Meet the Artists on e.l.f.'sGRWMAlbum

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:Eric Robbins; Jamar Jasper

Eric Robbins; Jamar Jasper

Everyone knows that unique joy of getting ready for big plans, with a glass of bubbly, a bestie or two on hand and a fierce-on-the-first-try cat eye — all while the perfect soundtrack to your night plays in the background. e.l.f. Cosmetics wanted to capture that feeling in one playlist, so they commissioned 12 breakout-ready artists to create songs forGet Ready with Music, The Album,which the brand said in a release “gives a megaphone to self-expression, extending the definition of beauty.“From pop stars whose songs you haven’t been able to get out of your head for a decade to up-and-comers you’re bound to hear everywhere soon, these artists are ones you’ll want to get to know better — so we asked them to answer our Q&A so you can say you knew them before they blew up.

Everyone knows that unique joy of getting ready for big plans, with a glass of bubbly, a bestie or two on hand and a fierce-on-the-first-try cat eye — all while the perfect soundtrack to your night plays in the background. e.l.f. Cosmetics wanted to capture that feeling in one playlist, so they commissioned 12 breakout-ready artists to create songs forGet Ready with Music, The Album,which the brand said in a release “gives a megaphone to self-expression, extending the definition of beauty.”

From pop stars whose songs you haven’t been able to get out of your head for a decade to up-and-comers you’re bound to hear everywhere soon, these artists are ones you’ll want to get to know better — so we asked them to answer our Q&A so you can say you knew them before they blew up.

01of 12Betty WhoEric RobbinsAge:33Hometown:Sydney, AustraliaWhat was your first concert:Mel CDescribe your sound in a sentence:Sparkly!Tell us about your song on the album:My song is called “Wings” and it’s a self-love anthem that makes me want to dance around in my living room.What music do you like to play when getting ready?Every few months i start a new playlist and collect songs from my life in that time … so that each chapter of my life has a soundtrack. The one i’m on now is named after Sabrina Carpenter because I am obsessed!What’s your ultimate dream as a musician?My career’s been a slow burn, so getting more and more people out to the shows every time I go on tour. My dream is to end up headlining arenas.What’s your favorite e.l.f. product?The “Pout Clout” lip plumping pen is the best. I love the shades it comes in and the texture/finish is gorgeous. I’ve been wearing it on stage religiously.

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Betty Who

Eric Robbins

Age:33Hometown:Sydney, AustraliaWhat was your first concert:Mel CDescribe your sound in a sentence:Sparkly!Tell us about your song on the album:My song is called “Wings” and it’s a self-love anthem that makes me want to dance around in my living room.What music do you like to play when getting ready?Every few months i start a new playlist and collect songs from my life in that time … so that each chapter of my life has a soundtrack. The one i’m on now is named after Sabrina Carpenter because I am obsessed!What’s your ultimate dream as a musician?My career’s been a slow burn, so getting more and more people out to the shows every time I go on tour. My dream is to end up headlining arenas.What’s your favorite e.l.f. product?The “Pout Clout” lip plumping pen is the best. I love the shades it comes in and the texture/finish is gorgeous. I’ve been wearing it on stage religiously.

02of 12Tasty LopezAlex NicholsonAge:A lady never tells…Hometown:Sydney, AustraliaWhat was your first concert?Nine Inch Nails, I went with my Dad. I’m a rock‘n’roll girl at heart.Describe your sound in a sentence: Distinctive, daring & delicious; catchy pop-soul hooks with powerhouse vocals and an indie twist to live rent-free in your head.Tell us about your song on the album:“Blush” is an unapologetic Timbaland-meets-Britney pop banger that I wrote with my friend Lancelot. We messed around in my studio one day & accidentally made something we couldn’t stop singing.Describe your go-to makeup style:Dramatic: Dark brows, metallic eyeshadow, blush, highlighter, red or pink lipstick and a cat eye. Very subtle, very demure.Tell us about your getting ready ritual:Pump the tunes, build the outfit, create the glam and hopefully get out the door before I’m too late.How does it feel to be part of a compilation album?Amazing, I’m so grateful to be a part of this album among so many other brilliant artists. I can’t wait for the world to hear it.

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Tasty Lopez

Alex Nicholson

Age:A lady never tells…Hometown:Sydney, AustraliaWhat was your first concert?Nine Inch Nails, I went with my Dad. I’m a rock‘n’roll girl at heart.Describe your sound in a sentence: Distinctive, daring & delicious; catchy pop-soul hooks with powerhouse vocals and an indie twist to live rent-free in your head.Tell us about your song on the album:“Blush” is an unapologetic Timbaland-meets-Britney pop banger that I wrote with my friend Lancelot. We messed around in my studio one day & accidentally made something we couldn’t stop singing.Describe your go-to makeup style:Dramatic: Dark brows, metallic eyeshadow, blush, highlighter, red or pink lipstick and a cat eye. Very subtle, very demure.Tell us about your getting ready ritual:Pump the tunes, build the outfit, create the glam and hopefully get out the door before I’m too late.How does it feel to be part of a compilation album?Amazing, I’m so grateful to be a part of this album among so many other brilliant artists. I can’t wait for the world to hear it.

