Wafia stands out in pop music for her deep understanding of the human experience, shaped by her Arab and queer identity. She gained attention in 2015 with a viral cover of Mario’s “Let Me Love You” and her track “Heartburn,” which Pharrell Williams featured on his Beats1 show.

Endorsements from Jaden Smith and Kylie Jenner further boosted her rise. Her 2020 EP Good Things was praised by NPR as the “perfect pandemic soundtrack.” Now signed to Nettwerk Music Group, with nearly two million global listeners, Wafia’s career continues to ascend with her debut Promised Land.