Elsa Mickayla is an Indonesian singer-songwriter, producer, and content creator based in Singapore. She doubles as a soprano in the award-winning local a cappella group, The Island Voices, where she performed at the 2022 and 2023 National Day Parades.
The R&B and pop singer debuted in 2017 with the single "Haywire." She cites American divas Jojo, Victoria Monét, and Tori Kelly as her musical influences. Over the years, she has collaborated with several artists, including Singapore's Owen Li, llina Hats from India, and South Korean artists ZIONN, and JUNG. A captivating live performer, Elsa Mickayla has graced the stage across platforms such as the Singapore Night Festival, All Things New, and IGNITE Stay Home Edition.
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GET TO KNOW - completed August 2024
3 words to describe you:
Heart of Gold
3 words to describe your music:
Golden Era R&B
Describe the moment you knew that you wanted to pursue music:
My mom, who has always been incredibly supportive, recognized my musical talent from the start. When I didn't get into the polytechnic program I aimed for, my mom and sister encouraged me to audition for Lasalle College of the Arts. There, I met a group of exceptionally talented and motivated musicians who inspired me to improve my skills and pursue a career in music.
How does your heritage impact your art?
In Indonesia, music is incredibly important, and we listen to a lot of R&B, which has influenced my songwriting significantly.
What moment are you most proud of in your music journey so far?
Producing my own music and singing with 14 other talented voices in the Island Voices group is a dream come true and incredibly fulfilling musically.
Your next music/career goal:
Currently, my goal is to continue releasing more music and performing original songs, either solo or with the Island Voices.
If you could collaborate with anyone, who and why?
I’d love to collaborate with Tori Kelly and Jacob Collier to see how they would interpret my music and lyrics. I believe working with them would help me expand the possibilities of what my writing can become.
Top 3 go to songs/artists:
Shelter - Tori Kelly
Change - FLO
On My Mama - Victoria Monet
Words you live by:
I know my value. Anyone else's opinion doesn’t really matter.
Anything else you'd like to share:
I released a new single on August 30 titled "Say It To Me." It is the third song from my upcoming debut full-length album, Season One.
