Alex had the absolute pleasure of speaking with powerhouse vocalist Kaleena Zanders. Tune in to discover her rock roots, her passion for uplifting Black and queer creatives, and the profound influence her grandmother has had on her career—and so much more.
About Kaleena Zanders
Kaleena Zanders’ revolutionary voice and magnetic personality in the dance community are undeniable. A prolific vocalist, songwriter, DJ, producer, and entertainer who captivates audiences with her remarkable stage presence, eclectic sound, and powerhouse vocals all presented in a bed of electronic sounds
Singing is the center of her existence. Kaleena’s sound is vibrant and soulful—a call to action with a pop twist, and it’s laid over a four-on-the-floor beat, for now. Kaleena is following in her grandmother’s footsteps: an incredible choir leader, singer, and pianist. When she’s behind the decks with a mic in hand, she rouses the congregation to submit to the music —just like she does on modern dance floors. Kaleena has breakout hits like her #1 radio single, “V I B R A T I O N.” Her heartfelt song, “Stronger Than I’ve Ever Been,” premiered in a Toyota spot during Super Bowl LII. “Carry Us,” with LP Giobbi was a top song of 2021 on Billboard and Forbes, and it received regular support on BBC RADIO 1, KISS FM UK, SiriusXM Electro, and Triple J. Her list of collaborators also includes dance titans like Tchami, AC Slater, Matroda, and Solardo.
Given that Kaleena is a black, queer, person in dance music she naturally keeps space for people like her. She hopes that even more people similar to her have fruitful platforms to share art & music with a wide range of audiences. Kaleena always leads her music with unabashed creativity and a purpose.
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