Ella

Origin

Guajará-Mirim, RO

Also known as

Jotta A, Ellas

Genres

pop, reggaeton, gospel music

Instruments

vocals

Biography

Ella Viana de Holanda, known professionally as Ella or formerly as Jotta A, was born in Guajará-Mirim on October 8, 1997. The singer and songwriter began her artistic journey in childhood, standing out at age six in the gospel music scene and gaining national projection by participating in a television talent show presented by Raul Gil. Her debut album during her phase of greatest projection, Essência, earned her a platinum record and major nominations, consolidating her name in Brazilian contemporary Christian music alongside major exponents such as Aline Barros and Daniela Araújo, with whom she collaborated on the acclaimed album Geração de Jesus, nominated for a Latin Grammy.

After years of consolidation in the gospel recording market, with works that also achieved international repercussion in Spanish, the artist underwent profound personal and artistic transformations. In 2020, she announced her transition to secular music, venturing into pop and reggaeton genres, and later publicly revealed her identity as a transgender woman in 2022. This new phase of her career was marked by the release of original singles and the studio album La Drácula, incorporating elements of 1980s sounds and retrowave, in addition to partnerships with artists from the LGBT pop scene such as Aretuza Lovi.

Ella's trajectory reflects a constant process of artistic reinvention and search for authenticity, from the days of intense popularity in the evangelical milieu to her consolidation as an independent pop artist. She built a striking discography that moves between the memory of her roots in gospel and the affirmation of her new sound and personal identity. Her works continue to dialogue with different audiences, reflecting her vocal versatility and her impact on Brazil's contemporary musical culture.