Erika de Casier

Erika de Casier is a Portuguese-Danish singer, songwriter, producer, and DJ based in Copenhagen. Born in Portugal to a Belgian mother and a Cape Verdean father, she moved to Denmark at a young age and grew up immersed in diverse musical influences, reflecting a blend of her multicultural roots. Erika first attracted attention as part of the experimental duo Saint Cava before embarking on a solo career.

Her debut album, *Essentials* (2019), introduced listeners to her signature sound, which seamlessly fuses late-90s and early-2000s R&B, downtempo, and electronic pop with a modern, minimalist production approach. With intimate vocals and self-reflective lyrics, Erika’s music explores themes of love, vulnerability, and self-worth, establishing her as a unique voice in contemporary R&B and electronic circles. Erika de Casier is known not just for her songwriting but also for her hands-on approach to production, frequently co-producing her tracks and working with small, close-knit creative teams.

Her follow-up album, *Sensational* (2021), released on the iconic British label 4AD, earned widespread critical acclaim for its sophisticated songwriting and innovative reimagining of classic R&B tropes. Alongside her solo work, Erika has collaborated with artists like Shygirl and contributed to projects for the influential hyperpop collective PC Music. As a DJ, Erika brings her eclectic taste and refined sensibility to clubs and festivals, seamlessly mixing R&B, electronic, and experimental sounds.

Her sets reflect her diverse influences and her ongoing dedication to musical exploration. Erika de Casier continues to influence the global music scene with her genre-defying sound and thoughtful artistic vision, earning a dedicated international following and recognition as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary music.