History of Charli XCX in Timeline
Charli XCX, born Charlotte Emma Aitchison, is a British singer-songwriter who began her career posting music on Myspace and participating in the London rave scene. She signed with Asylum Records in 2010 and released various singles and mixtapes. Her breakthrough came in 2012 as a featured artist on Icona Pop's hit song "I Love It," which achieved international success. Her debut studio album, True Romance, was released in 2013 to positive reviews, though it did not achieve significant commercial success.
August 1992: Charlotte Emma Aitchison Born
In August 1992, Charlotte Emma Aitchison, known as Charli XCX, was born in Cambridge, England. Her parents are Shameera, a nurse and flight attendant, and Jon Aitchison, an entrepreneur and talent agent.
2008: Started posting songs on Myspace
In 2008, Charli XCX began posting songs on Myspace. This was before she entered the London rave scene.
2010: Signed with Asylum Records
In 2010, Charli XCX signed a recording contract with Asylum Records. After signing she released a series of singles and mixtapes in the early 2010s.
November 2011: Released "Nuclear Seasons"
In November 2011, Charli XCX released the single "Nuclear Seasons". The song gained attention from the music website Pitchfork.
2012: Featured on "I Love It"
In 2012, Charli XCX was featured on "I Love It" by Swedish duo Icona Pop. The song became her first number-one hit in the UK and achieved global success.
2012: Icona Pop released "I Love It" featuring Charli XCX
In 2012, Swedish duo Icona Pop re-recorded and released "I Love It" as a single featuring Charli XCX's vocals, becoming an international hit.
April 2013: Released 'True Romance'
In April 2013, Charli XCX released her debut album, True Romance. It received generally favorable reviews, achieving a score of 76/100 on Metacritic.
2013: Released 'True Romance'
In 2013, Charli XCX released her debut studio album, True Romance. While it received positive reviews, it did not meet commercial expectations.
January 2014: Released "Allergic to Love"
In January 2014, Charli XCX released a song called "Allergic to Love" on her SoundCloud account.
December 2014: Released "Sucker" in North America
In December 2014, Charli XCX released her album "Sucker" in North America. The album debuted at number 28 on the US Billboard 200, marking her first album to enter the chart.
2014: Featured on "Fancy" and Released "Boom Clap"
In 2014, Charli XCX was featured on Iggy Azalea's single "Fancy", which became a worldwide hit. The same year, she released "Boom Clap", her first solo top-ten single in the US.
2014: Featured on "Fancy", Contributed to Various Soundtracks and Wrote Songs for other Artists
In early 2014, Charli XCX was featured on Iggy Azalea's single "Fancy," which topped the Billboard Hot 100. During this period, Charli XCX expanded her songwriting portfolio. In mid-2014, Charli XCX contributed the song "Boom Clap" to the soundtrack of the film The Fault in Our Stars.
February 2015: Released "Sucker" in Europe and "Doing It"
In February 2015, Charli XCX released her album Sucker in Europe. She also released the album's third single, "Doing It" featuring Rita Ora, which peaked at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart.
May 2015: Released "Famous" and Opened for Katy Perry
In May 2015, Charli XCX released "Famous" as the fourth single from her album Sucker. Also, in early 2015, she opened for Katy Perry on the European leg of Perry's Prismatic World Tour.
July 2015: Started Working on Third Album
In a July 2015 interview, Charli XCX said she was working on her third album. She described the album as the "most pop thing, and the most electronic thing" she had ever done.
August 2015: Canceled Second Leg of US Tour
On August 21, 2015, Charli XCX announced that the planned second leg of her US tour with Bleachers would not go ahead for "personal reasons".
October 2015: Premiered "Vroom Vroom"
In October 2015, Charli XCX premiered the new song "Vroom Vroom" on the Beats 1 Radio Show. She claimed it would be the first song released from her third studio album.
2015: Worked with PC Music Producers
In 2015, Charli XCX began working with producers associated with the UK collective PC Music. She began developing a more experimental sound and image.
