# Ellise

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**Ellise Mariana Gitas** (born September 10, 1998), known [mononymously](/source/Mononym) as **Ellise**, is an Iraqi-American singer and songwriter.[1] She is known for her [dark-pop](/source/Dark_pop) influenced songs and her [Halloween](/source/Halloween) themed extended plays. Her debut studio album, *Chaotic*, was released in 2021.

## Early life

Ellise was born in [Foster City, California](/source/Foster_City,_California).[2] Her mother moved to the United States from [Iraq](/source/Iraq) at 15 years old.[3] She grew up living with her parents and younger brother, who is also a producer and a musician.[4][5] After attaining her high school diploma from [Monte Vista High School](/source/Monte_Vista_High_School_(Spring_Valley,_California)), she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a singer, when she was age 17.[6]

## Career

In 2016, she was selected for the [Uproxx](/source/Uproxx) *Uncharted* series.[7][6] She worked with producer [Chris Seefried](/source/Chris_Seefried) in the series to create her debut single, "Break Down".[6] She was also a finalist of the 2016 [iHeartRadio](/source/IHeartRadio) Rising Star Competition.[8][9] In July, she performed at her first major concert at an unveiling of new rides at [Luna Park](/source/Luna_Park_(Coney_Island,_2010)).[10][11] She released an [EDM](/source/Electronic_dance_music) single titled "Dominoes" and the music video was directed by [Paul Boyd.](/source/Paul_Boyd_(director))[2]

In 2018, she left her former record label, Grange records. During this period, she independently released the [dark-pop](/source/Dark_pop) singles "Love Made Me Do It", "Fight!", and "Pinky Promise". Tracks "Nightmares" and "911" enjoyed the most success.[12] This was followed by the release of her debut extended play (EP), *Can You Keep a Secret.[13]* In 2019, she released her second EP *Under My Bed*. Her brother produced some of the song in the EP.[4]

In 2021, she got signed to [Empire Records](/source/Empire_Distribution),[14] under which she released her debut album *Chaotic.*[13][15] She was featured in [Iggy Azalea](/source/Iggy_Azalea)'s album [The End of an Era](/source/The_End_of_an_Era_(album)), on the track "Day 3 in Miami".[16][17] She released her third EP, *Letting The Wolf In*.[18][19][20] In November, she collaborated with [DeathbyRomy](/source/DeathbyRomy) and [Mothica](/source/Mothica) on a remix for the song "Soul Sucker", originally from the EP.[21][22] She was featured by [Savage Ga$p](/source/Savage_Ga$p) on his debut album title track *The Long Halloween*.[23]

In 2022, she signed to [AWAL](/source/AWAL). [Erik Ron](/source/Erik_Ron) produced "Black Balloons" and in 2023, "Half a Heart".[24][13] She also released the single "Did It Hurt" in 2023.[22] The same year, she collaborated with Ashley Sienna on the song "Pretty in the Dark",[25] and then on "Pity Party" with Neoni.[26]

## Influences

She names [Ariana Grande](/source/Ariana_Grande), [Lorde](/source/Lorde), [Lana Del Rey](/source/Lana_Del_Rey) and [Melanie Martinez](/source/Melanie_Martinez) as her inspirations.[27][28] According to [*Paper* Magazine](/source/Paper_(magazine)) and [*Wonderland* Magazine](/source/Wonderland_(magazine)), she makes "[dark pop](/source/Dark_pop)".[20][21]

## Discography

### Studio albums

Title Notes Chaotic Released: May 14, 2021 Label: Empire Pretty Evil Released: March 28, 2025 Label: Hell Bent Heaven Sent

### Live albums

Title Notes Chaotic (Live) Released: September 10, 2021 Label: Hell Bent Heaven Sent / Empire

### Extended plays

Title Notes Can You Keep a Secret? Released: October 12, 2018 Label: Hell Bent Heaven Sent Under My Bed Released: October 17, 2019 Label: Hell Bent Heaven Sent Letting the Wolf In Released: October 15, 2021 Label: Empire Over Her Dead Body Released: October 13, 2023 Label: Hell Bent Heaven Sent Bedroom Confessional Released: April 10, 2026 Label: Hell Bent Heaven Sent

