Biography

JENYKA is a young musician, singer, and songwriter.

She lives in Sofia, Bulgaria, and her greatest dream is for her music to be heard worldwide. JENYKA's singing is often described as divine, and she is frequently compared to the mythical Orpheus, who enchanted every living being with his music.

Her parents noticed her talent as early as age 2, when she would spend hours captivated by musicians and then creatively interpret the melodies she had heard. At 4, Jeny began attending a weekend music school, where she was introduced to various musical instruments. For her 5th birthday, she received a guitar and a Swan Lake costume, inspired by her love for music and the incredible story of the ballet.

From 2016 to 2022, she recorded 24 original children’s songs, written by some of Bulgaria’s most talented poets and composers. For seven consecutive years, she reached the finals of the European competition for new children’s songs, where her performances became beloved by children across Bulgaria. Starting in 2017, she participated in a project for new Bulgarian songs, many of which are now some of the most recognizable and cherished by Bulgarians worldwide.

In 2021, JENYKA was invited to compete in the contest for the anthem of the Historical Park in Bulgaria. This major competition, open to all ages, had voting from both the audience and a professional jury. Her song, “Моя е тая земя” (This Land Is Mine), triumphed against entries from some of Bulgaria’s top pop stars, becoming the official anthem of the Historical Park.

That same year, she fulfilled another dream by competing in the TV show Bulgaria's Got Talent, where she reached the finals with incredible interpretations of jazz and global hits. At the finals, she performed one of her original songs, earning recognition as a prominent young artist in Bulgaria.

Dedicated to her craft, JENYKA has studied piano, ukulele, drums, and music theory. In 2022, an encounter with an Italian producer inspired her to further her skills, leading her to complete a course in Music Production. That year, she won second place in the United Kids international competition, where composer and producer Ruslan Kvinta announced on stage that JENYKA had moved him so deeply that he would write a song for her. This collaboration resulted in her first international project, “Fly”, which also marked the digital release of her music.

For two consecutive years, JENYKA presented new music alongside a symphony orchestra and jazz ensemble, earning the Symphonic Orchestra Performer Award.

In 2023, a personal meeting with the world-renowned duo XiJaro & Pitch, who praised her voice as one of the most recognizable and emotive new talents, guided her toward creating original songs where she could shine as a songwriter, lyricist, and performer.

JENYKA also studied Music Business with mentor Milen Minkov through Art-Vision Global and, starting in 2024, began attending the AKATAMUS Performing Arts High School.

In 2024, JENYKA released her first original song, “Hopeless”, in which she is both performer and co-writer of the lyrics and music. The song earned second place for Best New Pop Song at the global contest On the Music Waves.

Her second song, “Everything”, was named the Best New Song at the I Want Your Music competition in Rome, Italy. These achievements solidified JENYKA's determination to continue pursuing her dreams.

Recently, JENYKA released her third song, “There Was a Light”, which quickly gained radio play in France, Italy, and Belgium. Currently, she is working on new projects, including her debut album.

JENYKA also captivated audiences with acoustic performances of her songs in the global Sofar concert series, showcasing her artistry worldwide.

In January, JENYKA will release her sixth new song, for which she wrote the lyrics and music.