Zsela | |
|---|---|
 Zsela in 2025 | |
| Born | 1995 (age 30–31) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Father | Marc Anthony Thompson |
| Relatives | Tessa Thompson (half-sister) |
Zsela Thompson (/ˈʒeɪlə/ born c. 1995), known mononymously as Zsela, is an American singer-songwriter.12
Early life
Zsela was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Her father is musician Marc Anthony Thompson of Chocolate Genius, Inc. and her older paternal half-sister is actress Tessa Thompson.1
In 2021, she moved to Los Angeles, California.34
Career
She self-released her debut EP Ache of Victory in 2020. Her debut album Big For You was released on Mexican Summer in 2024.567
In May 2025, it was announced that Zsela would be opening for Nourished by Time on the 2025 The Passionate Ones tour.8
Discography
Studio albums
- Big for You (2024)7
Extended plays
Contributions
- Karma & Desire (2020) by Actress – vocals on two tracks4
- choke enough (2025) by oklou – vocal choir on "family and friends"
- Don't Be Dumb (2026) by ASAP Rocky – background vocals on "Don't Be Dumb / Trip Baby"
References
References
- Pareles, Jon (22 April 2020). "This Singer-Songwriter Is the Downtown New York Fashion Scene's Newest Muse". The New York Times. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- "Meet Zsela, a Singer Perfecting the Art of Taking It Slowly". Vogue. 19 April 2018. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- "We Speak To Zsela In The Autumn 19 Issue". Wonderland. 23 October 2019. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- "Zsela Is Making Her Move". V (American magazine). 5 April 2021. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- "Zsela - 'Ache of Victory' EP review: captivating NYC songwriter with a voice that cuts to the core". NME. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- "Zsela: Ache of Victory EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- "Zsela: Big for You review – modern R&B with a leisurely, old-school charm'". The Guardian. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- Strauss, Matthew (2025-05-13). "Nourished by Time Announces Tour of North America and Europe". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- "Zsela Delivers Mesmerizing Debut EP, 'Ache of Victory'". Hypebeast. 28 April 2020. Retrieved 2022-05-03.