KELS is the perfect mix of jazz and soul. Her brash vocals and sultry style reflect the old school sound of some of her biggest influences- Lauryn Hill, Sarah Vaughan, Erykah Badu, and Amy Winehouse with a profound lyricism to match. KELS has been based in Atlanta for two years, and went on a 52 show US Tour last year independently with no management and no label. Her following grew by 5 times while she was on the road for 8 months. Her fans funded the entire tour. KELS recently headlined the Atlanta Jazz Festival in May 2024, opening for Andre 3000. In 2024 she headed back on another independent tour for a 25 show run in the Northeast that started in August 2024. She is currently working on her debut EP and album.