History of Charli XCX in Timeline
Charli XCX, born Charlotte Emma Aitchison, is a British singer-songwriter who started her career by posting music on Myspace and participating in the London rave scene. She signed with Asylum Records in 2010, releasing singles and mixtapes. Her breakthrough came in 2012 as a featured artist on Icona Pop's hit song "I Love It," which topped charts in the UK and achieved international recognition. In 2013, she released her debut album, True Romance, which garnered positive reviews but did not achieve significant commercial success.
August 1992: Charlotte Emma Aitchison Born
Charlotte Emma Aitchison was born in Cambridge on 2 August 1992. Her mother was of Gujarati Indian descent, and her father is Scottish. She grew up in Start Hill, Essex.
2008: Started Posting Songs on Myspace
In 2008, Charli XCX began posting songs on Myspace before entering the London rave scene.
2008: Released "!Franchesckaar!" and "Emelline"/"Art Bitch"
In late 2008, Charli XCX released the singles "!Franchesckaar!" and double A-side "Emelline"/"Art Bitch" under Orgy Music. She has since expressed distaste for this music. At 18, she moved to London to study fine art but dropped out in her second year.
2010: Signed with Asylum Records
In 2010, Charli XCX signed a recording contract with Asylum Records and 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", gaining attention from music website Pitchfork and earning "Best New Track" accolades.
2012: Featured on "I Love It"
In 2012, Charli XCX was featured on "I Love It" by Swedish duo Icona Pop, which became her first number-one song in the UK and achieved global success.
2012: Icona Pop re-recorded "I Love It" featuring Charli XCX
In 2012, Swedish duo Icona Pop re-recorded the song "I Love It" featuring Charli XCX's vocals. The song became an international hit.
April 2013: True Romance Album Release
In April 2013, True Romance was released, it peaked at number 85 on the UK Albums Chart and was received well by music critics.
2013: Released Debut Album "True Romance"
In 2013, Charli XCX released her debut studio album, "True Romance". The album received positive reviews but did not meet commercial expectations.
2013: Released "SuperLove"
In late 2013, Charli XCX released "SuperLove" as the lead single from her upcoming album. The single reached number 62 on the UK Singles Chart.
January 2014: Released "Allergic to Love"
In January 2014, Charli XCX released a song called "Allergic to Love" on her SoundCloud. She also did sessions with various artists while writing the album.
December 2014: Released Album "Sucker" in North America
In December 2014, Charli XCX's album "Sucker" was officially released in North America. It was her first album to enter the US Billboard 200 chart.
2014: Co-wrote "Beg for It"
In 2014, Charli XCX co-wrote songs for other artists, including Iggy Azalea's "Beg for It".
2014: Featured on "Fancy" and Released "Boom Clap"
In 2014, Charli XCX was featured on Iggy Azalea's single "Fancy", which became her most-streamed song. The same year, she released "Boom Clap", which became her first solo top-ten single in the US.
February 2015: Released "Doing It" and "Sucker" in Europe
In February 2015, Charli XCX released the single "Doing It" featuring Rita Ora, which peaked at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart. Also, Sucker was released in Europe.
May 2015: Released "Famous" as a single
In May 2015, Charli XCX released "Famous" as the fourth single from her album, "Sucker".
July 2015: Working on Third Album
In July 2015, Charli XCX mentioned she was working on her third album, describing it as "the most pop thing, and the most electronic thing" she had ever done.
August 2015: Co-headlined US tour with Bleachers, second leg cancelled
In July and August 2015, Charli XCX co-headlined a US tour with Bleachers. On 21 August, she announced that a planned second leg of the tour 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, claiming it would be the first song released from her third studio album.
2015: Began working with PC Music and developing experimental sound
In 2015, Charli XCX began working alongside producers associated with the UK collective PC Music, developing a more experimental sound and image.
2015: Co-wrote "Same Old Love"
In 2015, Charli XCX co-wrote songs for other artists, including Selena Gomez's "Same Old Love".
February 2016: Announced Vroom Vroom Recordings and EP Release
On 23 February 2016, Charli XCX announced she had set up an experimental pop record label, Vroom Vroom Recordings, and that she would release an EP entitled Vroom Vroom on 26 February 2016.
