Ella Langley opened up in a candid and playful conversation about admiration, identity, and the “switch” artists often step into when they hit the stage.
When asked who she’s most excited to potentially bump into and whose music she’s currently loving, Langley didn’t hesitate—she named Tate McRae.
She praised McRae’s stage presence, choreography, and emotional expression, saying she deeply admires how effortlessly she blends dancing with storytelling on stage. Langley also related to the idea of an on-stage versus off-stage version of an artist, noting how performers often shift into a different energy when the spotlight turns on.
That’s where her “super suit” concept comes in—a personal metaphor she uses to describe her performance mindset. For Langley, it’s like putting on a shield of confidence and energy that transforms her into a different version of herself on stage.
“It’s like my super suit,” she explained, describing it as something that runs on “battery” and needs recharging—but when it’s fully charged, she’s ready to go all in.
The moment highlights not just her admiration for other artists like McRae, but also her growing self-awareness as a performer—balancing vulnerability offstage with power, presence, and control when the lights come on.