Zsela Thompson (/ˈʒlə/ born c. 1995), known mononymously as Zsela, is an American singer-songwriter.[1][2]

Zsela
Born1995
OccupationSinger-songwriter
FatherMarc Anthony Thompson
RelativesTessa Thompson (half-sister)

Early life

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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

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She self-released her debut EP Ache of Victory in 2020, and her debut album Big For You was released on Mexican Summer in 2024.[5][6][7]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Big For You (2024)[7]

Extended plays

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  • Ache of Victory (2020)[2][8]
  • AOV (Remixes) <3 (2021)[4]

Contributions

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References

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  1. ^ a b 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.
  2. ^ a b "Meet Zsela, a Singer Perfecting the Art of Taking It Slowly". Vogue. 19 April 2018. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  3. ^ "We Speak To Zsela In The Autumn 19 Issue". Wonderland. 23 October 2019. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  4. ^ a b c "Zsela Is Making Her Move". V (American magazine). 5 April 2021. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "Zsela: Ache of Victory EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  7. ^ a b "Zsela: Big for You review – modern R&B with a leisurely, old-school charm'". The Guardian. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
  8. ^ "Zsela Delivers Mesmerizing Debut EP, 'Ache of Victory'". Hypebeast. 28 April 2020. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
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