ABOUT KISA
KISA, a twenty-one-year-old upcoming artist, was born and raised in Los Angeles in a Russian-Ukrainian household. She began dancing at the age of two and hasn't stopped since. When she was eight, KISA discovered her love for acting and filmmaking, and starred, produced, and edited her own short films. While growing up, she became a poetry writer, which eventually led to songwriting, winning several poetry contests. Along with performing as a Heels Dancer, at eighteen, KISA had found her voice as a storyteller and has been recording her songs ever since. Simultaneously, she is a senior at Pitzer College, majoring in Media Studies.
MUSIC PRESS
LOS ANGELES TRIBUNE
on "Hurting"
INTRODUCING RISING STAR KISA
WOMEN IN POP
on "Hurting"
INTERVIEW: KISA on her music debut 'Hurting': "It is okay to feel whatever you are feeling, even if you don’t have a reason."
SINCERELY FOXX
on "Hurting"
"The way she delivered this track was smooth, young, and wavy. I wonder if this will be her sound permanently? I would try to force a comparison like Billie Eilish but Kisa is different from her. The harmonies were unique and the pronunciation of her words was cool."
KEEP WALKING MUSIC
on "Hurting"
"We’ve been obsessed with this new single from KISA all week. Titled ‘Hurting’, the new single features a unique vocal performance. The verses and the delivery are smooth and we love the feel-good production style."
FAME MAGAZINE
on "Hurting" Music Video
"The track and music video is all about mental health representation that can help the younger generation talk about their issues as the current climate is allowing for more issues to be created, but watchers of KISA’s latest music video will be something to inspire the masses."
WHEN THE HORN BLOWS
on "Hurting"
"While, ‘Hurting’ is a vulnerable and intimate lyric-led song, KISA’s tender soulful vocal never falters showing humble strength at every turn. 'Hurting’ is also the gift that keeps on giving, ending on a unique instrumental that opens a flood gate of feeling that gives breathing space for contemplation."
HYPE MAGAZINE
on "Hurting" Music Video
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"The young creative has created something beautiful, something that many people can relate to and something that will make any watchers want more."
UNHEARD GEMS
on "Hurting"
"The melancholy single is a debut which shows KISA's fragile side. With a polished exterior and confident presence this track allows listeners to get another side of this emerging gem."
PEACHY MAGAZINE
on KISA
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