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Alina Kosova
Liza performing in 2021
Liza performing in 2021
Background information
Birth nameАлина Косова Alina Kosova
Also known asЛера
Born (2001-01-23) January 23, 2001 (age 23)
Genresindie rock, pop
Occupation(s)musician
InstrumentsGuitar, keyboard and ukulele
Years active2017 - present
LabelsCosacakayan Modern Music Group
Associated actsReeztochka

Alina Kosova (Russian: Алина Косова) known professionally as Лера (born 23 January 2001)

Early life

Alina Kosova was born on 23 January 2001 the only child of Alyona, a doctor, and Alexander, a construction worker. Alina loved everything to do with singing and music as a young child, so at the age of four her parents tried to send her to Osti Royal Academy of the Arts. However her parents withdrew her from the musical school because as a child, she suffered from a speech impediment and consequently experienced bullying and constantly made fun of by her classmates. It was during this time that she started to experiment with different genres and develop her signature style. In was only at the age of 14, that she was finally able to overcome her stutter - with the help of psychologists and the support of her parents.

According to the singer, her musical journey officially began when she joined a local music group in after overcoming her speech impediment.

Career

2018: Start of career

2019 - 2021: rise in popularity

Alina's big break came on 25 June 2019, when she released the song Влюбился в другую (Fell in Love with an another) on social media

2022 - present: Батареи

Liza talks about her new album on the show Radio New.

Musical style

Liza told What's New! that her music video Влюбился в другую was inspired by Reeztochka.


Liza has expressed admiration for Reeztochka's storytelling abilities in her music videos and her willingness to tackle complex and thought-provoking themes. In crafting her song "Влюбился в другую ," Liza told What's New! that she wanted to infuse the video with a narrative depth and complexity reminiscent of Reeztochka's song Run, run, run.

Personal Life

Beyond her music career, Liza is known for her deep sense of family and religiosity on her public accounts. She often credits her family's unwavering support as a driving force behind her success and reportedly bought them an expensive house in Osti. After winning the the Best Song of the Year during the 2022 Cosacakaya Music Award, she dedicated it towards her parents - famously bringing them on stage in tears.

Liza is also actively involved in philanthropic events and her involvement in several charities. During interviews, she has spoken how it's important for celebrities' to use it their celebrity in order to make a positive impact on society. She actively participates in raising money for Feed the Children Foundation that provides free school lunches to underprivileged schoolchildren. She uses her platform to raise awareness about important social and humanitarian issues.

Liza was in a long-term on-again, off-again relationship with her classmate [PLACEHOLDER] who she met at her local music group.

Discography

Studio albums

Collaborations

Singles