ILINCA first gained recognition through her unique vocal technique—yodelling. In 2015, she reached the semifinals of Vocea României, and in 2017 she represented Romania at Eurovision, finishing 7th in the grand final in Kyiv. In 2025, ILINCA released the studio album Balkan Mama together with the band Gadjo Dilo, returning to her roots and exploring traditional influences reinterpreted in a contemporary way.