Kelela Mizanekristos (born June 4, 1983) is an American singer. She made her debut in the music industry with the release of her 2013 mixtape "Cut 4 Me". In 2015, she released "Hallucinogen", an EP which deals with the beginning, middle, and end of a relationship in reverse chronological order. Her debut studio album, "Take Me Apart", was released in 2017 to critical acclaim. After a nearly 5-year hiatus, Kelela released her second album, "Raven", in February of 2023.