### Singles

Title Year Album "Break Down" 2016 rowspan="6" "Dominoes" "Love Made Me Do It" 2018 "Pinky Promise" "Fight!" "Keep It To Myself" 2019 "Bubblegum Brain" 2021 Chaotic "Feeling Something Bad..." "Over Breakfast" "Soul Sucker, Pt. 2" (with DeathbyRomy and Mothica) rowspan="7" "Black Balloons" 2022 "Did It Hurt?" "brokenboys&bitterbitches" 2023 "Pity Party" (with Neoni) "She Ruins Everything" "Dollface" (with Ashley Sienna) 2024 "Bite" Pretty Evil "Dead2Me" "Valentine" 2025 "Kill4Me" "Die" (with Ella Boh) rowspan="2" "Whiplash" (with Allegra Jordyn) "Sexxxtapes" rowspan="3 | 2026 Bedroom Confessional "Littlepill" "Her"

### Guest appearances

Title Year Other artist(s) Album "Make Me / Fly" 2017 Alec Joseph Smashups "Tell Me" 2019 Prince Fox All This Music, Vol. 1 "What Are We Waiting For" VAX "If I..." 2020 Didrick Franzen Dream Journal "Lovesick" 2021 guccihighwaters Joke's On You "Day 3 In Miami (End of an Era)" Iggy Azalea The End of an Era "Pretty In The Dark" 2023 Ashley Sienna I Am "Pockets" 2026 RJ Pasin The Indomitable Human Spirit (Deluxe)

## Tours

### Headlining

- The Pretty Evil Tour (2025)[29]

### Supporting

- [Madison Beer](/source/Madison_Beer) – [The Spinnin Tour](/source/The_Spinnin_Tour) (2024)

## References

1. ["These Top Musicians Got Started Way Earlier Than Anyone Thought They Should"](https://uproxx.com/music/musicians-who-started-their-careers-early/). *[UPROXX](/source/UPROXX)*. 2016-04-04. Retrieved 2023-12-25.

1. A. O. L. Staff (2016-09-15). ["How Ellise's First EP Came To Life"](https://www.aol.com/article/entertainment/2016/09/15/how-ellise-s-first-ep-came-to-life/21472311/). *[AOL](/source/AOL)*. Retrieved 2023-12-20.

1. Kiefer, Elizabeth (2016-07-29). ["Ellise Is Like An EDM Version Of Ariana Grande & That's A Good Thing"](https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2016/07/118146/ellise-gitas-dominoes-singer-interview). *[Refinery29](/source/Refinery29)*

1. ["Ellise Talks Moving To LA And Struggles Of "Making It" In The Industry"](https://wild949.iheart.com/content/2020-11-09-ellise-talks-moving-to-la-and-struggles-of-making-it-in-the-industry/). *[WiLD 94.9](/source/WiLD_94.9)*. Retrieved 2023-12-24.

1. ["From Classically-Trained Pianist to Rising Pop-R&B Star, lilspirit Finds His Lane in 'american spirit'"](http://www.onestowatch.com/en/blog/lilspirit-american-spirit-interview). *[Ones to Watch](/source/Ones_to_Watch)*. Retrieved 2023-12-20.

1. Galbraith, Alex (2016-03-24). ["This Is What A Dream Coming True Looks Like For A 16-Year-Old Singer"](https://uproxx.com/music/ellise-gitas-uncharted/). *[Uproxx](/source/Uproxx)*. Retrieved 2023-12-20.

1. ["Love Made (Her) Do It: Chatting With Singer Ellise On Chasing Music Stardom"](https://clichemag.com/music/love-made-her-do-it-chatting-with-singer-ellise-on-chasing-music-stardom/). *[Cliche Magazine](/source/Cliche_Magazine)*. 2018-04-06. Retrieved 2023-12-20.

1. ["Ellise Gitas Interview"](https://www.naludamagazine.com/ellise-gitas/). *Naluda Magazine*. 2016-06-08. Retrieved 2023-12-20.

1. ["Ellise Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More"](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ellise-mn0003872215). *AllMusic*. Retrieved 2023-12-25.

1. ["Luna Park Spotlights Local Musical Talent With Summer Series"](https://bklyner.com/luna-park-spotlights-local-musical-talent-summer-series-sheepshead-bay/). *[Bklyner](/source/Bklyner)*. 2016-07-14. Retrieved 2023-12-25.

1. ["Coney Island's Luna Park Gets Two New Rides"](https://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20160527/ENTERTAINMENT/160529867/coney-island-s-luna-park-unveils-two-new-rides-the-endeavor-and-convoy-a-train-ride-for-kids). *[Crain's New York](/source/Crain_Communications)*

1. ["Exclusive Interview: Ellise Discusses Over Her Dead Body EP, Artistic Growth, and More"](http://pop-culturalist.com/exclusive-interview-ellise-discusses-over-her-dead-body-ep-artistic-growth-and-more/). *Pop Culturalist*. 2023-10-20. Retrieved 2024-01-08.

