Kelela
- Type: Singer/Songwriter
- Country: United States
- Born: June 6, 1983 in Washington, D.C., United States
- Active: 1983 - Present
Biography
Kelela is an American singer, songwriter, and producer known for her innovative synthesis of R&B and forward-thinking electronic music. The daughter of Ethiopian immigrants, she first gained widespread recognition with her 2013 mixtape, 'Cut 4 Me', released on the #Fade to Mind# label. Her sound, which is both experimental and deeply rooted in vocal tradition, often explores themes of love, vulnerability, and identity. Her critically acclaimed debut studio album, 'Take Me Apart', released via #Warp Records# in 2017, solidified her status as a unique and influential voice in contemporary music, bridging the gap between underground club sounds and intimate, soulful songwriting.
Genres
Kelela Discography
- Hallucinogen (2015) - EP - rated 3.4/5
- Take Me Apart (2017) - Album - rated 3.47/5
- Take Me a_Part, the Remixes (2018) - Album - rated 3.55/5
- Happy Ending (2022) - Single - rated 4.01/5
- Contact (2023) - Single - rated 4.03/5
- Raven (2023) - Album - rated 3.59/5
- RAVE:N, the Remixes (2024) - Album - rated 3.18/5
- In the Blue Light (2025) - Album - rated 3.83/5
- Idea 1 (2026) - Single - rated 4/5
- new avatar (2026) - Album - rated 3.81/5