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Sabi is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She has been featured on songs by Britney Spears, Cobra Starship and New Boyz. Sabi is signed to Warner Bros. Records.

2009—present: Debut album

In 2009, Sabi was approached by The Co-Stars, a production team who were looking to launch a female duo. The Bangz, featuring Sabi and another performer named Ella Ann, signed to VNR, Asylum Records and Warner Bros. Records and had released two singles when Ella Ann was seriously injured and unable to continue, leaving Sabi to soldier on alone. “The whole experience was an emotional rollercoaster,” Sabi says. “We were so excited because all this stuff was happening. We had shot our first video and it had close to a million views on YouTube. But no one felt the Bangz could continue without Ella. We tried. I shot a video and did some performances on my own with back-up dancers.”

Executives at Warner Bros. Records loved Sabi’s talent and energy and wanted to continue the label’s relationship with her as a solo artist. Currently working in the studio with Benny Blanco, Klas from Teddybears, Diplo, Ammo, DJ Cirkut, The Cataracs and The Co-Stars, she is pouring everything she has into working on her debut album, which she says will incorporate her love for pop, alternative rock, and urban music. “I’m a pop artist, but I want to bring some rawness and urban swagger to the table,” Sabi says. “I’m really inspired by artists like Lauryn Hill, Bat for Lashes, Florence + the Machine, and Lykke Li. They are strong women with a unique point of view who have something substantial to say. I want to be able to address real issues in my songs, but still keep it sounding fun. It’s okay to have party songs, but I don’t want to make cookie-cutter music. I’m looking forward to everyone hearing what I can do.”

Sabi started attracting attention from her rap on Britney Spears' song, "(Drop Dead) Beautiful", from her 2011 album, "Femme Fatale". “I grew up watching Britney’s videos. It’s crazy to want to be a part of the music industry my entire life and then get the opportunity to be featured on a record by one of my idols,” says Sabi. She was also featured in a Cobra Starship single, "You Make Me Feel...".

Guest Appearances

2011: Britney Spears - (Drop Dead) Beautiful (feat. Sabi)

2011: Cobra Starship - You Make Me Feel (feat. Sabi)

2011: New Boyz - Tough Kids (feat. Sabi)