Arlissa
Arlissa is a German-born, London-raised singer-songwriter making pop and soul, from intimate acoustic performances to songs for film and collaborations with Jonas Blue and BTS.
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Overview
- Roots
- Born in Germany and raised in London; based in Los Angeles.
- Work
- Singer and songwriter.
- Early collaboration
- “Hard to Love Somebody” with Nas, 2012.
- Debut album
- The OPEN-HEARTED, released October 6, 2023.
Mini bio
How it started.
Born in Germany and raised in London, Arlissa first entered a recording studio at 15. Hearing Linda Perry in 4 Non Blondes helped them see a distinctive voice as a strength. An early song, “Hard to Love Somebody,” reached Nas, who joined the track in 2012.
Finding their own audience.
After early label and management deals proved frustrating, Arlissa began sharing acoustic performances online. The original “Hearts Ain’t Gonna Lie” video arrived in 2016, followed by a version with Jonas Blue in 2018. Songwriting also opened another path, including a co-writing credit on BTS’s “Spring Day” and writing and performing “We Won’t Move” for The Hate U Give.
Keeping an open heart.
Arlissa released the debut album The OPEN-HEARTED independently in October 2023. In interviews, they described writing through heartbreak and learning to trust their own creative choices. The songs follow the emotions of a relationship ending while making space for self-worth and love.
Creditschronological, newest first
Albums and recordings
- 2026Ayla a New Musical - Concept AlbumFeatured vocalist, including “How Do I Open His Eyes”
- 2023The OPEN-HEARTEDArtist; debut album
- 2018Hearts Ain’t Gonna Lie, with Jonas BlueArtist
- 2017Spring Day, BTSCo-writer
- 2012Hard to Love Somebody, with NasArtist
Film soundtracks
- 2019Eyes Off You, Charlie’s AngelsWriter and performer, with M-22 and Kiana Ledé
- 2018We Won’t Move, The Hate U GiveCo-writer and performer
Awards
Quotes
I love being open; that happiness will always be within youArlissa, Headliner Magazine
Discussing The OPEN-HEARTED: https://headlinerhub.com/arlissa-embracing-heartache-the-open-hearted.html
Trivia
- Linda Perry’s voice in 4 Non Blondes helped inspire Arlissa to pursue songwriting.
- Arlissa described using a small home studio to record ideas quickly and send them to collaborators.
- The original acoustic “Hearts Ain’t Gonna Lie” video credits Merv DePeyer on piano.
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