About Aya
Born 1990. Aya is a musician, record producer and disc jockey.
Aya Sinclair, known mononymously as Aya (stylised in all lowercase), is an English musician and producer from Huddersfield.
History Sinclair began her career recording music under the moniker Loft.
In 2018, Sinclair released a compilation of her bootlegs and edits from that year.
In 2019, she released another EP under the moniker Loft, titled and departt from mono games.
In 2021, Sinclair changed her recording name from Loft to Aya. and the album received a "Best New Music" designation from Pitchfork.
In 2024, aya released a new EP titled Lip Flip.
In 2025, she released her second album, Hexed!, through Hyperdub, with Pitchfork calling it one of "the most unhinged albums of the year".
Discography Studio albums Im Hole (Hyperdub, 2021) Hexed! (Hyperdub, 2025)
EPs Lip Flip (self-released, 2024)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Aya?
English musician
When was Aya born?
Aya was born in 1990.
What is Aya's occupation?
Aya is a musician, record producer and disc jockey.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Aya (music producer)
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