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Emma Kirby (born 1988, in Cardiff), known as Elkka, is a British producer, vocalist, and DJ.[1] With a background of songwriter and vocalist for Elkka is best known for winning the Essential Mix of the Year (BBC1) in 2021. She is also known as the co-founder of femme culture, which she founded with her partner Alex Lambert, an inclusive queer platform.[2] The label organizes the annual HeForShe compilation,[3] and all profits go to the charity U.N. Women.[4]

Elkka
Birth name	Emma Kirby
Born	1988 (1988)
Origin	Cardiff, Wales
Years active	2016-present
Labels	Technicolor femme culture
Website	www.elkka.com

Early life

Born in Cardiff, Wales, Elkka started her career as a songwriter.[1][5][6] She grew up listening to RnB, pop stars such as Britney Spears, Spice Girls, Rihanna and wanted to become a pop vocalist.[7][8] In 2016, Elkka switched from writing to producing music after being inspired by musicians such as Laurie Anderson and Imogen Heap.[1]

Career

Elkka has released music on Local Action, Ninja Tune, and her own label femme culture as we well as providing remixes for Kelly Lee Owens,[9] Hector Plimmer,[10] and Ela Minus.[11]

In May 2021, her extended play (EP), Euphoric Melodies, was released.[12] It is a fusion of house and electronica genres.[7]

In November 2021, her second EP, Harmonic Melodies, was released under the Technicolor imprint.[13] In the same year, she received Essential Mix of the Year award.[14][13] Following her award for Essential Mix of the Year 2021 for BBC Radio 1, Elkka was made BBC Radio 1 Resident in April 2022, alongside Ben UFO, Andy C, TSHA, and others.[15]

In August 2021 Elkka won the Association of Independent Music award for Best Independent Remix for her remix of Ela Minus - Megapunk.[16]

In November 2021 Elkka was nominated in the DJ Mag Awards for Best Breakthrough Producer.[17]

On tour, Elkka has supported Caribou and Jon Hopkins,[18] and she has played at significant venues and festivals including Glastonbury Festival,[19] All Points East,[20] and O2 Academy Brixton.[21][22]

Elkka is also known for founding a record label named, femme culture.[23] The label organizes annual HeForShe compilation with the help of UN Women.[23][24]

Discography

• Harmonic Melodies (2021)[25]
• Euphoric Melodies (2021)[5][26]
• I Miss Raving (2020)

Awards & nominations

BBC Radio 1 Awards

Selected awards

Year	Award	Nominated work	Category	Result
2021	BBC Radio 1	Elkka	Essential Mix of the Year	Won

Other Awards

• AIM Independent Remix of the Year (2021)
• Nominated Breakthrough Producer of The Year in the DJ Mag Awards (2021)[27]

References

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