A Teenage R&B Diary With A South Asian Twist

At 17, Toronto’s Aashika Reddy is balancing high school life with a fast-rising music career — and her new EP LOOK AT ME proves she’s not just another teen with a dream, but an artist with a vision.

The six-track project marks her first EP, following a string of singles that have already introduced her as one of the most exciting young voices in Canadian R&B/Pop. But LOOK AT ME feels different: it’s not just a playlist of songs, it’s a teenage diary cracked open and set to music.

Teenage Chaos, Captured in Sound:
If growing up feels like an emotional rollercoaster, LOOK AT ME is the soundtrack for the ride. The title track, with its biting hook “look at me like you look at her”, sets the tone for a project full of heartbreak, infatuation, and self-discovery. Reddy swings between playful delusion and raw vulnerability — singing about falling too hard, ignoring red flags, and rediscovering joy in new crushes and friendships. It’s messy, emotional, and honest — just like being 17.

South Asian Representation in Real Time:
What really makes Reddy stand out is how naturally she brings her South Asian heritage into R&B and pop. On tracks like Time Machine and 3 Steps, traditional tabla percussion sits next to trap beats, while her toplines borrow from the Carnatic vocal runs she grew up practicing.

Bigger Than Just an EP:
Reddy’s goal is clear: she wants to be the kind of artist she didn’t see growing up.

Why LOOK AT ME Matters:

With performances already under her belt at venues like TD Music Hall and Nathan Phillips Square, Aashika Reddy is no longer just “one to watch” — she’s already proving herself. LOOK AT ME is both a milestone and a mission: a call for more representation in pop culture, and a reminder that teenage chaos can make for timeless art.

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