annelisa
DJ Annelisa is a genre-fluid storyteller behind the decks—shaped by the pulse of Los Angeles, rooted in the Bay Area, and grounded in her Filipino American heritage. Since 2014, she’s been carving out her place in the global music scene with sets that are as intentional as they are electrifying.
Raised on a blend of throwback R&B, hip-hop classics, and the soundscapes of her cultural roots, Annelisa developed an early fascination with music as a vehicle for memory, movement, and connection. As her musical identity evolved, so did her sound—now a bold, borderless mix of Amapiano, Afrobeat, Jersey Club, UK Garage, House, Funk, Disco, and global grooves that live in conversation with nostalgia and the now.
Her crate reflects a passport, shaped by her travels through Asia, Europe, and South America, where she studied the energy of dance floors and the subtleties of rhythm across cultures. That global lens informs every set: immersive, melodic, and built to move bodies and spirits alike.
Annelisa’s versatility and precision have landed her on a wide range of stages—from corporate launches to late-night festival sets. She’s performed for world-class brands and organizations including Nike, Lululemon, Goldenvoice, ETHDenver, ETHCC Paris, and Universal Pictures, bringing her sonic vision to some of the most dynamic audiences in the world. She’s played at venues like the Microsoft Theater, The Novo, Ace Hotel Palm Springs, and the Waldorf Astoria, and has shared the bill with artists such as The-Dream, BJ the Chicago Kid, Alina Baraz, and Ella Mai.
Now collaborating closely with interdisciplinary artist LATASHA, Annelisa is expanding her creative practice into multimedia, blending music curation with visual and performance art. Whether setting the tone at a rooftop soirée or pushing the energy of a warehouse crowd past midnight, DJ Annelisa commands the room—not by sticking to one sound, but by building a journey that feels both rooted and revolutionary.