Adda Angel
Cambodian songwriter and music producer (born 1989)
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Sar Chakrya Thon (born 1989), known professionally as Adda Angel, is a Cambodian songwriter and music producer. She is known for being a pioneer in the Cambodian Original Music Movement.[1][2]
1989 (age 36–37)
- Singer
- songwriter
- music producer
Adda Angel | |
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Adda performing live at the Smart MEGA 2017 with CL (singer) | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Sar Chakrya Thon 1989 (age 36–37) |
| Genres | Pop Music, New Wave Cambodian Original Music |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Label | Smart Music |
Life and career
Adda began her career as one of Cambodia's first female rap artist with the stage name DJ Adda. She is currently considered one of the top female pop stars of the new Cambodian Original Music scene.[3] She has shared the stage with international acts such as CL (singer)[4] and Rain (entertainer). She is currently signed to Smart Axiata Music Division.[3]
Adda has been an outspoken proponent for original song composition in the Cambodian music industry, publicly criticizing trends in Cambodian contemporary music which copies melodies from existing foreign songs.[5]
In 2012, Adda had a public Facebook row with Cambodian actor Kong Chomrong. The matter escalated to with threats of legal action but was ultimately resolved out of court.[6]
Her top three songs, គ្រាប់ពេជ្រ (Diamond), ពីរនាក់បានហេីយ (Just the Two of Us) and ភ្លើង (Fire) have over 20 million views on YouTube,[7] with Diamond staying in the Top 10 Smart Music Chart for over one year.
In November, 2017, she announced her relationship with American-Cambodian product designer and businessman Allen Dodgson Tan.[8]
In April, 2018, Adda announced the opening of her own beauty salon named Adda & Hair, located in Phnom Penh.[9]
As actress/presenter
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Melody | Judge | Bayon Television | Season 1 |
Discography
ពីរនាក់បានហេីយ (Just the Two of Us)
- Released: 26 November 2016
- Label: Smart Music
- Writer: Adda Angel
- Producer: Noly
គ្រាប់ពេជ្រ (Diamond)
- Released: 25 March 2017
- Label: Smart Music
- Writer: Adda Angel
- Producer: JR Record
ភ្លើង (Fire)
- Released: 27 May 2016
- Label: Smart Music
- Writer: Adda Angel
- Producer: JR Record
Achievements
| Year | Category | Institution or publication | Result | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Most Popular Female Artist | The Mic Cambodia | Won |
