Age: 29
female
Alessia Caracciolo, known professionally as Alessia Cara, is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She began posting covers of songs on YouTube at age 13. After uploading acoustic covers of songs such as "Love Yourself" and "Sweater Weather" online, she signed with EP Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings in 2014 and released her debut single, "Here", the following year. It peaked at number 19 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart and was a sleeper hit in the US, peaking at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
In the heart of the city, the once-popular Neon Galaxy Arcade is on the verge of shutting down forever. For talented dancer Max Rivera, determined strategist Zoe Kim, and gifted singer-songwriter Emma Torres, the arcade is more than a building—it's where they discovered their passion for music, dance, and friendship. Everything changes when the trio uncovers a mysterious hidden rhythm machine known as Pump It. Activating it transports them into the spectacular Rhythm Realm, a digital universe powered by music, dance, rap, and creativity itself. There they meet Beat, a wisecracking digital guide, and learn that the Rhythm Realm is being threatened by a powerful force that feeds on silence and self-doubt. To save both worlds, Max, Zoe, and Emma must compete in a legendary musical tournament against elite performers including the undefeated champion Neon, rising dance star Luna Cruz, and viral sensation Tyler Reed. Guided by the legendary DJ Cruise and the magical guardian Harmony, the team journeys through dazzling music kingdoms, neon concert arenas, and rhythm-powered cities where every battle is fought through singing, rapping, dancing, and heart. As friendships are tested and dreams are put on the line, the heroes discover that true greatness isn't about being the best performer—it's about inspiring others to find their own rhythm. Packed with original songs, explosive dance numbers, rap battles, emotional ballads, and unforgettable performances, PUMP IT is a musical adventure where every beat matters and every voice has the power to change the world.
