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Background information
Native name	נגה ארז
Born	(1989-12-26) December 26, 1989 (age 35)
Origin	Tel Aviv, Israel
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Genres	Electro-pop, EDM, alternative pop
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, producer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2011–present
Labels	Neon Gold Records/Atlantic Records (2022-present) City Slang
Associated acts	Ori Rousso, Ran Jacobovitz

Noga Erez (Hebrew: נגה ארז; born 26 December 1989) is a singer, songwriter, and producer from Israel. She is known for her unique electronic music style.

Early Life and Music Beginnings

Noga Erez was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, on December 26, 1989. She grew up in a coastal town called Caesarea from the age of six.

From a young age, Noga loved music. She learned to play the piano and guitar. Later, she studied how to compose music at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance.

Music Career

Starting Out (2011–2016)

Noga Erez started her music journey in an indie-folk band called The Secret Sea. After that, she explored jazz music. In 2011, she almost finished a jazz album but decided to change direction. She then started writing and producing electronic music instead.

Noga Erez (left) with other backup singers for Dana International in 2011.

After her military service in 2011, Noga was a backup singer for Dana International. This was for the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 where they performed the song "Ding Dong".

When Noga performs live, she is part of a three-person band. She sings, Ori Rousso plays the sampler and synthesizer, and Ran Jacobovitz plays electronic drums.

First Album: Off the Radar (2017–2020)

Noga Erez released her first album, Off the Radar, in 2017. She produced this album with her partner, Ori Rousso.

Her first song from the album, "Toy", received great reviews. The New York Times described it as a "sparse, thorny, unstable track — and haunting, too."

After the album came out, Noga performed at many music festivals. These included Primavera, SXSW, and Pitchfork Paris. She also toured in the UK and Europe in 2017.

In 2019, Noga released a song called "Chin Chin" with rapper Echo. The famous singer Billie Eilish even praised this song on her podcast.

New Albums: Kids and The Vandalist (2021–Present)

Noga Erez released her second album, Kids, on March 26, 2021. Soon after, she performed her song "Views" on the TV show Jimmy Kimmel Live.

In June 2022, Noga signed a new record deal with Neon Gold Records/Atlantic Records. She has since worked with many other artists. In August 2022, she collaborated with the rock band Weezer on a remix of their song "Records". In September 2022, she worked with American rapper Missy Elliott on a remix of Noga's song "Nails".

Noga also opened for the British band Florence and the Machine at Madison Square Garden in September 2022. In June 2023, she performed with British artist Robbie Williams at his concert in Tel Aviv. They sang his song "Kids".

Her third album, The Vandalist, came out in September 2024. This album features collaborations with Robbie Williams, Eden Ben Zaken, Dillom, and Flyana Boss. A documentary about making the album, called Noga, was also released.

In November 2024, Noga Erez joined Pink's Summer Carnival tour for two concerts in the United States.

Musical Style and Influences

Noga Erez's music mixes alternative, electronic, and hip hop styles. Her songs often reflect on world events and issues that concern her. She uses drum machines, synthesizers, and her voice to create bass-heavy, danceable tunes.

She has mentioned artists like Flying Lotus, Björk, Frank Ocean, and Kendrick Lamar as influences on her music.

Personal Life

Ori Rousso is Noga Erez's partner and also works with her on music. Their first child was born in January 2025.

Views on Current Events

Noga Erez has spoken about important topics. In 2018, she supported a Two-state solution for peace in her region.

In 2021, some comments she made about the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement caused discussion in Israel. She later clarified that she does not support the BDS movement. She stated, "I love Israel and do not support any kind of boycott of the country, my people, and any expression of hatred." She believes boycotting artists does not help solve problems.

In February 2023, she spoke out online about proposed changes to the justice system in Israel. In May 2024, she performed at a rally in Tel Aviv. This rally called for the release of hostages during the Gaza war hostage crisis. Other artists and family members of hostages also spoke at the event.

Her 2024 song "PC People" talks about extreme ideas in social discussions in a playful way. Noga encourages people to have real conversations and share different ideas. In December 2024, she shared that she is facing international boycotts because she is Israeli. She believes banning art does not fix world problems.

Discography

Studio Albums

• Off the Radar (2017)
• Kids (2021)
• The Vandalist (2024)

Singles

• "Toy" (2017)
• "Sunshine" (2018)
• "Bad Habits" (2018)
• "Cash Out" (2018)
• "Chin Chin" with Echo (2019)
• "Views" featuring Reo Cragun & Rousso (2020)
• "No News on TV" (2020)
• "You So Done" (2020)
• "End of the Road" (2021)
• "Story" (2021)
• "Knockout (Against the Machine)" (2021)
• "The "A" in Amazing" (2021)
• "Industry Baby" (2022) (Cover of the Lil Nas X song)
• "NAILS" (2022)
• "NAILS (feat. Missy Elliott)" (2022)
• "Quiet" (theme song for the Netflix movie "Heart of Stone" 2023)
• "Come back home" (2024)
• "Vandalist" (2024)
• "PC People" (feat. Rousso) (2024)
• "Godmother" (feat. Eden Ben Zaken) (2024)
• "Danny" (feat. Robbie Williams) (2024)
• "DUMB" (2024)
• "Not My Problem" (2025)

Awards and Nominations