Zsela

Zsela
Zsela
Born	1995 (age 29–30); Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Father	Marc Anthony Thompson
Relatives	Tessa Thompson (half-sister)
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Zsela Thompson (/ˈʒeɪlə/ born c. 1995), known mononymously as Zsela, is an American singer-songwriter.^[1]^[2]

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.^[3]^[4]

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.^[5]^[6]^[7]

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

Ache of Victory (2020)^[2]^[9]
AOV (Remixes) <3 (2021)^[4]

Contributions

Karma & Desire (2020) by Actress – vocals on two tracks^[4]
choke enough (2025) by oklou – vocal choir on "family and friends"

References

^ ^a ^b 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.
^ ^a ^b "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.
^ ^a ^b ^c "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.
^ ^a ^b "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.

External links

Zsela on Bandcamp
Zsela discography at Discogs

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[vogue-satenstein-1] 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.

[nytimes-pareles-2] "Meet Zsela, a Singer Perfecting the Art of Taking It Slowly". Vogue. 19 April 2018. Retrieved 2022-05-03.

[3] "We Speak To Zsela In The Autumn 19 Issue". Wonderland. 23 October 2019. Retrieved 2022-05-03.

[vmagazine-4] "Zsela Is Making Her Move". V (American magazine). 5 April 2021. Retrieved 2022-05-03.

[5] "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.

[6] "Zsela: Ache of Victory EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2022-05-03.

[:0-7] "Zsela: Big for You review – modern R&B with a leisurely, old-school charm'". The Guardian. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-18.

[8] Strauss, Matthew (2025-05-13). "Nourished by Time Announces Tour of North America and Europe". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-09-14.

[9] "Zsela Delivers Mesmerizing Debut EP, 'Ache of Victory'". Hypebeast. 28 April 2020. Retrieved 2022-05-03.

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Born	1995 (age 29–30) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Father	Marc Anthony Thompson
Relatives	Tessa Thompson (half-sister)