Aka Kelzz

In the organizer's words:

AKA KELZZ is a British-born, Berlin-based singer-songwriter and creative force who creates cross-genre soundscapes with roots in alternative R&B, soul, house and spoken word. As a queer, non-binary artist, AKA KELZZ uses music as a space for liberation, vulnerability and radical self-expression - bringing to the fore queer narratives that are often sidelined in the mainstream. Inspired by artists such as Lianne La Havas, Little Simz, Sade and Cleo Sol, AKA KELZZ's sound fuses silky layers of vocals with emotionally grounded lyrics that explore themes of love, identity, healing and resistance. AKA KELZZ's performances create an emotional sanctuary - intimate, haunting and unadulteratedly real.

In November 2024, KELZZ released their debut album "Odyssey", a powerful sonic journey that marks a new chapter in the artist's career. The work showcases AKA KELZZ's ability to fuse sensuality with introspection, combining elements of soul, R&B and spoken word into a cohesive narrative rooted in personal transformation. In addition, KELZZ now dives deeper into electronic territory with a series of songs that approach house, jungle and drum & bass, revealing a new, club-ready side while retaining the artist's emotional core.