Charli XCX was born in Cambridge, England, and faced bullying for her mixed Indian and Scottish heritage during her childhood.
She gained fame after co-writing and featuring on Icona Pop's hit "I Love It," which topped the UK charts.
Her music spans multiple genres, including synth-pop, electropop, and hyperpop, showcasing her versatility as an artist.
Biography
Early Life
Charlotte Emma Aitchison, known professionally as Charli XCX, was born on August 2, 1992, in Cambridge, England. She is the only child of a nurse and a flight attendant, with her mother hailing from a Muslim family of Gujarati Indian descent in Uganda and her father being Scottish. Growing up in Start Hill, Essex, Charli faced challenges at school due to her mixed heritage, often feeling out of place among her predominantly white peers. Despite these difficulties, she developed a passion for music early on, inspired by artists like the Spice Girls and Britney Spears, and began writing songs at the age of 14.
Career
Charli XCX's music career began in 2008 when she started posting songs on Myspace, which led to her performing at underground raves in East London. In 2010, she signed with Asylum Records and released her debut album, "True Romance," in 2013. Although it did not achieve commercial success, her collaboration on Icona Pop's hit "I Love It" marked a significant breakthrough, reaching number one in the UK. Over the years, Charli has released several acclaimed albums, including "Sucker," "Charli," and "Crash," showcasing her evolution as an artist and her exploration of various genres such as synth-pop, electropop, and hyperpop. Her innovative approach to music has garnered her a reputation as a leading figure in the pop landscape.
Personal Life
Charli XCX experiences synesthesia, allowing her to perceive music in colors, which influences her artistic expression. She has openly discussed her pride in her Indian heritage, addressing the challenges of growing up mixed-race in a predominantly white environment. Charli was in a long-term relationship with Huck Kwong until 2022, after which she began dating George Daniel, the drummer for the band The 1975. Throughout her career, she has remained vocal about her identity and experiences, using her platform to advocate for inclusivity and representation in the music industry.
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Discography
Music, Fashion, Film2026
- 1.Rock Music1:55
- 2.SS262:46
- 3.Card Declined3:28
- 4.Camera2:31
- 5.20072:04
- 6.I’m Afraid2:11
- 7.Yeah2:07
- 8.Wink Wink2:03
- 9.Persona2:37
- 10.Magic Metal Montana2:31
- 11.No One Lasts Forever3:06
Wuthering Heights2026
- 1.House
- 2.Wall of Sound
- 3.Dying for You
- 4.Always Everywhere
- 5.Chains of Love
- 6.Out of Myself
- 7.Open Up
- 8.Seeing Things
- 9.Altars
- 10.Eyes of the World
- 11.My Reminder
- 12.Funny Mouth
Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat2024
- 1.3602:10
- 2.Club classics2:54
- 3.Sympathy is a knife2:34
- 4.I might say something stupid4:11
- 5.Talk talk2:53
- 6.Von dutch a. g. cook remix2:37
- 7.Everything is romantic3:24
- 8.Rewind2:43
- 9.So I4:39
- 10.Girl, so confusing3:26
- 11.Apple2:37
- 12.B2b2:33
- 13.Mean girls3:47
- 14.I think about it all the time3:19
- 15.3652:00
- 16.Guess2:23
- 17.3602:14
- 18.Club classics2:34
- 19.Sympathy is a knife2:31
- 20.I might say something stupid1:49
- 21.Talk talk2:42
- 22.Von dutch2:44
- 23.Everything is romantic3:23
- 24.Rewind2:48
- 25.So I3:31
- 26.Girl, so confusing2:55
- 27.Apple2:32
- 28.B2b2:59
- 29.Mean girls3:09
- 30.I think about it all the time2:16
- 31.3653:24
- 32.Hello goodbye3:39
- 33.Guess2:22
- 34.Spring breakers2:23
BRAT2024
- 1.3602:14
- 2.Club classics2:33
- 3.Sympathy is a knife2:31
- 4.I might say something stupid1:49
- 5.Talk talk2:42
- 6.Von dutch2:44
- 7.Everything is romantic3:23
- 8.Rewind2:48
- 9.So I3:31
- 10.Girl, so confusing2:55
- 11.Apple2:32
- 12.B2b2:58
- 13.Mean girls3:09
- 14.I think about it all the time2:16
- 15.3653:24
BOTTOMS: Original Motion Picture Score2023
- 1.BOTTOMS1:54
- 2.Yes No Okay3:05
- 3.School Fair1:32
- 4.Jeff0:41
- 5.Vehicular Jeff‐slaughter1:16
- 6.Tim to the Rescue0:52
- 7.Lockers0:39
- 8.Huntington Horrors1:09
- 9.Mr. G1:21
- 10.Teaching Each Other1:10
- 11.Tim’s Suspicions0:55
- 12.Josie at Juvie1:16
- 13.Study Buddies0:44
- 14.Car Wash1:15
- 15.Not in the System0:36
- 16.Sex With Mrs. Callahan0:32
- 17.All Night3:22
- 18.Be With3:46
- 19.Thank You for Attending Today’s Pep Rally4:22
- 20.QB Murders0:34
- 21.The Final Fucking Hour1:21
- 22.Need to Stop the Game2:18