July 2016: A. G. Cook signs on as creative director
In July 2016, British producer A. G. Cook, founder of record label PC Music, signed on as Charli's creative director, marking a significant shift in her artistic direction.
2016: Released "Vroom Vroom" EP
In 2016, Charli XCX released the EP Vroom Vroom, marking a shift towards a more experimental sound.
February 2017: Inspiration for "Blame It on Your Love"
In February 2017, Charli XCX's "Track 10" from the Pop 2 mixtape would later become "Blame It on Your Love" in May 2019, a track featuring Lizzo.
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!
March 2017: Release of the mixtape, Number 1 Angel
In March 2017, Charli XCX released the mixtape, Number 1 Angel, which featured an all-female line-up of guest artists including MØ, Raye, Starrah, Uffie, Abra, and Cupcakke and was produced largely by PC Music artists including 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", accompanied by a self-directed music video featuring numerous male celebrities, showcasing her creative control and vision.
August 2017: Performance at Lollapalooza 2017 and Leak of Third Studio Album
On August 6, 2017, Charli XCX performed at Lollapalooza music festival 2017. On 20 August 2017, 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, which featured collaborations with a variety of artists including Carly Rae Jepsen, Tove Lo, and Kim Petras.
2017: Co-wrote "Tonight"
In 2017, Charli XCX co-wrote songs for other artists, including Blondie's "Tonight".
2017: Released Mixtapes "Number 1 Angel" and "Pop 2"
In 2017, Charli XCX released the mixtapes Number 1 Angel and Pop 2, continuing her exploration of a more experimental sound.
March 2018: Performance at El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles
On 15 March 2018, Charli XCX performed at El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles to promote her mixtape Pop 2, marking a significant performance in support of the project.
May 2018: Opening act on Taylor Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour
In May 2018, Charli XCX began performing as an opening act alongside Camila Cabello on Taylor Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour, gaining significant exposure and broadening her audience.
October 2018: Release of "1999" with Troye Sivan
On 5 October 2018, Charli XCX released the single "1999" with Troye Sivan, which became a Top 15 single in the UK and referenced 1990s pop culture.
May 2019: Release of "Blame It on Your Love" featuring Lizzo
On 16 May 2019, Charli XCX released "Blame It on Your Love", featuring Lizzo, as the second single from her album Charli. The track was produced by Stargate, A. G. Cook and EasyFun.
2019: Co-wrote "Señorita"
In 2019, Charli XCX co-wrote songs for other artists, including the Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello collaboration "Señorita".
2019: Released Album "Charli" and Single "1999"
In 2019, Charli XCX released her third studio album, "Charli", which produced the hit single "1999".
2019: Declared Herself "Not Religious"
In a 2019 interview with Glamour, Charli XCX stated that she is "not religious at all".
January 2020: Featured on Galantis' "We Are Born to Play"
In January 2020, Charli XCX was featured on the Galantis song "We Are Born to Play", which served as the theme song for the Japanese theme park Super Nintendo World.
April 2020: Announcement of 'How I'm Feeling Now' album
In April 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Charli XCX announced a new album titled How I'm Feeling Now, which would be written and recorded in six weeks during lockdown, engaging fans in the creative process.
May 2020: Release of 'How I'm Feeling Now'
On 15 May 2020, Charli XCX released the album How I'm Feeling Now, which was written and recorded in six weeks during the COVID-19 lockdowns, utilizing fan input through Instagram.
July 2020: Signed Open Letter to UK Equalities Minister
In July 2020, Charli XCX signed an open letter to the UK Equalities minister, Liz Truss, calling for a ban on all forms of LGBT+ conversion therapy.
2020: Boiler Room set
Charli XCX played her second Boiler Room set in 2020, titled PARTYGIRL.
2020: Released "How I'm Feeling Now"
In 2020, Charli XCX released her fourth studio album, How I'm Feeling Now, which was made entirely during the COVID-19 lockdowns and received critical acclaim.
February 2021: Collaboration with No Rome and The 1975
In early February 2021, No Rome, signed to Dirty Hit, announced he was working on a track featuring Charli XCX along with label mates The 1975, indicating a future collaboration.
