ASHY (pronounced as “A-Shee”) is a talented pop artist and songwriter from Aotearoa, New Zealand. Her music stands out for its refined production, captivating vocals, and memorable melodies that linger in the listener’s mind.

Her new single “Ottoman” reflects the internal struggles she has faced in the music industry and in life. The song touches on the themes of the underestimation of women in the world of commercial entertainment. The pre-chorus lyrics: “Too often I’m confused, I’m 10 steps behind at the start, on the Ottoman without oxygen, while you walk, I run,” directly express her feelings of having to put in ten times the effort to gain the same recognition as her peers, despite facing unequal circumstances.

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