Musician Ella Mai Net Worth And Income Sources

 

Ella Mai Total Net Worth at a glance

Ella Mai net worth is $6 million according to various sources[1]. 

We took the average from the range of $722,000-$1.0 million that she earns from YouTube and the millions she likely earns from her music and brand deals.[2] 

Ella Mai is an English singer-songwriter who sings R&B.[3] 

How Much Money Does Ella Mai Make? 

Ella Mai makes an estimated $1 million every year. 

It is difficult to estimate Ella Mai’s total worth from this. There is very sparse information on her paychecks from singing and songwriting. There is also no information on her paychecks from brand deals. 

Ella Mai Net Worth : Ella Mai’s new album cover.  Credit: Instagram @ellamai
Ella Mai Net Worth: Ella Mai’s new album cover.  Credit: Instagram @ellamai

How Does Ella Mai Make Money?

Ella Mai has several sources of income. First and foremost, she makes money from her singing and songwriting career. She also makes money from brand deals and her YouTube channel[4].

She is a multi-millionaire and has built up her wealth by recording albums. According to the RIAA her only studio album, “Ella Mai” has gone double platinum. Several of her singles have also gone platinum. Her most successful single, Boo’d Up accrued enough sales to go 7x Platinum[5]. 

Ella Mai Net Worth : Ella Mai performing at the New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2020.  Credit: YouTube (Ella Mai)
Ella Mai Net Worth: Ella Mai performing at the New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2020. 
Credit: YouTube (Ella Mai)

Income Source 1: Music Career

Ella Mai has released one studio album and 3 EPs. She is currently producing another studio album[6]. Her music career includes deals with record labels 10 Summers, and Interscope, as well as deals with Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming services. 

These deals are not public knowledge.

Ella Mai Net Worth : Ella Mai in the Music video for Not Another Love Song.  Credit: YouTube (Ella Mai)
Ella Mai Net Worth: Ella Mai in the Music video for Not Another Love Song. 
Credit: YouTube (Ella Mai)

Income Source 2: YouTube Channel

According to Social Blade, Ella Mai earns $722,900 from her main YouTube channel every year. She posts music videos, tour announcements, and personal videos on the channel. The revenue she makes from her channel as far as sponsorships or brand deals go is unknown. 

Here we will focus on her earnings from ad revenue according to Social Blade[2]. 

Ella Mai-YouTube ChannelSubscribersViewsEst. Earnings
Main Channel-Ella Mai [4]3.43 million1,640,314,58$722,900

Ella Mai’s YouTube channel is likely managed by her team and the annual earnings are split between her and them. That’s why it’s not easy to determine just how much she personally pockets from her YouTube channel.

Ella Mai Net Worth : Ella Mai in the Music video for Shot Clock.  Credit: YouTube (Ella Mai)
Ella Mai Net Worth: Ella Mai in the Music video for Shot Clock. 
Credit: YouTube (Ella Mai)

Income Source 3: Others

She also earns money from brand deals, and advertising contracts. The worth of these deals is completely hidden from public knowledge.

Ella Mai Net Worth : Ella Mai in the music video for Boo’d Up. Credit: YouTube (Ella Mai)
Ella Mai Net Worth: Ella Mai in the music video for Boo’d Up.
Credit: YouTube (Ella Mai)

The most popular video on Ella Mai’s YouTube channel is “Boo’d Up”


Ella Mai’s Early Life and Career

Ella Mai Howell was born on 3 November 1994 in London, England. She was born to a Jamaican mother and an Irish father. Her mother reportedly named her after the Jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald. She moved from London to New York City when she was 12 as a result of her mother’s teaching job[7]. 

She began studying at the British and Irish Modern Music Institute in London in 2014[8]. Her music career started then when she competed on series 11 of the X-Factor with her group ‘Arize’. They didn’t advance beyond the initial audition[9]. 

During her studies at the British and Irish Modern Music Institute, she began releasing music. From 2015 onwards, she released a 4-track solo EP of original songs called “Troubled” on SoundCloud[10]. In 2018, her single Boo’d Up gained popularity, amassing over 450 million views on YouTube[11]. 

She released her first self-titled debut studio album in 2018. Her singles Boo’d Up and Trip both charted in the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 5 and 11[12]. 


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Ella Mai Biography 

Legal Name/Birth NameElla Mai Howell
Net Worth$600,000
PseudonymsN/A
Source of WealthSinging, YouTube, Songwriting
Date of Birth3 November 1994 (27 years old)
Place of Birth London, England
Nationality British
GenderFemale
Height171 cm (5 ft, 7 in)
Weight57 kg 
ReligionN/A
EthnicityBlack
Marital StatusSingle
Partner/WifeN/A
ChildrenN/A
Names of ChildrenN/A

Frequently Asked Questions About Ella Mai 

Is Ella Mai white or black?

She is half Jamaican and half Irish. She has not commented on how she identifies. [13]. 

When did Ella Mai come out?

She has not officially made a statement about her sexuality. However, she has been romantically linked to fellow artist Kehlani. There was been gossip about her being a lesbian or at least bisexual. 

However, Kehlani has denied their link up and said that the two singers are just friends[14]. 

How much is Ella Mae worth?

She is a multi-millionaire. It has been estimated that her net worth is $6 million. 

What is Ella Mai’s Music About?

Ella Mai’s music genre is R&B and her music is mostly about her experiences and relationships. 

Sources

[1] https://www.celebworth.net/2019/01/how-much-money-does-ella-mai-make.html

[2] https://socialblade.com/youtube/channel/UCy1qd93CcOTvOrQ-QM8_pyQ

[3] https://www.google.com/search?q=ella+mai+music+genre&sxsrf=AOaemvKNwKsLgU4RKcrOiFQj9J376mRIRw%3A1643202496435&ei=wEfxYZGAGuOKlwSf-a2oBA&ved=0ahUKEwiR4N-ovs_1AhVjxYUKHZ98C0UQ4dUDCA4&uact=5&oq=ella+mai+music+genre&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyBQgAEIAEOgcIIxCwAxAnOgcIABBHELADOgcIABCwAxBDOgoIABDkAhCwAxgAOgwILhDIAxCwAxBDGAE6BAgjECc6BQgAEJECOgYIABAWEB5KBAhBGABKBAhGGAFQmQVYkgxgqg1oAXACeACAAe0BiAHWBpIBBTAuMS4zmAEAoAEByAEQwAEB2gEGCAAQARgJ2gEGCAEQARgI&sclient=gws-wiz

[4] https://www.youtube.com/c/ellamai/videos

[5] https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/ella-mai-bood-certified-platinum-riaa-8462207/

[6] https://www.rap-up.com/2022/01/24/ella-mai-announces-new-single-dfmu/

[7] https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/aug/02/ella-mai-bood-up-r-and-b-charts-number-1

[8] https://www.bimm.ac.uk/alumni/ella-mai/

[9] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jX6QXMkj1-8

[10] https://soundcloud.com/itsellamai/sets/troubled

[11] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YNZlXfW6Ho

[12] https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ella-mai-drops-remorseful-rb-song-trip-ahead-of-booed-up-tour-706374/

[13] https://moviecultists.com/what-nationality-is-ella-mae

[14] https://www.earnthenecklace.com/kehlani-dating-ella-mai/


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