Leia Contois

About

Pop and electronic singer, DJ, songwriter, and supermodel known for her songs "Start Over," "The Sound," "Dragonfly," "Here I Am," "Let's Run Away," "Somebody Like Me," "Falling," and "Undercover Skies" along with her 2025 project DRAGONFLY / LIBÉLULA.

Before fame

She began singing as a child and attended music school from a young age. She began her career working as a fashion model walking runways and appearing in campaigns for luxury brands. She was photographed for fashion outlets including the Los Angeles Times and attended events during Milan Fashion Week and Art Basel Miami. She eventually began DJing and recording music. She signed with Crosstown Rebels and stepping into the global dance world. Her big break was collaborating and releasing "Start Over" with Damian Lazarus and Gorgon City in 2022.

Trivia

She once battled the rare neurological condition Guillain-Barré syndrome and used music as part of her healing journey. She chose dragonflies as a major symbol in her music because she associates them with the memory of her late mother.

Family life

She was born in Victorville, California and grew up in the Lake Tahoe area. Her mother passed away when she was young.

Associated with

She collaborated on "Start Over" with Damian Lazarus. She collaborated with Todd Terry on the song "The Sound" in 2023.