Njomza Explained

Njomza
Birth Name:Njomza Vitia
Birth Date:22 April 1994
Origin:
  • Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Years Active:2007–present
Instrument:Vocals

Njomza Vitia (; in Albanian ˈɲɔmza viˈtia/; born 22 April 1994), known professionally as Njomza, is an American singer and songwriter. She is currently signed with Capitol, Motown, and SinceThe80s. Since 2013, she has released one mixtape and three EPs.

Life and career

Njomza Vitia[1] was born to Kosovo Albanian parents in Chicago, Illinois, where she grew up. Her father, Faik Vitia, and her mother, Sheki Vitia (née Haziri) are from Pristina, Kosovo. Her parents left Kosovo in 1992.[2] She has an older sister. As a child, Njomza was introduced to R&B music through her sister, and began listening to rock and pop rock music during middle school.[3]

Njomza began her career in music as the front woman for an alternative band called Scarlett. The band had a strong following and played Warped Tour in 2010. Once the band dismantled in 2011, Njomza went on to pursue her career as a solo artist. She posted cover versions on YouTube of Mac Miller, Kid Cudi, and various other artists. She was discovered by Mac Miller, who signed her to his Warner Bros. Records imprint, REMember Music.[4] [5] [6]

She also co-wrote Ariana Grande's songs "7 Rings" and "Thank U, Next".[7] [8] [9]

Discography

Extended plays

TitleAlbum details
Sad For You
Vacation
LIMBO
STAGES

Mixtapes

Notes and References

  1. News: What do Dua Lipa, Rita Ora and Ava Max have in common? . The Economist . 2022-05-01 . 0013-0613.
  2. Trust. Gary. Why Albanian Artists Are Having a Moment On the Charts. Billboard. April 22, 2019. August 30, 2019.
  3. Web site: Njomza Talks New EP 'Vacation', Early Musical Exploration into Multiple Genres. YouTube. 12 March 2019 .
  4. Web site: New Motown Artist NJOMZA Talks Mac Miller and More. Shirley. Ju. February 19, 2019. LA Weekly.
  5. Web site: NJOMZA Talks Gov Ball, Dropping Genres, Mac Miller. June 1, 2019. Grammy Award.
  6. Web site: Singer NJOMZA on Working With Ariana Grande, Best Advice From Mac Miller. August 20, 2019. Us Weekly.
  7. Web site: NJOMZA, Ariana Grande's "thank u, next" Co-Writer, Steps Into the Spotlight. Gerrit. Feenstra. February 20, 2019. August 30, 2019. Phoenix New Times.
  8. Trust. Gary. Anderson. Trevor. Ariana Grande's Record Week & Guest Njomza on Co-Writing '7 Rings' & 'Thank U, Next': Chart Beat Podcast. Billboard. February 21, 2019. August 30, 2019.
  9. Web site: Go Under the Covers With Ariana Grande's BFF Njomza. March 15, 2019. Cosmopolitan.
  10. Web site: Njomza – Gold Lion (Mixtape) . Hypebeast. 26 April 2013 .