March 2021: Worked on Spinning with George Daniel
In March 2021, Charli XCX worked on the No Rome track "Spinning" with British musician George Daniel, who is the drummer for the alternative band the 1975. This was their first collaboration.
June 2021: First Post-Pandemic Performance at Wynwood Pride
In June 2021, Charli XCX had her first post-pandemic performance at Wynwood Pride in Miami, marking a return to live performances after the COVID-19 lockdowns.
2021: Co-wrote "You for Me"
In 2021, Charli XCX co-wrote songs for other artists, including the Sigala and Rita Ora collaboration "You for Me".
March 2022: Crash Album Release and Collaboration
On 18 March 2022, Charli XCX released her album Crash, which featured collaboration with George Daniel on the title track and several songs on its deluxe edition.
2022: Released Album "Crash"
In 2022, Charli XCX's fifth studio album, Crash, was released, becoming her first number-one album in the UK and Australia.
February 2023: Signing of a new recording contract
In February 2023, Charli XCX revealed in an interview with British Vogue that she had signed a new recording contract for her next two albums, signifying a new chapter in her career.
August 2023: Collaboration with Addison Rae on "2 Die 4"
In August 2023, Charli XCX collaborated with singer Addison Rae on the song "2 Die 4" from Rae's extended play (EP) AR, marking a notable collaboration with a contemporary artist.
November 2023: Engagement to George Daniel
In November 2023, Charli XCX became engaged to British musician George Daniel, the drummer for the alternative band the 1975.
2023: Contributed to the "Barbie" soundtrack
In 2023, Charli XCX contributed the UK top-ten single "Speed Drive" as part of the soundtrack of the 2023 film Barbie.
February 2024: Release of "Von Dutch" single
On 29 February 2024, Charli XCX released "Von Dutch", the lead single from her sixth album, Brat, initiating the promotional campaign for the album.
May 2024: Release of "360" single
On 10 May 2024, Charli XCX released "360" as the second single from the album Brat, accompanied by a music video.
June 2024: Release of "Brat" album
On 7 June 2024, Charli XCX's album "Brat" was released and quickly received universal critical acclaim.
July 2024: Endorsed Kamala Harris on Twitter
In July 2024, Charli XCX tweeted "kamala IS brat", appearing to endorse Kamala Harris in her presidential campaign.
October 2024: Release of Brat Remix Album and Valentino Beauty Ambassadorship
In October 2024, Charli XCX released the remix album Brat and It's Completely Different but Also Still Brat, featuring artists such as Ariana Grande, Kesha and The 1975. Charli XCX was also named US ambassador of cosmetics brand Valentino Beauty in October 2024.
November 2024: Host and Musical Guest on Saturday Night Live
On 16 November 2024, Charli XCX appeared as host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live, marking a significant achievement in her career.
2024: Discussed Indian Heritage in Vogue Singapore Interview
In 2024, Charli XCX discussed her mixed heritage in an interview with Vogue Singapore, reflecting on her experiences growing up in two different cultural environments and feeling like she didn't fully fit into either world.
2024: Boiler Room set PARTYGIRL
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 A.G. Cook, George Daniel, Doss, Easyfun, Addison Rae and Julia Fox, and songs from her upcoming album were teased.
2024: Released Album "Brat" and Received Grammy Nominations
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: Received ASCAP Global Impact Award and honored by Gold House
In 2024, Charli XCX was awarded the ASCAP Global Impact Award in recognition of her contributions to pop music, as well as being on 2024 Gold House's most impactful Asian A100 list, making her the first woman of British Indian origin to be honoured.
May 2025: Release of "Party 4 U" Music Video
On 15 May 2025, Charli XCX released a music video for "Party 4 U", coinciding with the fifth anniversary of her album How I'm Feeling Now after the song's resurgence on TikTok.
June 2025: Surprise appearance with Air
On 7 June 2025, Charli XCX made a surprise appearance during Air's set at Paris's We Love Green Festival, and performed "Cherry Blossom Girl" with the band.
2025: Signed Open Letter of solidarity to the trans community
In 2025, Charli XCX signed onto "An Open Letter of solidarity to the trans community from the UK Music Industry" in response to the UK Supreme Court ruling on For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers.
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