[3] Inspired by the history of South Asian music and influenced by 60s, 70s and early 2000s eras of South Asian musicians and Western musicians, the album goes around a character's journey called Asha who is a Punjabi space princess from ancient Punjab who learns that life is chaotic and it's full of ups and downs.

But in Aurora's perspective, the album explores her South Asian identity, her personal growth, the modern culture and her past relationships.

Asha's Awakening was released on February 11, following two singles from the album, "Rush" and "Secret" (featuring Vince Staples).

I sent it to this amazing illustrator Lili, who kind of visualize the whole world for us in 2-D. Then we would use her concept art with all the other collaborators and be like, 'how do we bring this character to life?'

The album explores Aurora's South Asian identity,[8] her personal growth, the modern culture and her past relationships.

[3] The album has used and featured a lot of Indian instruments such as the tabla, the electric sitar, the swarmandel, the flute, the Bansuri and the kanjira.

[9] Alice Coltrane, Asha Puthli, The Beatles, Miles Davis, M.I.A., Timbaland, Missy Elliot, Solange, Jai Paul, Nelly Furtado and Sade are the main influences on the album.

[6][9][10] In some songs like "Rush", "Secret", "Magic", "Kismet" and "Asha's Kiss", while singing in English, she included different languages with Hindi and Punjabi.

[...] The album is bold, eccentric and proudly rooted in classical South Asian traditions, whilst sounding fresh and accessible at the same time.

"[15] Pitchfork said that it is "a throat-clearing moment for the singer, drawing on both Western and South Asian inspirations and collaborations for a blend of dance-friendly R&B songs and soothing ballads, each of which stands on her distinctive, quiet strength."