Carisa Zhavia Ward (born March 6, 2001) is an American singer and songwriter. Zhavia rose to fame after competing in singing reality television show The Four: Battle for Stardom, which premiered on Fox on January 4, 2018, where she was one of four finalists.[2] In May 2018, Ward signed a deal with Columbia Records, and was featured on Diplo, French Montana, and Lil Pump's single "Welcome to the Party" for the Deadpool 2 soundtrack.[3][4] She started her first tour on March 6, 2019, and later that year would perform a cover of "A Whole New World" with Zayn Malik for the Aladdin soundtrack.[5][6]

Zhavia Ward
Ward performing in 2019
Ward performing in 2019
Background information
Birth nameCarisa Zhavia Ward
Born (2001-03-06) March 6, 2001 (age 23)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresR&B[1]
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2018–present
LabelsColumbia
Websitezhaviamusic.com

Discography edit

Extended plays edit

List of extended plays, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details
17[7]

Singles edit

As a lead artist edit

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Rhy

"Candlelight"[8]
(solo or featuring Jeremih)
2018 40[9] 17
"Deep Down"[10]
"100 Ways"[11]
"17"[12] 2019
"Waiting" 2020 TBA
"God Sent You" 2022 TBA

As a featured artist edit

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
[13]
US
R&B/HH

[14]
AUS
[15]
CAN
[16]
CZH
[17]
FRA
[18]
NZ
Heat.

[19]
SCO
[20]
"Welcome to the Party"
(Diplo, French Montana and Lil Pump featuring Zhavia)
2018 78 54 87 55 36 146 8 93 Deadpool 2
"My Baby"
(Lil Skies featuring Zhavia)
2021 - - - - - - - - Unbothered (Deluxe)

Promotional singles edit

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Bub.

[21]
AUS
[22]
IRE
[23]
NZ
Hot

[24]
SWE
[25]
UK
[26]
"Unforgettable"
(The Four Performance)
2018 Non-album single
"Killing Me Softly with His Song"
(The Four Performance)
"Say Something"
(The Four Performance)
"Man Down"
(The Four Performance)
"A Whole New World"[27]
(with Zayn)
2019 17 73 64
[28]
8 [A] 68 Aladdin (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Filmography edit

Television roles
Year Title Role Note
2018 The Four: Battle for Stardom Herself Season 1 finalist

Awards and nominations edit

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2018 Talent Recap Fan Choice Awards Breakout Talent Show Star The Four: Battle for Stardom Nominated
2019 Teen Choice Awards Choice Song From A Movie A Whole New World Won

Tours edit

Headlining edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ "A Whole New World" did not enter the Swedish Singellista Chart, but peaked at number 11 on the Swedish Heatseeker Chart.[29]

References edit

  1. ^ Andy Kellman. Zhavia Ward at AllMusic. Retrieved June 27, 2019.
  2. ^ Halperin, Shirley (May 17, 2018). "Columbia Records Signs 'The Four' Finalist".
  3. ^ "'The Four' Star Zhavia Signs Million Dollar Deal with Columbia Records". May 17, 2018.
  4. ^ "diplo , French Montana , & Zhavia Ward Release "Welcome to the Party" Music Video". May 21, 2018.
  5. ^ Watkins, Gwynne (May 9, 2019). "Disney fans are swooning over Zayn's 'A Whole New World' video — and his resemblance to Aladdin". Yahoo Finance.
  6. ^ "How YOU Can Party With Zhavia On Her 18th Birthday & See Her on Tour!". December 18, 2018.
  7. ^ "17 by Zhavia Ward – Spotify". Spotify. June 14, 2019. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  8. ^ "Candlelight – Single by Zhavia Ward (iTunes)". Apple Music. July 29, 2018.
  9. ^ https://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f0=ss_chart_search_title%3A%22Candlelight%22&f1=ts_chart_artistname%3AZhavia%20Ward%20Featuring%20Jeremih&refine=1 [dead link]
  10. ^ Deep Down – Single by Zhavia Ward, August 30, 2018, retrieved August 30, 2018
  11. ^ 100 Ways – Single by Zhavia Ward, December 12, 2018, retrieved December 12, 2018
  12. ^ "'17' out 5/31". May 27, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2019 – via Twitter.
  13. ^ Peaks in the United States:
  14. ^ Peaks in the United States:
  15. ^ Peaks in Australia:
  16. ^ Peaks in Canada:
  17. ^ "ČNS IFPI". hitparada.ifpicr.cz.
  18. ^ "lescharts.com – Discographie Zhavia Ward". lescharts.com.
  19. ^ Peaks on the NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart:
  20. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com.
  21. ^ "Zhavia Ward Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
  22. ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #526". auspOp. June 1, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  23. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  24. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. December 10, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
  25. ^ "ZAYN & ZHAVIA WARD | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com.
  26. ^ "ZAYN & ZHAVIA WARD Chart History: UK Official Charts". Official Charts. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
  27. ^ "Aladdín (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman & Tim Rice". iTunes. May 22, 2019.
  28. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
  29. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 20". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved May 17, 2019.