Ella Moore performs under the alias “Cleo Reed,” modelled after two ancestors. Born and raised in NYC and Uptown DC, Cleo creates under the musical influence of black underground sounds from traditions in hip-hop to experimental R&B/Soul. Her unique sound transcends traditional genres through the use of guitar, vocal harmonies and synth soundscapes informed by the origins of electronic music in the black underground. Through music, Cleo works to amplify the needed presence of black queer womxn in production and sound design spaces. Cleo has collaborated with a plethora of accomplished artists, including: Jon Batiste, Bad Tuner, duendita, Nick Hakim, Wiki, Caleb Giles, Adé Hakim, Earth Dad, and many more.