Toronto-born dance artist Elissa has been a defining force in the global electronic and freestyle music scenes for over two decades. Known for her dynamic vocals, high-energy performances, and club classics like “Bailando,” “Mamboleo,” and “Back To Me,” Elissa has achieved widespread success across Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Brazil.

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Her music has appeared on over 100 compilations worldwide, including major releases from Universal Music, Virgin Records and Sony Music, earning her international recognition and radio support from Z103.5 (Toronto) to WKTU 103.5 (New York) and Kiss 98.5 (Buffalo). She’s received numerous accolades, including bubbling under the U.S. Billboard Dance Charts, a Juno Award nomination, a Canadian Indies Award, and two Canadian Music Radio Award nominations.

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Throughout her career, Elissa has collaborated with renowned artists, dance producers and DJs such as Mike Rizzo, Black Legend, Cajjmere Wray, Fito Blanko and MC Flipside (whose credits include work with Deadmau5). Her versatile sound spans freestyle, house, Eurodance, and Latin influences—earning her a loyal global fan base which allowed her to share the stage with International recording artists such as Tiziano Ferro, Alexia, Stevie B and Lady Gaga to name a few.

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In 2022, Elissa reignited her presence in the scene with the freestyle single “Now You’re Gone” (Destune Records), generating strong buzz in Canada, California, Miami, and New York. That momentum continued with her signing to 418 Music (Philadelphia), one of the fastest-growing independent dance labels in North America. Her single “Good Love” charted across Canada, the U.S., while her current release for 2025, “Stay In Love” has quickly become a fan favorite, praised for its emotional energy and modern freestyle feel.

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With a legacy of chart-topping hits and a fresh wave of new music, Elissa continues to inspire dance music lovers worldwide—proving that great vocal-driven dance music never goes out of style.