Aka Kelzz

Berlin-based singer-songwriter Aka Kelzz has always loved making music. Growing up in the UK, coming from a musical family and heavily influenced by Neo-Soul artists such as Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, and India Arie, Kelzz always dreamt of creating their own music.

Whilst growing up and working to find their own voice, Kelzz faced several difficulties being told their voice was not at the same standards as others. Plus being a fat dark-skinned teen with limited representation in the media, Kelzz was unable to see where they would fit in and be visible.

Having to deal with these difficulties, Kelzz then started journaling as a form of empowerment and resistance to write their feelings and emotions in a safe space, which would then help create songs in the future.

It took leaving their home in the UK - their personal and musical base - and moving to Berlin, when Kelzz decided to try music again and find new artists to collaborate with. After many failed band attempts, the pandemic seemed to be the perfect time to learn and produce their own music.

Finding Rafa Mura, seemed to be the final link to the start of their career and now Aka Kelzz has become a household name in Berlin in the Soul music scene. And after a successful year supporting the likes of Pip Millet and Madison Mcferrin, Aka Kelzz is set to skyrocket and continue to build and share their caressing vibe, which allows people “to feel what I feel with my creations.-”

When you look at me, remove any assumptions that you may have and enjoy the simplicity and creativity of the music.