CHARLI XCX

The inimitable talent that is Charli XCX delivers a fresh new single “After The Afterparty” starring Atlanta-born up-and-coming rapper Lil Yachty, marking a hugely exciting return for the pop starlet, who is currently in the studio putting finishes touches to her third studio album. Produced by FRED (Raye) and Stargate (Rihanna) with additional production by SOPHIE (PC Music), “After The Afterparty” is available now on Atlantic Records, via iTunes, Spotify, Amazon and Google Play.

British-born Charlotte Aitchison has established herself as a trailblazing figure in pop music over the past four years with her refreshingly entrepreneurial spirit and unique flair for penning global #1 hits and pushing boundaries with her idiosyncratic style. Last February the multi-talented Ms XCX unveiled her all-new record label ‘Vroom Vroom Recordings’ (a subsidiary of Atlantic Records UK) alongside her experimental SOPHIE-produced Vroom Vroom EP, spawning the slick video for lead track “Vroom Vroom” (watch here). In addition, Charli launched her very own Beats1 radio show called ‘The Candy Shop’, which has aired regularly through the year and seen her mix with guests from all walks of her career including music-royalty: Blondie’s Debbie Harry!

Following the 2013 release of her critically-acclaimed debut album ‘True Romance,’ Charli’s second studio album ‘SUCKER’ was released in February 2015 to huge celebration as she continued her rise to musical superstardom. A collection of bold, guitar-led tracks focusing on the ecstasies of love and heartbreak, the LP received rave reviews across the globe with the likes of Rolling Stone featuring the LP in their ‘Top Albums of 2015’. SUCKER spawned the dreamy and infectious USA/UK Top 10 and six million-selling single “Boom Clap” firstly, which soundtracked the huge teen blockbuster The Fault in Our Stars: XCX’s solo hit has now reached Double Platinum in the US, Australia and Canada and Gold in the UK. Her follow-up singles included the ballsy “Break the Rules” (charting in the Top 10 in Australia and Germany,) “Doing It” feat. Rita Ora, seeing her land yet another UK Top 10, and finally “Famous” with the official video premiering as part of the YouTube Awards. Additionally, during Charli’s breakthrough year, she featured on Ty Dolla $ign’s huge club anthem “Drop That Kitty”, was main support to Katy Perry on the European leg of her Prismatic World Tour and gave a spellbinding performance at the MTV European Music Awards!

At just 24-years-old, Charli’s deservedly received universal acclaim as both a songwriter AND popstar over her career to date and has been in-demand from some of the BIGGEST POP ACTS IN THE WORLD for writing sessions (the likes of Rihanna, Gwen Stefani and Britney Spears have all commanded studio time with the British star)! With a midas touch, her 2013 breakthrough track “I Love It” – a song she featured on and co-wrote for Swedish duo Icona Pop – has sold over nine million copies worldwide and has reached 4 x Platinum in USA. Fast forward to February 2014 and you’d see Charli topping the USA’s Billboard Hot 100 yet again with the colossal, 10 million-selling Iggy Azalea co-write and collaboration “Fancy”. Most recently, Aitchison’s put pen to paper for the likes of Selena Gomez on “Same Old Love” – an international hit, selling in excess of two million copies worldwide, shooting straight to the top of Billboard’s Hot 100 and marking Charli’s third US #1! Couple this with the fact she has a writing credit on MØ’s new single “Drum”, which is taking the Spotify charts and blogosphere by storm, and having recently directed her first-ever music video for incoming singer RAYE, Charli’s versatility and prowess is undeniable.

Charli XCX has been honoured with an array of awards over her thriving career including Young Hollywood ‘Best Song’, Billboard Music Award ‘Top Rap Song’, Sesac ‘Hitmaker of the Year 2013’ (with additional wins at this year’s ceremony for her songwriting,) NME Award ‘Dancefloor Anthem’ and ‘UK Solo Artist’, YouTube Music Award ’50 Artists to Watch’, Billboard Women in Music ‘Hitmaker of the Year’ and a Teen Choice Award ‘R&B/Hip-Hop Song’, as well as receiving an array of nominations at the Grammys, BRIT Awards, MTV European Music Awards, People’s Choice Awards and more.

With a musical portfolio beyond her years, watch one of the most dynamic and exciting artists continue to push boundaries and make her mark on pop music globally.

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