05/08/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/08/2026 09:36
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New EP A Night At The Ballet: Act I Out July 17, 2026
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Friday, May 8, 2026 - Rising singer, songwriter, producer, and creative director Izza releases a brand new single and music video entitled "Prima Ballerina," available now. It heralds the arrival of her forthcoming EP, A Night at the Ballet: Act I, on July 17, 2026.
Watch / Listen to "Prima Ballerina" HERE .
Pre-order/Pre-save A Night at the Ballet HERE .
"Prima Ballerina" illuminates her inherent genre fluidity. The track layers a confident pop hook over shimmering piano and cinematic orchestration. At the same time, she flaunts her range and charisma by leaning into a hip-hop cadence during the verses. It culminates on a chantable affirmation as she reminds, "Everybody knows I'm the Prima Ballerina, everybody throw your hands up in the arena."
Produced and directed by Nas Bogado (Royal & The Serpent, G Flip, Meg Myers), the accompanying visual sees Izza fully embody the "Prima Ballerina" persona, transforming the stage into her own arena of confidence, status, and spectacle. As all eyes turn toward her, she commands the spotlight as a self-proclaimed misfit who refuses to falter, balancing high-fashion poise with unapologetic ambition. With striking choreography, cinematic scale, and a cliffhanger ending as she discovers a discarded rose, the video expands the world of A Night at the Ballet while teasing more drama "To be continued."
Izza shares, "The prima ballerina of a dance company is typically the lead dancer who exhibits the most skill and creativity. While I have felt isolated and judged for pursuing my creative endeavors, I use this song to reclaim my sense of power and authority over my art while learning to embrace the obstacles that come with wanting to claim center stage as the prima ballerina. "
Izza has already captivated a rapt audience with music and videos from A Night at the Ballet. Opening up her immersive world, "Swan Lake" generated over 371K YouTube views and 377K Spotify streams, while her most recent release "Criminal Behavior" has surpassed 421K YouTube views. It's no wonder Galore touted her among its "Artists To Watch In 2026," going on to predict, "the upcoming year is shaping up as a turning point for an artist who views pop as a space for personal affirmation and self-expression."
Take a seat, open your heart, and spend A Night at the Balletwith Izza.
Stay tuned for more news and announcements from Izza coming soon.
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ABOUT IZZA
Outsider turned auteur, Izza creates fashion-forward nocturnal pop rooted in discipline, ambition, and high art. Producer, songwriter, and creative director, Izza approaches her artistry with an athlete's mentality, a classical pianist's discipline, and entrepreneurial persistence. Her forthcoming EP, A Night At The Ballet: Act I, channels dance, art history, and visual design, into stream-of-consciousness and immediate songwriting - candidly detailing ambition, competition, and female empowerment, with an unchecked bravado. Her magnetic stage presence and approachable personality has breaded international success for her, supporting other pop acts like Leah Kate and NERIAH on tour across the US, UK, EU, and Canada. Izza prides herself on creating music that encourages everyone to be their most authentic self regardless of what others might say. "Swan Lake", a bombastic yet intimate theatrical journey of true love and heartbreak, marks the debut single from 'A Night at the Ballet: Act I', the beginning of a more "ambitious sonic and visual phase" as stated by Galore Magazine. Following a year of tremendous audience growth, radio support from iHeart Media, and extensive touring, Izza sets her sights on 2026 being her breakthrough year.
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