History of Ella Mai in Timeline
Ella Mai Howell is an English R&B singer-songwriter who rose to prominence through her captivating vocals and online presence. Her journey began at the British and Irish Modern Music Institute, followed by an appearance on The X Factor. Her debut EP, "Troubled," garnered attention from renowned producer DJ Mustard, leading to her signing with 10 Summers Records, an Interscope Records imprint.
November 1994: Birth of Ella Mai
Ella Mai Howell was born in November 1994.
November 1994: Early Life and Family Background
Ella Mai was born in November 1994 in London to a Jamaican mother and an English-Irish father. She was named after Ella Fitzgerald.
2014: Ella Mai's Musical Beginnings
Ella Mai's musical journey began in 2014 at the British and Irish Modern Music Institute in London. She also auditioned for the 11th season of The X Factor as part of a trio.
2014: The X Factor Appearance
While studying at BIMM London in 2014, Ella Mai participated in The X Factor as part of the trio 'Arize'.
2015: Discovery by DJ Mustard
After uploading her EP "Troubled" to SoundCloud, Ella Mai was discovered by DJ Mustard on Instagram.
2015: Debut EP Release and Discovery
In 2015, Ella Mai released her debut EP, "Troubled", which caught the attention of DJ Mustard through her social media performances.
February 2016: Release of "Time" EP
Ella Mai released her first EP, "Time", under DJ Mustard's label, 10 Summers Records, in February 2016.
November 2016: Release of "Change" EP
Ella Mai's second EP, "Change", was released in November 2016.
2016: Start of EP Trilogy
Ella Mai began releasing a trilogy of EPs with "Time" in 2016.
February 2017: Release of "Ready" EP
Ella Mai continued her EP trilogy with the release of "Ready" in February 2017, which featured the song "Boo'd Up".
April 2018: "Boo'd Up" Music Video and Chart Success
The music video for "Boo'd Up" was released in April 2018, propelling the song to become Ella Mai's breakthrough hit and reaching the top ten in the US charts.
October 2018: Debut Album Release and Tour Announcement
Ella Mai released her self-titled debut album, featuring hits like "Boo'd Up" and "Trip", in October 2018. She also announced her debut tour.
2018: Breakthrough with "Boo'd Up" and Debut Album
Ella Mai's single "Boo'd Up" achieved mainstream success in 2018, leading to her self-titled debut album release.
2018: Touring with Kehlani and Rise of "Boo'd Up"
In 2018, Ella Mai toured with Kehlani, increasing her exposure and contributing to the rising popularity of "Boo'd Up".
January 2019: Debut Tour Commences
Ella Mai's debut tour, following the success of her self-titled album, began in January 2019.
July 2019: Appearance on Nickelodeon's All That
In July 2019, Ella Mai made a guest appearance on Nickelodeon's All That, showcasing her versatility beyond music.
2019: Award Recognition and Billboard Music Awards
Ella Mai received Grammy nominations and won three Billboard Music Awards, including Top R&B Artist, in 2019.
October 2020: Release of "Not Another Love Song"
Ella Mai released the single "Not Another Love Song" in October 2020.
2020: Grammy Nomination for Best R&B Album
Ella Mai received her third Grammy nomination in 2020 for Best R&B Album for her self-titled debut.
January 2022: Release of "DFMU"
Ella Mai released the single "DFMU" in January 2022.
March 2022: Announcement of "Heart on My Sleeve"
Ella Mai announced her second studio album, "Heart on My Sleeve", in March 2022.
May 2022: Release of "Heart on My Sleeve"
Ella Mai's second studio album, "Heart on My Sleeve", was released in May 2022 and charted on the Billboard 200.
2023: Release of "Heart on My Sleeve"
Ella Mai's second studio album, "Heart on My Sleeve", was released in 2023.