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Jamar Jasper

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Alana

05of 12Dianna LopezEric RobbinsAge:28Hometown:Rockland County, New YorkWhat was your first concert?I think it was a Khruangbin concert.Describe your sound in a sentence:Ambient/spiritual mystic folk.Tell us about your song on the album:“Something Wild” is a self-love song of sorts, it felt really empowering to write. I was comparing parts of my body to natural elements of the earth - thinking about nature and how strong and wild it’s able to hold up even through the stormiest disasters. My intention for the song was for the people listening to it to feel like anything is possible and that they’re capable and built for a lot more than we think.What’s one song that you wish you had written?Bill Withers - “Make a Smile for Me.” It always puts me in such a happy space, I think the lyrics are my favorite part. But it’s so beautifully orchestrated, and intimately sung.What’s your ultimate dream as a musician?To positively touch and influence a lot of souls from the art and music that I make. I think the reason we’re on this planet is to give what we’ve got to other people. Living off of that, feeding my family and having a beautiful home would mean so much to me. Then more dreams build.What’s your favorite part about getting ready?Probably picking and playing with colors or fabric textures to put together. I usually base it on the mood I’m in that day; if I’m feeling earthy I’ll wear brown or green, if I’m feeling more fiery or like I want to be seen, I’ll wear yellow or orange.Tell us about your getting ready ritual:If I’m not running out the door, setting a calm setting for me to exist in is really important. I light some incense or a candle, play some music on my speaker (ambient sounds like Laraaji, Uther Moads, Naran Ratan and even some of the ambient sounds I’ve made myself) and get in the zone.

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Dianna Lopez

Age:28Hometown:Rockland County, New YorkWhat was your first concert?I think it was a Khruangbin concert.Describe your sound in a sentence:Ambient/spiritual mystic folk.Tell us about your song on the album:“Something Wild” is a self-love song of sorts, it felt really empowering to write. I was comparing parts of my body to natural elements of the earth - thinking about nature and how strong and wild it’s able to hold up even through the stormiest disasters. My intention for the song was for the people listening to it to feel like anything is possible and that they’re capable and built for a lot more than we think.What’s one song that you wish you had written?Bill Withers - “Make a Smile for Me.” It always puts me in such a happy space, I think the lyrics are my favorite part. But it’s so beautifully orchestrated, and intimately sung.What’s your ultimate dream as a musician?To positively touch and influence a lot of souls from the art and music that I make. I think the reason we’re on this planet is to give what we’ve got to other people. Living off of that, feeding my family and having a beautiful home would mean so much to me. Then more dreams build.What’s your favorite part about getting ready?Probably picking and playing with colors or fabric textures to put together. I usually base it on the mood I’m in that day; if I’m feeling earthy I’ll wear brown or green, if I’m feeling more fiery or like I want to be seen, I’ll wear yellow or orange.Tell us about your getting ready ritual:If I’m not running out the door, setting a calm setting for me to exist in is really important. I light some incense or a candle, play some music on my speaker (ambient sounds like Laraaji, Uther Moads, Naran Ratan and even some of the ambient sounds I’ve made myself) and get in the zone.

06of 12Olivia ReyesEric RobbinsAge:23Hometown:Teaneck, N.J.What was your first concert?One DirectionTake Me Hometour.Describe your sound in a sentence:Elegant pop with an essence of R&B.Tell us about your song on the album:My song is called “Dream.” It’s an afro-beats-inspired song about taking you through a journey of self-expression from the moment you wake up to stepping into your own as a confident individual.What’s your favorite part about getting ready?- I love sitting in front of my vanity and taking my time (usually up to 2 hours sometimes) to get ready in peace and listening to my favorite playlist.What’s your favorite e.l.f. product?Soft Glam Foundation!What’s your ultimate dream as a musician?To be able to tour the world performing, also winning a Grammy of course.How does it feel to be part of a compilation album?I love it! The fact that I am a part of such a cool project with so many talented artists with such different perspectives is something I am very proud of!Tell us about why e.l.f. was the perfect brand partner for you?Besides the fact that I am an employee, e.l.f. embraces everyone and really cares about diversifying their platform and being inclusive to every eye, lip, face, paw, and fin! It is something I deeply align with and couldn’t be prouder to collaborate with such an amazing brand.

