Enisa Nikaj, professionally known as Enisa, is quickly becoming a standout voice in today’s music scene. The American singer and songwriter began her career in 2015 by performing cover songs online and transitioned to original music in 2016. In December 2019, she signed with Atlantic Records and Highbridge The Label, further solidifying her place in the industry.
In March 2022, she represented her music on a national stage by competing in the American Song Contest.
Enisa’s “Mockingbird” Cover Goes Viral
Between 2018 and 2020, Enisa gained widespread attention for her emotionally powerful covers — one of the most notable being Eminem’s “Mockingbird”, which she released on December 9, 2018. The cover quickly caught fire online, reaching 10 million views by 2020, and today has surpassed 27 million views on YouTube.
Her heartfelt rendition continues to draw new listeners as the original track itself is making a massive comeback.
Eminem’s “Mockingbird” Sees a Major Resurgence
Originally released in 2004 and later as a single in April 2005, Eminem’s “Mockingbird” is currently the most trending Eminem track on both TikTok and Spotify.
- #Mockingbird has hit 2 billion views on TikTok
- The song has also surpassed 1.2 billion streams on Spotify
The emotional ballad, which was part of Eminem’s Encore album, peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 4 in the UK, and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance (losing to Kanye West’s “Gold Digger”). It was later featured on Eminem’s greatest hits album, Curtain Call: The Hits.
Enisa’s timeless cover continues to resonate with new generations discovering the song through social platforms.
