Alina Baraz (born September 24, 1993) is an American R&B singer-songwriter from Cleveland, Ohio.

Born to Russian parents, Baraz was raised on classical music, but she also cites powerful vocalists such as Adele, Amy Winehouse and Corinne Bailey Rae as her biggest inspirations. In her youth, Baraz was a member of several choirs, which prompted her to move to California at 19 in order to pursue her dream of becoming a singer. She also developed a passion for songwriting—her first song being “Roses Dipped in Gold,” released on April 15, 2013.

The Cleveland native first gained notice in 2013 through her collaborations with electronic producers Galimatias with “Drift” and “Make You Feel,” and ESTA. with “Paradise.” In May 15, 2015, Alina Baraz and Galimatias released the acclaimed collaborative EP, Urban Flora.

After being signed with the independent label Mom+Pop in August 2016, Baraz followed up in January 2017 with her famous single “Electric” featuring Khalid. Then, in September, Baraz released singles “Lavender and Velvet” and “Buzzin” in anticipation of her upcoming EP, The Color of You, released on April 6, 2018. The latter consisted of her signature R&B sound, along with a more progressive sound that manages to maintain her sultry style.

Two years later, on April 24, 2020, Baraz released her debut full-length album, It Was Divine, including the standout singles “To Me,” “More Than Enough”, and “Morocco” featuring rapper 6LACK.

In July 2021, Alina Baraz returned as an independent artist with the single “Alone with You” after leaving Mom+Pop. Then, she released the EPs Sunbeam and Moongate, respectively in September and October 2021.