Njomza Vitia[2] was born to Kosovo Albanian parents in Chicago, Illinois, where she grew up.
[4] Njomza began her career in music as the front woman for an alternative band called Scarlett.
Once the band dismantled in 2011, Njomza went on to pursue her career as a solo artist.
She posted cover versions on YouTube of Mac Miller, Kid Cudi, and various other artists.
She was discovered by Mac Miller, who signed her to his Warner Bros. Records imprint, REMember Music.