Izza Roze, known professionally as Izza, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, and procuder. Her debut EP, I Say This With Love, was released in July 2022. Her second EP, Because I'm Blonde, was released in November 2024.
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| Also known as | Izza Roze |
| Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Labels | Red Roze Records |
| Website | izzaroze.com |
Early life and education
editIzza was born in Los Angeles, California.[1][2] She grew up in Encino, a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley.[3] She was introduced to music as a child, and grew up listening to Led Zeppelin and Johnny Cash.[4] She began songwriting at the age of thirteen and played the piano and guitar.[4]
Izza attended New York University's Liberal Studies School before transferring to the University of Southern California to study music business at the USC Thornton School of Music.[4][5]
Career
editIzza joined a rock band as a guitarist, pianist, and singer when she was a teenager.[4] Jay Z and Kanye West's collaborative studio album Watch the Throne was an early inspiration for Izza's music.[4] She has also cited Gwen Stefani, will.i.am, Pharrell Williams, and Fergie as inspirations.[6]
Her early music was mostly electronic dance music and hip hop, and now she mostly writes pop music.[4][7] She made her professional pop debut in 2020 with the release of her single 405.[8] Later that year she released the single God of Los Angeles.[8] She performed at 320 Festival, an online mental health music festival, alongside Chris Martin of Coldplay, Kiiara, Elohim, Social House, and Echosmith.[8][9] Izza founded Red Roze Records, a small music production company that she produces her music through.[10]
In 2021, she released the single Too Hot, Crying in Silver Lake and LAX to JFK.[11][10] In 2022, she released the singles Love Bracelets, Shut Up!, Nintendo Bitch and Popstar.[8][9][2]
In 2022, Izza purchased a billboard in Los Angeles to advertise her music. The billboard was reportedly outside the residence of her former boyfriend.[6][12] She posted a TikTok video of her posing under the billboard with the caption "My ex cheated on me so I got a billboard with my face on it in front of his apartment so him and his new girl can see me every day", which went viral with over 4.3 million views and thousands of comments.[13] Her actions were applauded by major brands including Tinder and European Wax Center.[13] Izza releases samples of her music on TikTok, and used the social media platform to promote her music.[6]
Her debut EP, I Say This With Love, was released in July 2022.[2]
In 2023, Izza released the single United States of Robbery.[14][3]
On October 14, 2023, Izza performed at Audacy's 10th Annual We Can Survive music festival at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.[15] She was the opener for Maroon 5, OneRepublic, Kelly Clarkson, and David Kushner.[16][17] The concert raised over $600,000 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.[18]
In November 2024, she released an EP titled Because I'm Blonde.[19][20]
Discography
editExtended plays
edit- I Say This With Love (2022)
- Because I'm Blonde (2024)
References
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- ^ a b Notion Staff (November 24, 2022). ""POPSTAR" by Izza". Notion. Archived from the original on June 8, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ a b "Izza Shares New Single 'Crying in Silver Lake'". May 24, 2021. Archived from the original on August 9, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ Ward, Steven (July 22, 2021). "Izza tries to escape from LA on new single "LAX to JFK"". Grimy Goods. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ O'Connor, Amber; Norris, Sophie (November 18, 2022). "Woman gets 'petty' revenge on her ex by putting up billboard outside his home". mirror. Archived from the original on November 25, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ a b "I bought billboards as revenge on cheating ex — one's outside his home". November 18, 2022. Archived from the original on November 24, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ Loewen, Josh (August 16, 2023). "Izza releases pop-punk anthem, "United States of Robbery"". Archived from the original on August 18, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ Tinsley, Katherine (October 27, 2023). "Izza and DJ Kalman Mami Are Using Music To Advocate For Peace". OK!. Reach plc. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ Cingrana, Joe (October 16, 2023). "We Can Survive 2023 'Opening Act' winner Izza offers advice for next year's contenders". Audacy. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ Baltin, Steve (October 13, 2023). "Why We Can Survive Moved East After Nine Years In Los Angeles". Forbes. Forbes Media. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ "Audacy's Sold-out We Can Survive Concert Raises Over $600,000 for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention". Audacy. October 15, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ Girl, Galore (November 15, 2024). "Celebrating Authenticity: Izza's Empowering Pop Journey in "Because I'm Blonde"". Galore Magazine. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ Polsely, Victoria (November 15, 2024). "Pop mastermind Izza chats blonde misconceptions, an Amsterdam show mishap and more [Interview]". Ear Milk. Retrieved November 30, 2024.