Enisa

All of life’s lessons, hard knocks, defeats, and victories turn into grit. You can practically hear the hustle in Enisa’s voice. Her petite frame belies a range as tall as the Empire State Building punctuated by blunt and bluesy Brooklyn sass. The New York-born Albanian singer and songwriter spikes pop with raw soul and endless attitude. After posting up 15.8 million views and 3 million streams independently, she amplifies this voice like never before on a series of singles for Atlantic Records. “I’m a hustler,” she exclaims. “Living in Brooklyn, the New York City mentality is so embedded within you. You never stop. You never give up. I dream so big it motivates me. I write some real shit. I don’t wait around for anybody to make it happen. Instead, I work my ass off.” In essence, she spent her whole life preparing for this journey as a first-generation American born to Albanian immigrant parents. At just six-years-old, she taped over an old Harry Potter VHS with a Britney Spears concert. Obsessed with Britney, she practically wore out In The Zone in her portable CD player. In between listening to Albanian music with mom and dad, she often waited by the radio for JAY-Z’s “Dirt Off Your Shoulder” to come on, religiously spun Usher’s Confessions, and eventually discovered the likes of Nina Simone and Amy Winehouse. In fourth grade, she developed a passion for performing by assuming the role of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. Two years later, she shutdown a middle school talent show with her rendition of The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” as the lead singer of her school’s rock band. “I knew I loved to be on stage then,” she smiles. During summer trips to visit family in Montenegro, she witnessed her first concerts before catching a transformative Justin Timberlake show at Barclays Center back home. Following her graduation from Edward R. Murrow High School, she attended Brooklyn College. In between appearing in the Prom Dress web series, she graced the cover of Prom Guide in 2014. She filmed a professional performance video for her cover of “Titanium” by David Guetta and Sia, and it exploded on social media with millions of views. Her take on Hozier’s “Take Me To Church” maintained this momentum. She carried the hook of Statik Selektah’s “Ain’t A Damn Thing Change” [feat. G-Eazy & Joey Bada$$], attracting acclaim from Complex, XXL, ThisSongIsSick, and more. Plus, she joined Scridge and Genda for the viral “Karma (Remix)” Along the way, she delivered a string of solo singles, including “Burn This Bridge” and “Wait for Love”. HighBridge The Label—home to A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Don Q—introduced her to Atlantic Records in 2019 as she honed her sound. “It’s soul pop with ethnic moods,” she says. “I’m Muslim, so I wanted to bring in this Middle Eastern vibe. It’s got my roots with the drums and culture. That’s where my vocals shine the most, because the sound is so close to who I am.” She introduces this sound with “Love Cycle.” Driven by her traffic-stopping vocals and open-hearted honesty, it hints at more to come. “It gives you a little taste of the energy I put into my songs,” she goes on. “It’s really a preview of everything I’m doing and starting to show you what I’ve gone through and my story.” In the end, Enisa’s story really comes to life via her voice. “When you hear me, I want you to walk away empowered,” she leaves off. “I know firsthand you can come out of every situation stronger. I hope you hear a song, apply it to your life, and feel like you can overcome anything. My music is all about embracing this confidence.” You can practically hear the hustle in Enisa’s voice. Her petite frame belies a range as tall as the Empire State Building punctuated by blunt and bluesy Brooklyn sass. The New York-born Albanian singer and songwriter spikes pop with raw soul and endless attitude. Following her graduation from Edward R. Murrow High School, she attended Brooklyn College. She filmed a professional performance video for her cover of “Titanium” by David Guetta and Sia, and it exploded on social media with millions of views. Her take on Hozier’s “Take Me To Church” maintained this momentum. She carried the hook of Statik Selektah’s “Ain’t A Damn Thing Change” [feat. G-Eazy & Joey Bada$$], attracting acclaim from Complex, XXL, ThisSongIsSick, and more. Plus, she joined Scridge and Genda for the viral “Karma (Remix)” Along the way, she delivered a string of solo singles, including “Burn This Bridge and “Wait for Love” HighBridge The Label—home to A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Don Q—introduced her to Atlantic Records in 2019 as she honed her sound. After posting up 15.8 million views and 3 million streams independently, she amplifies this voice like never before on a series of singles for the label led by “Love Cycle.”