Ellise Mariana Gitas (10 September 1998), better known as Ellise, is an American singer-songwriter.

Early life

Ellise was born

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. Her mother moved to the United States from

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at 15 years old. She grew up living with her parents and younger brother, who is also a producer and musician. After attaining her high school diploma from Monte Vista High School, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a singer, when she was age 17.

Career

Ellise began her career at age 16. She has so far released four extended plays (EP), two studio albums, and a number of singles. 2016: In 2016, she was selected for the

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''Uncharted series''. She worked with producer

Chris Seefried Chris Seefried is an American singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as the lead vocalist and frontman of the bands Gods Child, Joe 90, and Low Stars, and as producer and co-writer for the neo-soul band Fitz and the ...

in the series to create her debut single, ''Break Down''. She was also a finalist of the 2016

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Rising Star Competition. In July, she performed at her first major concert at an unveiling of new rides at

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. She released her second single, titled ''Dominoes'' and the music video was directed by Paul Boyd. 2018 - 2019: In 2018, she left her former record label, Grange records. During this period, she independently released singles ''Love Made Me Do It'', ''Fight'', and ''Pinky Promise.'' Tracks ''Nightmares'' and ''911'' enjoyed the most success. This was followed by the release of her 4-track EP, ''Can You Keep A Secret.'' In 2019, she released the halloween themed single ''Under My Bed''. Her brother produced some of these tracks. 2021: In 2021, she got signed to

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, under which she released her debut album ''Chaotic.'' She was featured in

Iggy Azalea Amethyst Amelia Kelly (born 7 June 1990), known professionally as Iggy Azalea (), is an Australian rapper. At the age of 16, Azalea moved from Australia to the United States in order to pursue a career in music. Azalea earned public recognitio ...

's album

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, on the track titled Day 3 in Miami. She released the halloween EP under

, ''Letting The Wolf In.'' In November, she collaborated with DeathbyRomy and

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on ''Soul Sucker pt 2''. She was featured by Savage Ga$p on his debut album title track ''The Long Halloween''. 2022 - 2023: In 2022, she signed to

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produced ''Black Balloons,'' and in 2023, ''Half A Heart''. She also released the single ''Did It Hurt'' in 2023. Also in 2023, she alongside Ashley Sienna, collaborated on the song ''Pretty In The Dark,'' and then on ''Pity Party'' with Neoni''.''

Influences

She names

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Lorde Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor (born 7 November 1996), known professionally as Lorde ( ), is a New Zealand singer-songwriter. Taking inspiration from aristocracy for her stage name, she is known for her unconventional musical styles and i ...

Lana Del Rey Elizabeth Woolridge Grant (born June 21, 1985), known professionally as Lana Del Rey, is an American singer-songwriter. Her music is noted for its cinematic quality and exploration of tragic romance, glamour, and melancholia, with frequent ...

and

Melanie Martinez Melanie Adele Martinez (born April 28, 1995) is an American singer and songwriter. Born in Astoria, Queens, and raised in Baldwin, New York, Martinez rose to fame in 2012 after appearing on the American television vocal talent show ''The Voice ...

as her inspiration. According to

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and

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she makes "dark pop".

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* {{authority control 1996 births Living people 21st-century women singers Singers from Los Angeles American people of Iraqi descent