1. Mallory, Jordan (2022-10-29). ["Ellise Threw The Pity Party Of Our Dreams With 'Black Balloons'"](https://thehoneypop.com/2022/10/29/ellise-threw-the-pity-party-of-our-dreams-with-black-balloons/). *The Honey POP*. Retrieved 2023-12-23.

1. ["Ellise | 'Letting The Wolf In' EP and 'Soul Sucker, Pt. 2'"](https://www.flaunt.com/blog/ellise-letting-the-wolf-in-ep-and-soul-sucker-pt-2). *Flaunt*. Retrieved 2023-12-25.

1. ["Alternative Pop Rising Star Ellise Shows The Dark Sides of The Human Experience With Her Debut Record 'Chaotic"](https://mundanemag.com/alternative-pop-rising-star-ellise-shows-the-dark-sides-of-the-human-experience-with-her-debut-record-chaotic/). *Mundane*. 2021-05-25. Retrieved 2023-12-25.

1. Mahadevan, Tara. ["Iggy Azalea Releases New Album 'The End Of An Era' f/ BIA, Sophia Scott, And Ellise"](https://www.complex.com/music/a/cmplxtara-mahadevan/iggy-azalea-the-end-of-an-era-album). *[Complex](/source/Complex_Networks)*. Retrieved 2023-12-20.

1. Rowley, Glenn (2023-01-10). ["Iggy Azalea Promises New Music And 'Scandalous Sh–' Is On the Way"](https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/iggy-azalea-new-music-summer-2023-1235196361/). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved 2023-12-20.

1. ["Ellise - Letting The Wolf In \[Album\]"](https://empi.re/blog.php?p=ellise--letting-the-wolf-in-album). *[EMPIRE OFFICIAL WEBSITE](/source/Empire_Distribution)*. Retrieved 2023-12-23.

1. ["Ellise Unveils New Halloween Album 'Letting The Wolf In'"](https://outnowmagazine.com/ellise-letting-the-wolf-in/). *[Out Now Magazine](/source/Out_Now)*. 2021-10-18. Retrieved 2023-12-25.

1. ["Ellise Is 'Letting The Wolf In'"](https://www.papermag.com/ellise-letting-the-wolf-in). *[Paper](/source/Paper_(magazine))*

1. ["Dark-Pop Artist Ellise Drops Track "Soul Sucker pt.2""](https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2021/11/29/new-noise-ellise/). *[Wonderland](/source/Wonderland_(magazine))*. 2021-11-29. Retrieved 2023-12-25.

1. [""Did It Hurt" by Ellise is a Single About Losing Bad Love"](https://sheeshmedia.com/articles/ellise-did-it-hurt,%20https://www.sheeshmedia.com/articles/ellise-did-it-hurt). *Sheesh Media*. Retrieved 2023-12-25.[dead link]

1. ["Savage Ga$p Takes Over October With "The Long Halloween""](https://grooverelly.com/2020/10/22/savage-gap-takes-over-october-with-the-long-halloween/). *Grooverelly*. 2020-10-22. Retrieved 2023-12-25.

1. ["Who produced "Half A Heart" by Ellise?"](https://genius.com/Ellise-half-a-heart-lyrics/q/producer). *Genius*. Retrieved 2023-12-20.

1. ["Ashley Sienna & Ellise, Feel the Spellbinding Power of the official video for "Pretty In The Dark": Step into a World Inspired By the Movie "The Craft""](https://www.flaunt.com/post/ashley-sienna-ellise). *Flaunt*. Retrieved 2024-01-08.

1. ["Music Release Radar: Hottest albums and singles dropping September 11–17"](https://www.tag24.com/entertainment/music/music-release-radar-hottest-albums-and-singles-dropping-september-11-17-2951221). *TAG24*. 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2024-01-08.

1. ["See What Ellise's Go-To Starbucks Drink Is...And More!"](https://www.aol.com/article/entertainment/2016/09/15/see-what-ellises-go-to-starbucks-drink-is-and-more/21472772/). *[AOL](/source/AOL)*. 2016-09-15. Retrieved 2023-12-20.

1. Kiefer, Elizabeth. ["Listen Up: This Teen Is The Next Ariana Grande"](https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2016/07/118146/ellise-gitas-dominoes-singer-interview). *[Refinery29](/source/Refinery29)*. Retrieved 2023-12-20.

1. Ramiscal, Jenna. ["Ellise bewitches fans on the closing night of the ‘Pretty Evil Tour Act II’"](https://thedailyaztec.com/126250/showcase/ellise-bewitches-fans-on-the-closing-night-of-the-pretty-evil-tour-act-ii/). *The Daily Aztec*. Retrieved 2026-05-07.

## External links

- [Ellise](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8691577/) at IMDb

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