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Olivia Reyes

Age:23Hometown:Teaneck, N.J.What was your first concert?One DirectionTake Me Hometour.Describe your sound in a sentence:Elegant pop with an essence of R&B.Tell us about your song on the album:My song is called “Dream.” It’s an afro-beats-inspired song about taking you through a journey of self-expression from the moment you wake up to stepping into your own as a confident individual.What’s your favorite part about getting ready?- I love sitting in front of my vanity and taking my time (usually up to 2 hours sometimes) to get ready in peace and listening to my favorite playlist.What’s your favorite e.l.f. product?Soft Glam Foundation!What’s your ultimate dream as a musician?To be able to tour the world performing, also winning a Grammy of course.How does it feel to be part of a compilation album?I love it! The fact that I am a part of such a cool project with so many talented artists with such different perspectives is something I am very proud of!Tell us about why e.l.f. was the perfect brand partner for you?Besides the fact that I am an employee, e.l.f. embraces everyone and really cares about diversifying their platform and being inclusive to every eye, lip, face, paw, and fin! It is something I deeply align with and couldn’t be prouder to collaborate with such an amazing brand.

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Cakes Da Killa

08of 12JenitaEric RobbinsAge:Cenozoic EraHometown:Melbourne, AustraliaWhat was your first concert?Janet JacksonDescribe your sound in a sentence:’90s pop radio blasting in NASA’s lunch room.Tell us about your song on the album:The song is called “Zero G (U&Me)”. Though the melody existed for a while, the lyrics were written after being part of a music video shoot involving a zero gravity airplane. Good day at the office.Tell us about your getting ready ritual:Wet hair and getting through seventeen playlists before finally leaving the apartment.What music do you like to play when you’re getting ready?Currently on a middle eastern psychedelic funk kick.What’s one song that you wish you had written?Tomoyasu Hotei’s “Battle Without Honor Or Humanity.“What’s your ultimate dream as a musician?To keep writing songs I respect.How does it feel to be part of a compilation album?Like I stumbled into a jam session. And stayed.Tell us about why e.l.f. was the perfect brand partner for you?The product is true and the competition is nervous.

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Jenita

Age:Cenozoic EraHometown:Melbourne, AustraliaWhat was your first concert?Janet JacksonDescribe your sound in a sentence:’90s pop radio blasting in NASA’s lunch room.Tell us about your song on the album:The song is called “Zero G (U&Me)”. Though the melody existed for a while, the lyrics were written after being part of a music video shoot involving a zero gravity airplane. Good day at the office.Tell us about your getting ready ritual:Wet hair and getting through seventeen playlists before finally leaving the apartment.What music do you like to play when you’re getting ready?Currently on a middle eastern psychedelic funk kick.What’s one song that you wish you had written?Tomoyasu Hotei’s “Battle Without Honor Or Humanity.“What’s your ultimate dream as a musician?To keep writing songs I respect.How does it feel to be part of a compilation album?Like I stumbled into a jam session. And stayed.Tell us about why e.l.f. was the perfect brand partner for you?The product is true and the competition is nervous.

09of 12Zoe KoTommy WuAge:23Hometown:New York City, NYWhat was your first concert?Hozier with George Ezra as the opener. I went to the concert with my cousin and we both sobbed.Describe your sound in a sentence:My sound is confident and raw. It’s been described as 2000s pop/rock meets indie sleaze.Tell us about your song on the album:It’s a fun, upbeat dance, alt-pop song. It has lots of girl gang vocals and cheeky lyrics.Describe your music style:I listen to a lot of 2000s pop and rock women icons like Gwen Stefani, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Rihanna, and Nelly Furatado, and also indie sleaze like LCD Soundsystem and Peaches.What music do you like to play when you’re getting ready?Energetic dance-pop bangers. Anything I can scream and dance to.Describe your go-to makeup style:A grungy, messy, smokey eye, sometimes paired with a bold red lip. (I like e.l.f.’s O FACE satin lipstick — pigmented but creamy and hydrating!)What’s your ultimate dream as a musician?All I’ve ever wanted to do is make music and perform forever. It would be a dream to eventually be able to create a fashion line too. I think right now, my big goal is to sell out Webster Hall in NYC, I grew up next to it and always went to shows there.

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Zoe Ko

Tommy Wu

Age:23Hometown:New York City, NYWhat was your first concert?Hozier with George Ezra as the opener. I went to the concert with my cousin and we both sobbed.Describe your sound in a sentence:My sound is confident and raw. It’s been described as 2000s pop/rock meets indie sleaze.Tell us about your song on the album:It’s a fun, upbeat dance, alt-pop song. It has lots of girl gang vocals and cheeky lyrics.Describe your music style:I listen to a lot of 2000s pop and rock women icons like Gwen Stefani, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Rihanna, and Nelly Furatado, and also indie sleaze like LCD Soundsystem and Peaches.What music do you like to play when you’re getting ready?Energetic dance-pop bangers. Anything I can scream and dance to.Describe your go-to makeup style:A grungy, messy, smokey eye, sometimes paired with a bold red lip. (I like e.l.f.’s O FACE satin lipstick — pigmented but creamy and hydrating!)What’s your ultimate dream as a musician?All I’ve ever wanted to do is make music and perform forever. It would be a dream to eventually be able to create a fashion line too. I think right now, my big goal is to sell out Webster Hall in NYC, I grew up next to it and always went to shows there.

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Mariangela

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Charlotte Rose Benjamin

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Meduulla

source: people.com