Ellen Eritrea is an R&B singer who delivers the vibes! Her latest project ‘Already Home’ dropped in April and it’s a project that is full of versatility, passion, and of course beautiful vocal range from Ellen Eritrea. The currently NY-based artist got her artist name from the first name being hers, and the last name representing her home country of Eritrea.
With standout tracks such as “East Side,” and “More,” Eritrea is on her way to the top. Combined with her lyrical storytelling and ability to flow to a melody, she’s an artist who’s in a lane of her own
“I want fans and people to know everything they want and inspire to be, they are already that,” she says to RemixdMag.
Keep reading to learn more about Ellen Eritrea below.
What city are you from/ Where are you based now?
I’m from Portland, ME but I’ve been based out of New York for the last seven years.
What is your artist name? What is your real name? How did you get your artist name?
My artist name is Ellen Eritrea. Ellen is my first name and Eritrea is where I’m from. When I was thinking of my artist name I wanted to keep my first name and I added Eritrea because it’s part of my story, why I’m able to do what I do. I also want to shine a light on my people.
How would you describe your sound to readers who may not be familiar with you?
The base of my sound is R&B, it’s what I love and grew up on. There’s definitely some influences of reggae and hip hop in my project. As my music grows I want to explore more sounds but I want my base to always remain R&B. It’s home to me.
What’s one reason you are passionate about music and what inspires you?
I’m passionate about music because of how much it heals all of us. Regardless of what mood I’m in or what mood the track is, my spirit automatically feels uplifted. It’s so powerful and it lights a fire in me. I’m mostly inspired by artists that I can learn from and who have a strong message. I appreciate artists whose music and how they conduct themselves all correlates and is consistent.
Who are some of your main musical influences?
Every R&B female artist that’s ever existed! But mostly Whitney Houston, Beyonce, Aaliyah, Lauryn Hill and Jazmine Sullivan.
Tell us the name of the project you are currently promoting? What inspired this project?
Already Home is the project that I’m promoting. It’s a project I created during the first winter of the pandemic. I started creating it in my room with my producer Bel Aire. It definitely was inspired by the events that were taking place at the time. I was working myself to death trying to pay my bills and to create music. I struggled a lot and that’s where “Relate” began. Then I was able to let go and showcase my playful and seductive side in a way that I have never done before with tracks like “East Side”. Then I end with “Home” and you see how much I have come to terms with who I am and where I’m going.
Date that this project dropped or is set to drop?
My project dropped in April and the visuals will be coming soon!
What is this project about in your own words?
This project is about knowing you’re already home, you’re everything you inspire to be. It’s not a cliche, it’s really something that is true and something I have come to terms with. You have everything you need, it’s just about taking your tools and creating that reality outside of you. I’ve been an artist my whole life and there’s no becoming anything anymore for me, I’m just growing more into who I am.
What’s next for you? Are you working on any upcoming projects we should be on the lookout for? Include some dates if you have them.
I’m working on visuals for this project as well as creating my next project. No set dates yet for the release of the visuals but follow me on instagram, facebook and twitter for more updates. I also post and share upcoming performances so if you would like to catch me live, you can definitely get all that info off of my socials.
What message do you hope fans take away from your music and from this project?
I want fans and people to know everything they want and inspire to be, they are already that. No one can make you or take anything away from you. I also want them to know that living authentically comes with a different set of struggles and hurdles but it’s so worth it.
Where can we follow you on social media? Include links.
@elleneritrea is my handle on instagram, twitter and facebook!
Stream ‘Already Home’ here.
