Biography
Who is Mabel?
Early life and real name
Mabel Alabama-Pearl McVey was born on February 19, 1996, in Alhaurín el Grande, Spain. She is the daughter of music producer Cameron McVey and singer Neneh Cherry. Her family lived in Spain for two years before moving to London when she was two years old. Later, she moved to Sweden to manage her anxiety and attended local schools.
During her time in Stockholm, she enrolled at Rytmus Musikergymnasiet to study songwriting, production, and music theory. She also ran a popular style blog that brought her into the fashion industry alongside her mother before she returned to London after graduation.
How Mabel became famous
Mabel launched her music career by releasing her debut single Know Me Better in July 2015. The song caught the attention of BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac, leading to a recording contract with Universal within weeks.
She achieved her breakthrough in 2017 with the release of the single Finders Keepers featuring Kojo Funds. The track reached the top ten on the UK Singles Chart and established her presence in the British music scene.
Career highlights
Her debut studio album, High Expectations, was released in August 2019 and entered the UK Albums Chart at number three, eventually receiving a platinum certification. The record featured successful singles including Don't Call Me Up, Mad Love, and Boyfriend.
In 2020, she won the Brit Award for British Female Solo Artist. She later released her second studio album, About Last Night..., in 2022, which became her highest-charting album by peaking at number two on the UK Albums Chart.
Family background
Coming from a musical family, Mabel is surrounded by artists. Her mother is Neneh Cherry and her father is Cameron McVey. Through her family connections, she is the niece of singers Eagle-Eye Cherry and Titiyo, while her sister Tyson, half-sister Naima, and half-brother Marlon Roudette are also singers.
Birthday and age
Mabel was born on February 19, 1996, which makes Mabel 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Mabel shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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