Katy B facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Katy B
At Argos digital store launch in London, October 2014
Background information
Birth name	Kathleen Anne Brien
Also known as	Baby Katy
Born	(1989-05-08) 8 May 1989 (age 36) Peckham, London, England
Genres	R&B dubstep electronic dance house UK garage
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter DJ
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2007–present
Labels	Rinse Columbia Virgin EMI

Kathleen Anne Brien (born on May 8, 1989), known as Katy B, is an English singer. She released her first album, On a Mission, in 2011. This album had two songs that reached the top five: "Katy on a Mission" and "Lights On". In 2014, she released her second album, Little Red. This album featured her third top five song, "Crying for No Reason". Her third album, Honey, came out in 2016.

Early Life and Music Beginnings

Kathleen Anne Brien was born in Peckham, London, on May 8, 1989. She went to Lyndhurst Primary School and the BRIT School. Katy also took dance classes at the Glenlyn Academy in South London. Her father, David O'Brien, was part of a music group called the Les Humphries Singers. They represented Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1976. Katy B has a high singing voice, known as a soprano.

Katy B's Music Journey

2007–2012: On a Mission Album

Katy B performing in 2011

Katy B has sung on many songs with other artists. Before her first album, she was featured on DJ NG's song "Tell Me." She also sang on "Hold Me" for The Count & Sinden. You can also hear her voice on Magnetic Man's songs "Perfect Stranger" and "Crossover."

Katy B worked with DJ Geeneus from Rinse FM. They covered the song "Good Life" and also made "As I." After Rinse FM became an official radio station in 2010, Katy B released her first single. This song was "Katy on a Mission", produced by Benga. It came out on August 22, 2010. The song reached number five on the UK Singles Chart.

Katy B performed at the London Jazz Festival in 2009 with Ms Dynamite. Ms Dynamite also sang on Katy's second single, "Lights On." This song was released in the UK on December 19, 2010, and reached number four. Her third single, "Broken Record", came out in March 2011 and reached number eight. Her first album, On a Mission, was released on April 4, 2011. It reached number two on the UK Albums Chart.

Katy B toured with Tinie Tempah in Spring 2011. She then started her own tour in Europe and the UK. In 2012, Katy B and Mark Ronson made the song "Anywhere in the World." This song was used in a Coca-Cola advertisement for the 2012 Summer Olympics.

2013–2014: Little Red Album

Katy B in 2013

On October 1, 2013, Katy announced her second album would be called Little Red. A song called "What Love Is Made Of" was released in July 2013. The first main song from the album, "5 AM", came out on November 4, 2013. "Crying for No Reason" was released in February 2014 and became a top 5 hit. Little Red became the number one album in the UK on February 19, 2014. "Still" was the last song released from this album.

In February 2014, Katy B appeared on the TV show The Voice. She helped Ricky Wilson mentor his team. In March 2014, Katy helped record England's 2014 World Cup song. She sang with other pop stars like Melanie C and Emma Bunton. The song was produced by Gary Barlow.

2015–Present: Honey and New Music

In October 2015, Katy B sang on "Turn the Music Louder (Rumble)" with Tinie Tempah. This song became Katy's first number one single in the UK.

In December 2015, Katy confirmed her third album would be called Honey. The album was released on April 22, 2016, and had 14 songs.

On August 5, 2021, Katy announced "Under My Skin" as the first song from her new collection of songs, Peace and Offerings. She released Peace and Offerings on November 5, 2021.

More recently, on March 21, 2023, Katy released a new song called "Paradise." She worked on this song with Kings of the Rollers.

Views on Social Topics

Katy B has also shared her views on important social topics. In 2019, she, along with many other musicians, signed a letter supporting ideas to help people and improve society.

Music Albums

• On a Mission (2011)
• Little Red (2014)
• Honey (2016)

Concert Tours

• On a Mission Tour (2011)
• