Biography
Who is Charli XCX?
Early life and background
Charlotte Emma Aitchison was born in Cambridge, United Kingdom, on August 2, 1992. She grew up as the only child of her parents, Shameera and Jon Aitchison. Her mother came from an Indian family in Uganda, while her father is Scottish. She spent her childhood in Start Hill, Essex, and attended Bishop's Stortford College in Hertfordshire.
During her school years, she developed an interest in music and began writing songs at the age of fourteen. She later attended the Slade School of Fine Art at University College London before leaving to focus fully on her music career.
Music career beginnings
Charli XCX began posting her early songs and demos on Myspace in 2008, which led to performances at warehouse parties in London. She signed a recording contract with Asylum Records in 2010 and flew to Los Angeles to collaborate with producer Ariel Rechtshaid.
She gained wider attention in 2012 by co-writing and providing vocals for the Icona Pop single I Love It, which became a major international hit. Her debut studio album, True Romance, was released in April 2013 and received generally favorable reviews from music critics.
Breakthrough and major albums
In 2014, Charli achieved big global success as a featured artist on Iggy Azalea's single Fancy. That same year, she released her solo single Boom Clap, which became a top-ten hit in the United States and served as part of the soundtrack for the film The Fault in Our Stars.
She continued releasing acclaimed projects, including her fourth album, How I'm Feeling Now, created during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Her fifth album, Crash, reached number one in the UK and Australia in 2022, followed by her sixth album, Brat, in 2024.
Personal life
Charli XCX stands 166 centimeters tall and is married to George Daniel. Throughout her career, she has developed a distinctive musical style blending synth pop, electropop, and experimental sounds.
She has received multiple awards and recognitions for her contributions to music, including Grammy Awards for her work on the Brat album and the ASCAP Global Impact Award in 2024.
Birthday and age
Charli XCX was born on August 2, 1992, which makes Charli 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Charli shares the date with 53 other famous people.
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