Scarborough native Elyssa Plaza is an R&B Alternative singer/songwriter. Plaza’s passion for music began in church and continued throughout her years of vocal lessons. Much like her inspirations Lauryn Hill, Amy Winehouse, and Erykah Badu; her lyricism focuses on vulnerable experiences and invites you in with her breathtaking voice. She has released one EP and three singles since signing with Tomboy Records in 2019.

 

She started 2020 with exceptional success on TikTok from her unforgettable covers ranging from Wale and Miguel’s ‘Lotus Flower Bomb’, Doja Cat and Jazmine Sullivan, surpassing 5 million views. Her previous release “Is It Really Love” has gained over 20K streams and earned support from music publications and platforms Co-Sign Radio and RNB RADAR. Plaza spent 2021 and 2022 gaining local success performing throughout Toronto and releasing her most successful single 'Anixety'. For 2023 Elyssa Plaza continues working on her sound and doing performances across the city.