Ezra Koenig

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ezra Koenig
Occupation	Pop Singer
Date Of Birth	Apr 8, 1984(1984-04-08)
Age	40
Birthplace	New York City
Country	United States
Birth City	New York State
Horoscope	Aries

Ezra Koenig Biography

Ezra Koenig is one of the most popular and richest Pop Singer who was born on April 8, 1984 in New York City, New York State, United States. Lead vocalist, guitarist and the primary songwriter for New York-based band Vampire Weekend, a band which became famous for its hit songs “A-Punk,” “Cousins,” and “Diane Young.”

He has also covered Paul Simon’s song “Papa Hobo.”

Ezra Michael Koenig (born April 8, 1984) is an American musician, singer- songwriter, television producer, record producer, radio personality, and screenwriter. He is best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and lyricist of indie rock band Vampire Weekend. Additionally, Koenig is the creator of the Netflix animated comedy series Neo Yokio and also hosts the Apple Music radio talk show Time Crisis with Ezra Koenig. Time Crisis is airing its fourth season, as of 2019.

Koenig was born in New York City and is the son of Bobby Bass, a psychotherapist, and Robin Koenig, a set dresser on film and TV productions. His parents lived on the Upper West Side of Manhattan before moving to Glen Ridge, New Jersey shortly after their son’s birth. He is Jewish, and his family came to the U.S. from Europe (including Romania and Hungary). He grew up in Northern New Jersey and attended Glen Ridge High School. Ezra has a younger sister, Emma Koenig (born 1988), who is the author of the blog and book “FUCK! i’m in my twenties” and wrote on the ABC-TV comedy, Manhattan Love Story. Ezra began writing music around the age of ten, and his first song ever was titled “Bad Birthday Party”.

He was born within Northern New Jersey with his sister Emma Koenig. He began dating actress He was raised in Northern New Jersey with his sister Emma Koenig. He began dating actress Rashida Jones in 2017. They secretly welcomed their first child, a son named Isaiah Jones, in August of 2018. in 2017. Their secretly born baby, a son who was named Isaiah Jones, in August of the year 2018.

Ezra Koenig Net Worth

Ezra Koenig is one of the richest Pop Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ezra Koenig 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started Vampire Weekend in 2006. He also has been involved in the hip hop band L’Homme Run.

He as well as Vampire Weekend recorded their third album, Modern Vampires of the City in 2013.

The show, Time Crisis, mainly features Koenig and a variety of notable guest stars, including regular co-host, L.A. based painter and former Dirty Projectors member, Jake Longstreth. Each episode is two-hours in length, during that time, Koenig and company discuss relevant news topics, respond to obscure listener emails regarding 1970s rock music, explore the current terrain of U.S. politics, as well as frequently analyzing the history of corporate snack foods. Additionally, Koenig compares and contrasts contemporary popular music with music of an era relevant to the discourse of the specific episode.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Ezra Koenig height 6 ft 0 in Ezra weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Ezra Koenig Dating?

According to our records, Ezra Koenig is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Ezra Koenig’s is not dating anyone.

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Their eponymous debut album arrived on January 29, 2008, and by the end of the year they had performed on Saturday Night Live, played for 40,000 fans at England’s Glastonbury festival and sold nearly half a million albums. The album was self-produced while they were working full-time jobs. Since then, the band have released another three albums: Contra (2010), Modern Vampires of the City (2013), and Father of the Bride (2019).

Facts & Trivia

Ezra Ranked on the list of most popular Pop Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ezra Koenig celebrates birthday on April 8 of every year.

Over his career Koenig has received many accolades for his efforts including 5 Grammy Award nominations for his work with Vampire Weekend in 2010, 2013 and 2019 (including Album of the Year), with wins in 2013 and 2019 for Best Alternative Music Album. He was also nominated in 2016 for his production work on Beyoncé’s album Lemonade.

Top Facts about Ezra Koenig

1. Ezra Koenig is the lead singer of Vampire Weekend.
2. He was born on April 8, 1984 in New York City.
3. Koenig attended Columbia University and studied English literature.
4. His band’s debut album reached #17 on the Billboard 200 chart.
5. Vampire Weekend has won a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album.
6. Koenig has collaborated with artists such as Beyoncé and Steve Lacy.
7. He co-wrote the soundtrack for Wes Anderson’s film “Isle of Dogs.”
8. Koenig is also a writer and producer for the TV show “Neo Yokio.”
9. He has been in a relationship with actress Rashida Jones since 2016.
10. Koenig is known for his unique vocal style and witty lyrics.

What ethnicity is Ezra Koenig?

Early life. Koenig was born in New York City and is the son of Bobby Bass, a psychotherapist, and Robin Koenig, a set dresser on film and TV productions. He is Jewish , and his family came to the U.S. from Romania and Hungary.

Is Vampire Weekend still together?

Vampire Weekend
Labels| XL Columbia
Website| vampireweekend.com
Members| Ezra Koenig Chris Baio Chris Tomson
Past members| Rostam Batmanglij

Where did Ezra Koenig go to college?

Columbia University

Is Vampire Weekend a good band?

In 2019, Vampire Weekend, now a trio—Batmanglij left the band after Modern Vampires of the City—are perhaps the best band still standing from the mega- indie era , with a bigger and broader sound worthy of a longtime festival headliner.

Who is Rashida Jones married to in real life?

Rashida Jones
Years active| 1997–present
Partner(s)| Mark Ronson (2002–2004) Ezra Koenig (2015–present)
Children| 1
Parents| Quincy Jones (father) Peggy Lipton (mother)