Kelela is a Washington, D.C.-born singer, songwriter, and producer known for pushing alternative R&B into futuristic, electronic territory. Since her breakthrough Cut 4 Me mixtape in 2013, she has built a singular sound across acclaimed projects like Take Me Apart, Raven, and 2026's New Avatar, blending R&B, club music, ambient textures, and indie rock. With her effortlessly expressive vocals and fearless approach to experimentation, Kelela remains one of the most exciting voices in contemporary R&B.
