INTRODUCTION
Netta Barzilai (@nettabarzi), known mononymously as Netta, is an Israeli singer-songwriter, musician, and pioneering looping artist. A global pop force, she is celebrated for her infectious charisma, experimental vocal techniques, and her empowering message of self-love and individuality. She gained worldwide acclaim as the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2018, where her avant-garde style redefined modern pop performance.
Birth name: Netta Barzilai
Career
Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Looping Artist, TV Judge
Birthday
January 22, 1993
Age: 33
Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
Birthplace: Hod HaSharon, Israel
Nationality: Israeli
HOW BIG IS Netta Barzilai ON THE NET?
Netta has a massive digital footprint with over 1.4 million subscribers on YouTube and a substantial following on Instagram. Her breakout hit “Toy” has amassed hundreds of millions of views, and she has over 650 million global streams across platforms. She is a viral sensation known for her “Netta’s Office” series, where she showcases her intricate live-looping skills to a global audience.
HOW DID Netta Barzilai become famous?
Netta’s path to stardom began when she won the fifth season of the Israeli reality show HaKokhav HaBa (The Next Star). This victory earned her the right to represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon. Her performance of the song “Toy”—featuring her signature “chicken” vocal sounds and vocal looper—won the competition, making it Israel’s fourth Eurovision victory and transforming her into an international icon overnight.
BEFORE THE FAME
Netta’s early life was culturally diverse; she lived in Nigeria for several years as a child before returning to Israel. After high school, she completed her mandatory military service in the Israeli Navy Band, which she describes as a formative experience for her performance skills. Before her TV debut, she struggled as an independent artist, performing in Tel Aviv bars for “beers and tips” while honing her unique sound with electronic loopers and vocal experimentation.
CLOSE WITH (ASSOCIATED);
Netta Barzilai is a key figure in the international pop and Eurovision community. She has collaborated with global artists like Nigerian singer Mr Eazi and has been publicly supported by icons such as Gal Gadot. Within the lifestyle and fashion world, she has walked the runway for Israeli Fashion Week and been associated with creators like Neta Alchimister, who notably featured Netta in her BaNaNhot fashion shows to promote body positivity. Her influence aligns her with other powerful vocalists and unique performers like Lizzo and Noa Kirel, forming a network of artists who champion bold, unapologetic self-expression.