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Request A ShowHer Romanian label, Roton, signed a contract with the American label Ultra Records in April 2009. Her debut studio album of the same name followed in August 2009 and was certified Gold and Platinum.
In 2014, Inna signed with Atlantic Records and released "Cola Song", a commercially successful collaboration with J Balvin.
The singer also signed a record deal with Jay-Z's record label Roc Nation to release her sixth studio album Yo in May 2019.
The promotional campaign featuring Inna started on July 7 in stores across Romania. Pepsi targeted the young generation, using Inna as a symbol.
INNA accepted the invitation of Spotify and proudly joined EQUAL, a global initiative aiming to amplify the work of women artists worldwide.
The objective was to combine the equity of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and Inna's, the most famous Romanian artists, to create an ownable and memorable brand experience.
Inna participated in Cartoon Network Romania's anti-bullying CN Clubul Prieteniei (CN Friendship Club) in 2016, and recorded a new opening theme for the Romanian-language version of The Powerpuff Girls.
Elena Alexandra Apostoleanu, known professionally as Inna, was born on October 16, 1986, in Mangalia, Romania. She was raised in Neptun and initially pursued political science studies at Ovidius University. Her musical journey began after she connected with the Romanian trio Play & Win. In 2008, she adopted the stage name “Alessandra” and explored a pop-rock style before rebranding as “Inna” and transitioning into house music later that same year. Her debut single, “Hot” (2008), achieved global commercial success, topping Billboard’s Hot Dance Airplay chart. Following this breakthrough, she signed with Ultra Records in April 2009, leading to the release of her debut studio album, “Hot,” in August 2009, which earned Gold and Platinum certifications.
Inna’s career advanced with her second album, “I Am the Club Rocker” (2011), featuring the globally successful single “Sun Is Up” (2010), which earned her the Eurodanceweb Award. By 2011, she was recognized as the highest-paid Romanian and Eastern European artist. Her third studio album, “Party Never Ends” (2013), received two Best Album nominations at the Romanian Music Awards and reached the top 10 in Mexico. In 2014, Inna signed with Atlantic Records and released “Cola Song,” a collaboration with J Balvin, which was commercially successful and used to promote the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Throughout her career, Inna has engaged in collaborations with notable artists such as Pitbull, Flo Rida, J Balvin, Daddy Yankee, and Juan Magán.
Demonstrating continued artistic evolution, Inna released her sixth studio album, “Yo” (2019), an entirely Spanish-language project where she took full creative control, exploring experimental and gypsy-influenced music styles. This period also saw her sign a record deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. Beyond her musical achievements, Inna is also a prominent human rights activist. She has participated in campaigns against domestic violence, supported children’s rights, and advocated for LGBT rights, earning recognition for her social contributions. With global album sales of four million from her first three studio albums, Inna stands as the best-selling Romanian artist.
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