February 2016: Announced Vroom Vroom Recordings and Released "Vroom Vroom" EP
On February 23, 2016, Charli XCX announced that she had set up an experimental pop record label, Vroom Vroom Recordings. On February 26, 2016, she released an EP entitled Vroom Vroom. The title song was officially released that day.
July 2016: A. G. Cook named Charli's creative director
In July 2016, British producer A. G. Cook, the founder of record label PC Music, signed on as Charli XCX's creative director.
2016: Released "Vroom Vroom" EP
In 2016, Charli XCX released the EP Vroom Vroom. This marked a shift towards a more experimental sound.
February 2017: "February 2017" promotional single release
On 6 September, 2019, Charli XCX released "February 2017" featuring Clairo and Yaeji as a promotional single from the upcoming album, Charli.
February 2017: Performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
On February 2017, Charli XCX performed "After the Afterparty" and a new song titled "Bounce" featuring Kyary Pamyu Pamyu on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
February 2017: Dividing time between London and Los Angeles
As of February 2017, Charli XCX divides her time between London and Los Angeles.
March 2017: Release of 'Number 1 Angel' Mixtape
In March 2017, Charli XCX released the mixtape 'Number 1 Angel', featuring an all-female lineup of guest artists including MØ, Raye, Starrah, Uffie, Abra, and Cupcakke, and production by PC Music artists like A.G. Cook, EasyFun, and Sophie.
March 2017: Mura Masa releases "1 Night" featuring Charli XCX
On 17 March 2017, Mura Masa released his single "1 Night", which featured vocals from Charli XCX.
July 2017: Release of "Boys" and self-directed music video
On 26 July 2017, Charli XCX released "Boys", along with a self-directed music video featuring an ensemble cast of male celebrities.
August 2017: Lollapalooza performance and Album Leak
On August 2017, Charli XCX performed at Lollapalooza music festival. Also on 20 August 2017, the majority of Charli XCX's third studio album was leaked, leading to the cancellation of the album release and Charli deciding to make an entirely new third studio album.
December 2017: Release of Pop 2 Mixtape
On 15 December 2017, Charli XCX released the mixtape, Pop 2, featuring collaborations with numerous artists.
2017: Co-wrote "Tonight"
In 2017, Charli XCX co-wrote "Tonight" for Blondie.
2017: Released "Number 1 Angel" and "Pop 2" mixtapes
In 2017, Charli XCX released the mixtapes Number 1 Angel and Pop 2. These projects further explored her experimental sound.
March 2018: Performance at El Rey Theatre
On 15 March 2018, Charli XCX performed at El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles in support of her mixtape Pop 2.
May 2018: Opening act on Taylor Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour
In May 2018, Charli XCX began performing as an opening act on Taylor Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour alongside Camila Cabello.
October 2018: Release of "1999" with Troye Sivan
On 5 October 2018, Charli XCX released the single "1999" with South African–Australian artist Troye Sivan, as the lead single from her third album Charli. The single reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart.
May 2019: Release of "Blame It on Your Love"
On 16 May 2019, Charli XCX released the second single from Charli, "Blame It on Your Love", featuring Lizzo. On 25 May, Charli XCX pulled out of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend.
2019: Co-wrote "Señorita"
In 2019, Charli XCX co-wrote "Señorita" for Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello.
2019: Released "Charli" album
In 2019, Charli XCX released her third studio album, Charli, which produced the hit single "1999".
2019: Glamour Interview
In a 2019 interview with Glamour, Charli XCX said that she is "not religious at all".
January 2020: Featured on Galantis song
In January 2020, Charli XCX was featured on the Galantis song "We Are Born to Play", the theme song for Super Nintendo World.
April 2020: Announcement of 'How I'm Feeling Now' album
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Charli XCX announced a new album titled 'How I'm Feeling Now' in April 2020, written and recorded in six weeks during lockdowns.
