Nadia Ali (born August 3, 1980 in Libya) is a Pakistani-American Singer and Songwriter who is best known as a former member of the band iiO, and for their breakthrough 2001 hit Rapture which reached #2 on the UK Singles chart and topped dance charts all over the world. Early Years and iiO Nadia Ali was born in Libya to Pakistani parents in 1980. The family relocated to Queens, New York City, when she was still a small child, and has remained there until this day. [LINK: http://pakmanzil.wordpress.com/2006/11/24/nadia-ali-first-pakistani-american-electronic-diva/] Article on Pakistani Music and Musician Website "Pakmanzil" Ali has stated in interviews that the music that most influenced her growing up includes Stevie Nicks, Sade, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, U2, Madonna, Led Zeppelin, Carole King, Carly Simon and The Beatles.