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.jpg) Zsela in 2025 | |
| Born | 1995 (age 30–31) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Father | Marc Anthony Thompson |
| Relatives | Tessa Thompson (half-sister) |
Zsela Thompson (/ˈʒeɪlə/ born c. 1995), known mononymously as Zsela, is an American singer-songwriter.[1][2]
Early life
[edit]Zsela was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Her father is musician Marc Anthony Thompson of Chocolate Genius, Inc. and her older paternal half-sister is actress Tessa Thompson.[1]
In 2021, she moved to Los Angeles, California.[3][4]
Career
[edit]She self-released her debut EP Ache of Victory in 2020. Her debut album Big For You was released on Mexican Summer in 2024.[5][6][7]
In May 2025, it was announced that Zsela would be opening for Nourished by Time on the 2025 The Passionate Ones tour.[8]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Big for You (2024)[7]
Extended plays
[edit]Contributions
[edit]- Karma & Desire (2020) by Actress – vocals on two tracks[4]
- choke enough (2025) by oklou – vocal choir on "family and friends"
- Don't Be Dumb (2026) by ASAP Rocky – background vocals on "Don't Be Dumb / Trip Baby"
References
[edit]- 1 2 Pareles, Jon (22 April 2020). "This Singer-Songwriter Is the Downtown New York Fashion Scene's Newest Muse". The New York Times. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- 1 2 "Meet Zsela, a Singer Perfecting the Art of Taking It Slowly". Vogue. 19 April 2018. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- ↑ "We Speak To Zsela In The Autumn 19 Issue". Wonderland. 23 October 2019. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- 1 2 3 "Zsela Is Making Her Move". V (American magazine). 5 April 2021. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- ↑ "Zsela - 'Ache of Victory' EP review: captivating NYC songwriter with a voice that cuts to the core". NME. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- ↑ "Zsela: Ache of Victory EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- 1 2 "Zsela: Big for You review – modern R&B with a leisurely, old-school charm'". The Guardian. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ↑ Strauss, Matthew (2025-05-13). "Nourished by Time Announces Tour of North America and Europe". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ↑ "Zsela Delivers Mesmerizing Debut EP, 'Ache of Victory'". Hypebeast. 28 April 2020. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
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