Karina Pasian (born July 18, 1991) is an American singer, songwriter and pianist.

[1] Karina Pasian was born in New York City and is of mixed Dominican and Armenian[2][3] descent.

She began working with a vocal coach at the age of eight, and attended the Professional Performing Arts School in New York City along with Taylor Momsen and Mark Indelicato.

[4] In 2003, Pasian met Quincy Jones, who invited her and her family to his home in Bel Air, California.

Additionally, she recorded a cover of Brandy's hit single "Brokenhearted" with R&B singer Sammie the following year.

[11] In 2015, she signed with Universal Music Classics and released the single/video "Love Right Next to You" which received dance remixes in 2016.