Elena Alexandra Apostoleanu, known professionally as Inna, is a Romanian singer and songwriter. Born in Mangalia and raised in Neptun, she studied political science at Ovidius University before meeting the Romanian trio Play & Win and pursuing a music career. She adopted the stage name "Alessandra" in 2008 and adopted a pop-rock style; later that year, she changed her stage name to "Inna" and began releasing house music. "Hot", her debut single, was a commercial success worldwide and topped the Romanian and Billboard's Hot Dance Airplay chart, among others. Inna's debut studio album of the same name followed in August 2009 and was certified Gold and Platinum. It featured several other successful singles in Europe, including "Amazing", her second number one single in Romania. Inna's second album, I Am the Club Rocker, yielded global success for the single "Sun Is Up". The track won the Eurodanceweb Award, making Inna the first and only Romanian artist to win the award.
| Born: | Elena Alexandra Apostoleanu, October 16, 1986, Mangalia, Romania |
| Education: | Ovidius University |
| Occupation: | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active: | 2008–present |
| Works: | Discography |
| Awards: | Full list |
| Twitter: | Inna's Twitter profile |
| Instagram: | Inna's Instagram profile |
| Facebook: | Inna's Facebook profile |
| Youtube: | Inna's Youtube channel |
| Spotify: | Inna's Spotify |
| SoundCloud: | Inna's SoundCloud |
| iTunes: | Inna's iTunes |
About Inna
Romanian dance music and pop singer known for her singles "Hot," "Love," "Sun is Up," and "Deja Vu." Her real name is Elena Alexandra Apostoleanu.
Before Fame
She posted her song "Hot" on YouTube and then drove to Paris to spend time with her family. A week later, she was driving back and was stopped at immigration when the immigration agent's phone began ringing with her song "Hot" as the ringtone.
Achievement
She won a NRJ Music Award, a MTV Europe Music Award, and a European Border Breakers Award.
Family Life
Her family encouraged her singing career and both her mother and grandmother sang locally at parties and night clubs.
Associations
She collaborated with top artists such as Pitbull, Flo-Rida, Daddy Yankee, and Juan Magan.
Information related to Inna
- Inna Category
- Romanian dance musicians
- Ultra Records artists
- Roc Nation artists
- Romanian female singers
- Eurodance musicians