- 23.Setting Up the Bomb1:52
- 24.Pineapple Juice1:46
- 25.Final Face‐Off1:06
- 26.End Credits3:47
- 27.Dream (Alternate Fight Sequence)1:54
CRASH2022
- 1.Crash2:11
- 2.New Shapes3:20
- 3.Good Ones2:17
- 4.Constant Repeat3:09
- 5.Beg for You2:48
- 6.Move Me2:27
- 7.Baby2:40
- 8.Lightning3:57
- 9.Every Rule3:03
- 10.Yuck2:19
- 11.Used to Know Me2:26
- 12.Twice3:16
Today’s Hits: June 20222022
- 1.N953:12
- 2.Honest3:03
- 3.WAIT FOR U2:53
- 4.Envolver2:47
- 5.Get Into It (Yuh)1:54
- 6.Cooped Up2:58
- 7.2step2:32
- 8.Churchill Downs4:54
- 9.Moscow Mule3:46
- 10.Freaky Deaky3:28
- 11.First Class2:50
- 12.Tití Me Preguntó3:49
- 13.PROVENZA3:05
- 14.Used to Know Me2:19
- 15.Where Are You Now2:26
- 16.Sweetest Pie3:09
- 17.Do It All Again2:14
- 18.Heaven Takes You Home3:33
- 19.Purple Hearts5:29
how i’m feeling now2020
- 1.pink diamond2:04
- 2.forever4:04
- 3.claws2:29
- 4.7 years3:15
- 5.detonate3:39
- 6.enemy3:43
- 7.i finally understand2:32
- 8.c2.03:41
- 9.party 4 u4:57
- 10.anthems2:52
- 11.visions3:50
Live From Austin2020
- 1.Next Level Charli2:41
- 2.Click4:09
- 3.I Don’t Wanna Know4:29
- 4.Vroom Vroom3:37
- 5.Gone4:29
- 6.Cross You Out3:35
- 7.Warm4:16
- 8.February 20173:06
- 9.Thoughts5:23
- 10.White Mercedes3:26
- 11.Official3:25
- 12.Shake It4:53
- 13.I Got It4:11
- 14.Track 105:18
- 15.Silver Cross3:49
- 16.20994:06
- 17.Unlock It4:24
- 18.I Love It2:49
- 19.Boys2:48
- 20.19994:46
Boiler Room: Charli XCX, how i’m feeling now, May 20202020
- 1.Anthems1:04
- 2.Sandstorm1:03
- 3.I Finally Understand1:21
- 4.Heartbroken0:56
- 5.Concrete Angel (Mitch Schneider remix)0:45
- 6.pink diamond / Me4U (remix)1:13
- 7.Heaven1:23
- 8.Claws1:25
- 9.Set You Free (2020 remix)1:25
- 10.Detonate2:59
- 11.Me4U (A. G. Cook remix)0:49
- 12.I Remember2:59
- 13.Party 4 U2:25
- 14.Come With Me (Rob Mayth rmx edit)2:06
- 15.Calabria 20071:18
- 16.Kernkraft 400 (Sport Chant Stadium remix) / Immaterial1:31
- 17.Visions2:05
- 18.forever (Himera remix)1:24
- 19.forever (a cappella)1:56
Charli2019
- 1.Next Level Charli2:39
- 2.Gone4:06
- 3.Cross You Out3:28
- 4.19993:09
- 5.Click3:53
- 6.Warm3:45
- 7.Thoughts3:11
- 8.Blame It on Your Love3:12
- 9.White Mercedes3:23
- 10.Silver Cross3:28
- 11.I Don’t Wanna Know3:05
- 12.Official3:05
- 13.Shake It4:35
- 14.February 20172:33
- 15.20993:27
Number 1 Angel / Pop 22018
- 1.Dreamer3:59
- 2.3AM (Pull Up)4:00
- 3.Blame It on U3:47
- 4.Roll With Me3:22
- 5.Emotional3:54
- 6.Ily23:17
- 7.White Roses3:33
- 8.Babygirl3:54
- 9.Drugs3:49
- 10.Lipgloss3:55
- 11.Backseat3:58
- 12.Out of My Head3:56
- 13.Lucky3:36
- 14.Tears4:14
- 15.I Got It3:52
- 16.Femmebot3:38
- 17.Delicious4:33
- 18.Unlock It3:53
- 19.Porsche3:27
- 20.Track 105:27
Number 1 Angel2017
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Pop 22017
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XCX World2015
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SUCKER2014
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True Romance2013
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Heartbreaks and Earthquakes - The Mixtape2012
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Super Ultra2012
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142008
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Vroom Vroom2016
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Spotify Sessions2015
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Daytrotter Session2012
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iTunes Festival: London 20122012
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I Love It (remixes)2012
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Label
- Record label
- Asylum Records
- Record label
- Atlantic Records
- Record label
- Warner Music Group
- Record label
- Iamsound Records
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Charlie XCX, Charlotte Aitchison, Charlotte Emma Aitchison, Чарли XCX, Чарли Екс Си Екс, Чарли Екс-Си-Екс
Charlotte Emma Aitchison, known professionally as Charli XCX, is a British singer, songwriter, and actress. She began posting songs on Myspace in 2008 before entering the London rave scene. Signing a recording contract with Asylum Records in 2010, Charli XCX released a series of singles and mixtapes in the early 2010s. In 2012, she co-wrote and was featured on Icona Pop's "I Love It", which became her first number-one song in the UK and received global success, but her debut studio album, True Romance (2013), failed to meet commercial expectations.
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