Njomza Vitia (; ; born 22 April 1994) is an American singer and songwriter. She is currently signed with Capitol, Motown, and SinceThe80s. Since 2013, she has released one mixtape and three EPs.
Early life
Njomza Vitia was born to Kosovo Albanian parents in Ludwigsburg, Germanyhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/2021/07/23/streamwood-native-njomza-vitia-returns-home-for-solo-set-at-lollapalooza/, and grew up in Chicago, Illinois. Her father, Faik Vitia, and her mother, Sheki Vitia (née Haziri) are from Pristina, Kosovo. Her parents left Kosovo in 1992. She has an older sister. As a child, Njomza was introduced to R&B music through her sister, and began listening to rock and pop rock music during middle school.
Career Njomza began her career in music as the front woman for an alternative band called Scarlett. The band had a strong following and played Warped Tour in 2010. Once the band dismantled in 2011, Njomza went on to pursue her career as a solo artist. She posted cover versions on YouTube of Mac Miller, Kid Cudi, and various other artists. She was discovered by Mac Miller, who signed her to his Warner Bros. Records imprint, REMember Music.
She also co-wrote Ariana Grande's songs "7 Rings" and "Thank U, Next".
Discography
Extended plays
Title Album details Sad For You Released: April 7, 2017 Label: REMember Format: Digital download Vacation Released: November 9, 2018 Label: SinceThe80s, Motown, Capitol Format: Digital download LIMBO Released: June 25, 2021 Label: SinceThe80s, Motown, Capitol Format: Digital download STAGES Released: May 12, 2023 Label: SinceThe80s, Empire Distribution Format: Digital download
Mixtapes
TitleAlbum details Gold Lion Released: April 22, 2013 Label: REMember Format: Digital download
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