Biography

Ilana Strom Harkavy (ILANA) is a Los Angeles based recording artist and songwriter from Seattle. She began honing her musical talents at the tender age of 4, performing and training with top vocal coaches and choirs throughout the country. In 2006, she attended Loyola Marymount University and studied under industry greats. But it wasn’t until she turned 19 that Ilana began her professional music career.

While studying abroad in London, she made connections within the electronic dance music (EDM) scene and collaborated with artists including Protoculture, Andy Duguid, Airbase, and her own brainchild, Gemini’s Edge. Her songs were signed to prominent labels including Armada Music and Blackhole Recordings. They received support from dance music royalty including Armin Van Buuren, Above & Beyond, and Tiesto. Ilana has performed throughout the world, opening for acts such as Ferry Corsten and Sean Tyas. In 2010 she sang the Nature One Festival anthem, which was featured on German TV and played by some of the world’s top DJs including Armin Van Buuren, Paul Van Dyk, and ATB. 

In 2011, Ilana began creating music for TV and film, licensing her songs to household names such as Disney, AMC, ABC Family, and BBC. 

During this time she started her own business, Nailed it! Media, an organic branding company. With her extensive experience and knowledge in music and marketing, she was able to create and sustain a strong online presence with a fan base of 75,000+.

She has since blossomed into a passionate and dynamic young woman and has decided to return to her first love, Pop music. She just completed her first solo project--a five track pop EP titled Just, Girl. The EP will be the first release from The Just, Girl. Project—a musical movement Ilana has created in order to empower girls to embrace their passions, be blatantly honest, and take ownership of their individual struggles.

Ilana’s journey has only just begun! She plans to continue building her empire, including launching The Just, Girl. Project record label and foundation, continuing to grow and develop Nailed it! Media, as well
as establish herself as a strong female artist. She hopes to inspire those around her to be strong, vibrant, bold and beautiful.

For Management/Bookings Contact:

info@naileditmedia.com

For Media Inquiries Contact:

hello@thejustgirlproject.com

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