Ava Like Lava
Pushing Culture Forward
"She crafts borderless anthems that celebrate identity and fearless self-expression."
Biography
Pop star and songwriter Ava Like Lava blends Middle Eastern heritage with modern pop and rap influences. Born in Japan to Iranian parents and raised in China, her multicultural story shapes her eclectic sound. Signed to Universal Music Publishing, she released "Home" (June 2024) and "Tokyo Thrift" (November 2025), mixing English, Farsi, and Japanese with global pop culture references. Host of podcast The Good Sport, highlighting inspirational athletes and artists from diverse backgrounds, she drives culture forward by crafting borderless anthems celebrating identity, proving fearless self-expression and cultural fusion can create honest art that connects across cultures and speaks to universal human experience.
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