PartnerJamie Sun (2013-2021)
Websitenaomisharonmusic.com

Naomi Sharon (born March 4, 1995) is a Dutch singer-songwriter. In early 2023, Sharon became the first female signee to Drake's record label, OVO Sound.[1] Her debut album, Obsidian, was released later that year in October, being lauded by critics for its emotional depth and diverse range of influences.[2]

Early life

Naomi Sharon was born to Caribbean and Dutch parents in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Sharon grew up in a vastly musically inclined family, her father working as a DJ and her mother being a singer. Sharon's aunt also sang, while her uncle played in an instrumental ensemble. She formed her artistic sound around a variety of musicians she admired in her youth, including Sade, Eva Cassidy, Marcus Miller, Stevie Wonder and Sting.[3] While in high school, Sharon preformed in musical theater, appearing in The Lion King and Dream Girls. During the early 2010s, she would record cover songs.[4]

Career

2019-present

Sharon released her debut single, "The Moon" in 2019. That same year, she gave a TED Talk for TEDxAmsterdamWomen about self-love, where she performed the song. Her second single, "Breeze" caught the attention of Drake, who signed her to his OVO Sound record label in 2023, making the first female act on its roster. She released two singles titled "Definition of Love" and "Hills" in the anticipation to her debut album, Obsidian. The 12-track album was released on October 20, 2023 to moderate critical success. Steven Ward of Grimy Goods described the project as, "an immense emotional gravitas, created to tap into or articulate the mercurial realms that exist inside of you."[4] Sharon went on to preform in her debut tour, Obsidian Tour, with three dates in North America and four in Europe.[5] She released a single, "Nothing Sweeter" on January 18, 2024.[6]

Personal life

Sharon has a home in Rotterdam.[7]

In 2021, Sharon broke off her engagement and eight-year relationship with ex-fiancé Jamie Sun. It was alleged by Sun on Instagram that Sharon was having an affair with Drake.[8]

Artistry

Musical style

Sharon's sound has been described as, "genre-defying." Her songs have been noted to fuse alternative R&B and ambient house as well as including foreign influences from Afrobeats and Spanish music. Sharon's songs mainly deal with themes of love, heartbreak, and healing.[2] Her low register vocals have been described as reminiscent to Sade's.[7]

Discography

Albums

  • Obsidian (2023)

References

  1. ^ Walker, Joe (January 20, 2023). "Drake Introduces OVO Sound's First Female Artist: 'Been Waiting For This Day'". HiphopDX. Archived from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Zapatero, Jesse (October 20, 2023). "ALBUM REVIEW: NAOMI SHARON'S DEBUT ALBUM "OBSIDIAN"". A Book of Us. Archived from the original on May 30, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  3. ^ Chambers, Brittany (March 22, 2024). "Naomi Sharon On 'Obsidian' & Debut Tour: Opportunity For Collective Healing". Forbes. Archived from the original on March 27, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Ward, Steven (March 15, 2024). "Artists You Should Know: Naomi Sharon". Grimy Goods. Archived from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  5. ^ Davies, Nicola (April 4, 2024). "Intentional Simplicity Relays Intricate Emotion: Naomi Sharon Interviewed". Clash Music. Archived from the original on May 18, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  6. ^ Horvath, Zachary (January 20, 2024). "Naomi Sharon Is Madly In Love On "Nothing Sweeter"". Hot New Hiphop. Archived from the original on January 20, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Wickes, Jade (January 19, 2024). "How Naomi Sharon went from theatre kid to Drake protégée". The Face. Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  8. ^ Zidel, Alex (September 26, 2022). "Drake Accused Of Breaking Up Singer's Relationship During "Certified Lover Boy" Sessions". Hot New Hiphop. Archived from the original on July 6, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
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