Biography
Kelela is a singer and songwriter born in Washington, D.C. She grew up playing violin and orchestral music, and spent time in the city's punk and indie scene before building a career in electronic and R&B music.[1]
Her key releases include the mixtape Cut 4 Me, the 2017 album Take Me Apart, the 2023 album Raven, and the live album In The Blue Light. Her 2026 album new avatar, released through Warp Records, was produced almost entirely by Oscar Scheller and includes guests Fousheé, PinkPantheress and A.K. Paul.[1][2]
The single "point blank" is credited to Kelela alone in the sources consulted. The "heavensouls" billing in this entry could not be confirmed.
References
- The Fader: Kelela wants her songs to feel as complex as real life — Background, process and album context
- Paste: Kelela, new avatar album review — Career overview and album reception