Njomza
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Birth name | Njomza Vitia |
Born | April 22, 1994 |
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Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2007–present |
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Website | notnjomza |
Njomza Vitia (/ˈnjɒmzə ˈviːtiə/; Albanian: [ˈɲɔmza viˈtia]; born 22 April 1994), known mononymously as Njomza, is an Albanian-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 was born to Kosovo Albanian parents and grew up in Chicago, Illinois. Her father, Faik Vitia, and her mother, Sheki Vitia (née Haziri) were born in Pristina, Kosovo. Her parents left Kosovo in 1992.[2] She has an older sister who is five-years older than her. As a child, Njomza was introduced to R&B music through her sister, and began listening to rock music and pop rock 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. It was through covers that Njomza was discovered by Mac Miller, who signed Njomza 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[]
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Sad For You |
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Vacation |
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LIMBO |
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Mixtapes[]
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Gold Lion |
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