Talia Perese

Talia Perese is a 20-year-old R&B/Pop artist from Auckland, New Zealand, known for her smooth vocals, emotional songwriting, and polished production. Drawing influence from Kehlani, Ariana Grande, and SAILORR, Talia’s sound blends vulnerability and strength with modern R&B/Pop energy.
 
Her debut single “Echo” (produced by EDYONTHEBEAT and Grammy-winner ASTRO) earned over a million streams and over 5 million views across TikTok and Instagram. Her latest release “Skin Deep” a slow-burning romantic R&B ballad - has already surpassed 700K streams as well as over 2 million views on social media, with a remix featuring Myshaan. Her self-titled album last year has over 2 million streams.
 
Managed by producer EDYONTHEBEAT, Talia also drew early attention from RCA Records. With more singles planned for 2026 and another album on the way, she’s quickly becoming one of Aotearoa’s most promising new voices.
 
Nominated for: Talia Perese
Finalist for:
AUCKLAND COUNCIL BEST PACIFIC FEMALE ARTIST
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