Chloe Qi Sha Lim (born 1998 or 1999), known professionally as Chloe Qisha, is a Malaysian-born singer based in London. She was included in the BBC's Sound of 2026 shortlist.
Early life Qisha attended an international school in Kuala Lumpur. At age 16, Qisha moved with her family to England, where she went to boarding school. Qisha graduated with a degree in Psychology and then pursued a Masters in Communication. During university, she began uploading song covers to YouTube.
Artistry In 2024, Qisha described her sound as "nostalgic alternative pop". She grew up listening to the disco her parents would play and in particular ABBA, LCD Soundsystem, Talking Heads, the Bee Gees and Tears for Fears. Regarding her adolescent pop influences, Qisha considers herself an "OG fan" of Troye Sivan, calling him a "massive influence" when she started writing and one that has "stood the test of time". She called the likes of Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" the "backbone of my catalogue". She also cited contemporaries including Rosalía and Holly Humberstone as influences. Other artists she has praised include Anderson Paak.
Discography Mixtapes Title Details Fantasize Released: 30 October 2026 Label: Sony Formats: Streaming, digital download
Extended plays Title Details Chloe Qisha Released: 15 November 2024 Label: VLF, Are You Serious? Formats: Streaming, digital download Modern Romance Released: 15 May 2025 Label: VLF, Are You Serious? Formats: Streaming, digital download
Singles Title Year Album "VCR Home Video" 2024 Chloe Qisha "I Lied, I'm Sorry" "Sexy Goodbye" "21st Century Cool Girl" 2025 Modern Romance "Sex, Drugs & Existential Dread" "Modern Romance" "So Sad So Hot" Fantasize "YDH" 2026 "Surprise Surprise" "Baby Girl" "Question of the Day"
Awards and nominations + Organisation Year Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result BBC Radio 1 2026 Sound of 2026 Chloe Qisha Notion New Music Awards 2025 Best New Pop Ivor Novello Awards 2026 Rising Star Award ZYN Rolling Stone UK Awards 2025 The Breakthrough Award
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