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Cleo Sol
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| Birth name | Cleopatra Nikolic |
| Born | 24 March 1990 Ladbroke Grove, London, England |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Forever Living Originals |
Cleopatra Zvezdana Nikolic (born on March 24, 1990), known as Cleo Sol, is an English singer and songwriter. She works closely with her husband, producer Dean Josiah Cover.
Cleo Sol has released several solo albums. These include Winter Songs (2018), Rose in the Dark (2020), Mother (2021), Heaven (2023), and Gold (2023). She is also the main singer for the music group Sault.
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Early Life and Background
Cleo Sol was born in Ladbroke Grove, a part of London, England. Her parents were both jazz musicians. She grew up in the Notting Hill area.
Her mother has a background that is Serbian and Spanish. Her father is mostly Scottish with some Panamanian heritage.
Music Career Highlights
Cleo Sol started her music career in 2008. She was featured on a song called "Tears" by Tinie Tempah. In 2011, she signed with two record labels, Dirty Canvas and Island Records. She then released singles like "High" and "Never the Right Time (Who Do You Love)".
She took a break from music for a few years, from 2012 to 2017. Cleo Sol returned in 2018 with her EP (Extended Play) called Winter Songs. In 2019, she sang on the song "Selfish" by British rapper Little Simz. They worked together again in 2021 on the song "Woman".
Cleo Sol released her first full album, Rose in the Dark, in March 2020. This album was praised by music magazines like Complex and Clash. Her second album, Mother, came out in August 2021.
In September 2023, she surprised fans by releasing two albums, Heaven and Gold. Cleo Sol is also a member of the UK music group SAULT. This group has released many albums. Both Cleo Sol and SAULT rarely perform live concerts or give interviews.
Musical Style and Influences
Cleo Sol's music is inspired by many famous artists. She has mentioned Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu, and Jill Scott as her influences.
Growing up, she listened to different types of music. These included reggae, Motown, jazz, and Latin music. These styles have helped shape her unique sound.
Personal Life
Cleo Sol is married to the English record producer Inflo. His real name is Dean Josiah Cover. They had a child together in 2021.
Discography
Studio Albums
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| Rose in the Dark |
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| Mother |
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| Heaven |
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| Gold |
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Extended Plays
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| Winter Songs |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "High" (featuring Gappy Ranks) |
2011 | Non-album single |
| "Never the Right Time (Who Do You Love)" | 2012 | |
| "Code to Crack" (with Toddla T featuring Scrufizzer) |
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| "Why Don't You" | 2017 | Winter Songs & Rose in the Dark |
| "Try and You Try" | Winter Songs | |
| "One" | 2019 | Non-album single |
| "Sweet Blue" | ||
| "Butterfly" | 2020 | Rose in the Dark |
| "Shine" | Non-album single | |
| "Fear When You Fly" | 2024 | TBA |
As Featured Artist
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Tears" (Tinie Tempah featuring Cleo Sol) |
2008 | Non-album single |
| "Selfish" (Little Simz featuring Cleo Sol) |
2019 | Grey Area |
| "Woman" (Little Simz featuring Cleo Sol) |
2021 | Sometimes I Might Be Introvert |
Guest Appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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| "Ladder" | 2012 | Angel, Mark Asari | 7 Minutes Before Time |
