Indian singer-songwriter Rhea Raj may share a last name—and a musical family—with KATSEYE’s Lara Raj, but she’s carving out a path entirely her own. A singer, songwriter, and producer, Rhea has been steadily building her career from the ground up. Now, with her recent signing to HYBE x Republic Records, she’s entering a new chapter—and one that puts her own artistry further into the spotlight.
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Music Runs in the Family
Music quite literally runs in the Raj family. Rhea and Lara grew up in a household centered around the arts, with their mother running a dance school. For Rhea, that early exposure eventually grew into a career as a singer, songwriter, and producer, with years of work going into establishing herself as an artist in her own right.
Her journey has already taken her from the American Idol stage to performing at Lollapalooza in 2025, marking milestones that speak to a career steadily gaining momentum.
At the same time, Rhea has carried her Indian heritage with her throughout her rise, weaving her culture into her music videos, performances, and red-carpet appearances. And while having a sister in the global spotlight could easily become part of an artist’s narrative, Rhea has continued to develop a sound, visual language, and creative identity that feel distinctly hers.
The Divine Feminine Meets Personal Style
There’s something undeniably feminine about Rhea’s aesthetic. Perhaps it’s the sultriness of her personal style, or the freedom with which she approaches getting dressed. Brassieres, strategic cutouts, stacked jewelry, and intricate beadwork come together in looks that feel both sensual and culturally inspired.
It’s almost Britney Spears meets Desi glamour—a little pop-star nostalgia, a little South Asian influence, and completely Rhea.
More than anything, Rhea’s growing body of work reflects an artist who is comfortable defining herself on her own terms. Her music, visuals, cultural identity, and personal style all point to someone building a world that feels distinctly hers. Now, with HYBE x Republic Records marking the beginning of a new chapter, Rhea Raj is stepping further into the spotlight as a pop star with a story, sound, and identity of her own.
Featured Image and Photos: RHEA RAJ (via Instagram)
Frequently Asked Questions
Rhea Raj is an Indian singer, songwriter, and producer who shares a last name and musical family with KATSEYE’s Lara Raj, and has recently signed to HYBE x Republic Records to further develop her solo career.
Yes. Rhea Raj and Lara Raj come from the same musical family, growing up in a household centered around the arts, with their mother running a dance school.
Rhea Raj has performed on American Idol and at Lollapalooza in 2025, and has now signed to HYBE x Republic Records, marking a new chapter in her music career.
Rhea Raj weaves her Indian heritage into her music videos, performances, and red-carpet appearances, blending South Asian influence with a pop-star sensibility described as “Britney Spears meets Desi glamour.”
Rhea Raj wore Rohmane to the Grammys, part of a personal style defined by brassieres, strategic cutouts, stacked jewelry, and intricate beadwork.
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