Arlo Parks facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arlo Parks
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Parks performing in 2019
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Anaïs Oluwatoyin Estelle Marinho |
| Born | 9 August 2000 |
| Origin | London, England |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2018–present |
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Anaïs Oluwatoyin Estelle Marinho (born August 9, 2000), known as Arlo Parks, is an English singer and songwriter. Her first album, Collapsed in Sunbeams, came out in 2021. It was very popular and reached number three on the UK music charts.
The album won the important Mercury Prize for Best Album in 2021. Arlo Parks was also nominated for several Brit Awards, including Album of the Year and Best New Artist.
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Early Life
Anaïs Oluwatoyin Estelle Marinho was born in Hammersmith, West London, on August 9, 2000. Her family background is mixed, with roots in Nigeria, Chad, and France. Her mother was born in Paris. Arlo Parks actually learned to speak French before she learned English! She went to Latymer Upper School and Ashbourne College.
Music Career
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Starting Out: 2018–2019
Arlo Parks chose her stage name because she liked how it sounded. She was inspired by other artists like King Krule and Frank Ocean. In 2018, she started sharing her demo songs online with BBC Music Introducing. These demos are like early versions of songs.
Radio presenters in the UK heard her music and shared it with Ali Raymond, who became her manager. Arlo Parks released her first song, "Cola," in November 2018. She also announced her first EP, Super Sad Generation. An EP is a collection of songs, shorter than an album.
After "Cola," Arlo Parks signed with Transgressive Records. She released more songs from her Super Sad Generation EP in early 2019. The EP was recorded at her home and in a rented place in London.
Arlo Parks played her first live show at The Great Escape Festival in May 2019. She also performed at big festivals like Glastonbury Festival and Latitude Festival. Later in 2019, she went on her first tour, supporting another artist named Jordan Rakei. She then released her second EP, Sophie, which had five songs.
First Album Success: 2020–2022
Arlo Parks started her first headlining tour in early 2020. But she had to stop it because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In May 2020, she released two popular songs, "Eugene" and "Black Dog." "Black Dog" was even named "Tune of the Week" by BBC Radio 1.
In August 2020, she won the AIM Independent Music Awards for One to Watch. This award is for new artists to keep an eye on.
Her first full album, Collapsed in Sunbeams, came out on January 29, 2021. The album title was inspired by a book called On Beauty by Zadie Smith.
Arlo Parks performed her songs on popular TV shows like The Graham Norton Show and Later... with Jools Holland. On May 11, 2021, she won the Breakthrough Artist Award at the 2021 Brit Awards.
On September 9, her album Collapsed in Sunbeams won the Hyundai Mercury Prize for Album of the Year. The judges said she has a special voice and her lyrics are very beautiful. They also said she connects deeply with young people her age.
After her Collapsed in Sunbeams tour, Arlo Parks opened shows for famous artists in 2022. She performed before Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, and Clairo. She also performed at Glastonbury Festival again in June 2022. She even read a Bedtime Story for young children on TV!
In September 2022, she had to cancel some tour dates in the United States. She needed to take a break to focus on her well-being.
New Music: 2023–Present
On January 18, 2023, Arlo Parks announced her second album, My Soft Machine. It was released on May 26, 2023. The album's title comes from a movie called The Souvenir.
The first song from the album was "Weightless." She then released "Impurities" and "Blades." A fourth song, "Pegasus," came out in May 2023. It featured another artist named Phoebe Bridgers. Arlo Parks said "Pegasus" is about feeling the good parts of love for the first time.
After her new album came out, Arlo Parks toured in South Korea, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. In June 2023, she announced that her first poetry book, The Magic Border, would be released in September 2023. She started her European tour in Dublin in September 2023.
In March 2024, Arlo Parks helped write a song called "YA YA" for Beyoncé's album Cowboy Carter.
Personal Life
Arlo Parks lives in Los Angeles. She has mentioned that artists like Elliott Smith, Sylvia Plath, Radiohead, and Joni Mitchell have influenced her music.
Awards and Nominations
Arlo Parks has won many awards for her music. Here are some of them:
- AIM Independent Music Awards: One to Watch (2020), UK Independent Breakthrough (2021), Best Independent Album for Collapsed in Sunbeams (2021).
- BBC: Introducing Artist of the Year (2020).
- BRIT Awards: Best New Artist (2021).
- Mercury Prize: Album of the Year for Collapsed in Sunbeams (2021).
- Music Managers Forum: Breakthrough Artist & Manager (2021).
- BMI London Awards: Impact Award (2021).
- Libera Awards: Best Pop Record for Collapsed in Sunbeams (2022).
She has also been nominated for other big awards, including:
- Brit Awards: Album of the Year (2021), Best British Female Solo Artist (2021).
- BET Awards: Best New International Act (2021).
- Grammy Awards: Best New Artist (2022), Best Alternative Music Album for Collapsed in Sunbeams (2022).
Images for kids
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Parks performing in 2019
See also
In Spanish: Arlo Parks para niños
