Kelela is an Ethiopian-American singer-songwriter, producer, and visual artist. She was first recognized in the early 2010s through a series of high-profile collaborations with artists such as Solange, BJ the Chicago Kid, and Teengirl Fantasy. In 2013, she released her first commercial mixtape, Cut 4 Me, to widespread critical acclaim. The following year, she released a free EP, Hallucinogen, which featured remixes from producers like Kingdom and Jamie xx. In 2017, she released her debut studio album Take Me Apart to even further critical acclaim. Her second studio album, Juno, was released in 2020 and the single, "On the Line" featured more experimental production and singing. Her music draws on influences from R&B, hip hop, and electronic music, resulting in a hybrid style which has been met with great critical praise.