May 2020: Release of 'How I'm Feeling Now'
On 15 May 2020, Charli XCX released the album 'How I'm Feeling Now', written and recorded in six weeks during the COVID-19 lockdowns, with fan input via Instagram.
July 2020: Signed open letter to UK Equalities minister
In July 2020, Charli XCX signed an open letter to the UK Equalities minister calling for a ban on all forms of LGBT+ conversion therapy.
2020: Released "How I'm Feeling Now"
In 2020, Charli XCX released her fourth studio album, How I'm Feeling Now. This album was made entirely during the COVID-19 lockdowns and received critical acclaim.
February 2021: Collaboration with No Rome and The 1975 announced
Early in February 2021, No Rome announced he was working on a track featuring Charli XCX along with The 1975.
March 2021: Collaboration on "Spinning"
In March 2021, Charli XCX collaborated with No Rome and George Daniel on the track "Spinning".
June 2021: First Post-Pandemic Performance
In June 2021, Charli XCX performed at Wynwood Pride in Miami, her first post-pandemic performance.
March 2022: Release of 'Crash' album and collaboration with George Daniel
On 18 March 2022, Charli XCX released her album 'Crash'. George Daniel collaborated on the album's title track and other songs on its deluxe edition.
2022: Released "Crash"
In 2022, Charli XCX's fifth studio album, Crash, was released and became her first number-one album in the UK and Australia.
February 2023: New recording contract signed
In February 2023, Charli XCX revealed that she had signed a new recording contract for her next two albums.
August 2023: Collaboration with Addison Rae
In August 2023, Charli XCX collaborated with singer Addison Rae on the song "2 Die 4" from Rae's extended play (EP) AR.
November 2023: Engagement to George Daniel
In November 2023, Charli XCX got engaged to George Daniel, the drummer for the band The 1975.
2023: Contributed "Speed Drive" to Barbie soundtrack
In 2023, Charli XCX contributed the UK top-ten single "Speed Drive" to the soundtrack of the film Barbie.
February 2024: Release of "Von Dutch"
On 29 February 2024, "Von Dutch", the lead single for Charli XCX's sixth album, Brat, was released.
May 2024: Release of "360" as a single
On 10 May 2024, "360" was released as the second single from the album Brat, accompanied by a music video.
June 2024: Release of Brat
On 7 June 2024, Charli XCX released her album, Brat, which received universal critical acclaim and achieved a Metacritic score of 95.
July 2024: Appeared to endorse Kamala Harris
In July 2024, Charli XCX appeared to endorse Kamala Harris in her presidential campaign, tweeting "kamala IS brat".
October 2024: Named US ambassador of Valentino Beauty and remix album release
In October 2024, Charli XCX was named US ambassador of cosmetics brand Valentino Beauty. Also on 11 October 2024, the remix album, titled Brat and It's Completely Different but Also Still Brat, was released.
November 2024: Hosting and musical guest on Saturday Night Live
On 16 November 2024, Charli XCX appeared as host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live.
December 2024: Named one of the most influential women of 2024
On 6 December 2024, Financial Times named Charli XCX one of the most influential women of 2024.
2024: Boiler Room Set in Brooklyn
In 2024, Charli XCX played her second Boiler Room set since 2020, titled PARTYGIRL, which took place on 22 February in Brooklyn, and featured guest performances from various artists.
2024: Released "Brat", Received Grammy Nominations and Wins
In 2024, Charli XCX released her sixth studio album, Brat, which became her second UK number-one album. Brat and its songs earned her eight Grammy Award nominations at the 67th annual ceremony, including Album of the Year, and three wins: Best Dance Pop Recording for "Von Dutch", Best Dance/Electronic Album, and Best Recording Package.
2024: Awarded ASCAP Global Impact Award and Honored by Gold House
In 2024, Charli XCX was awarded the ASCAP Global Impact Award and was honored on Gold House's A100 list. This was in recognition of her contributions to pop music and for being the first South Asian woman of British Indian origin to be honored by Gold House.
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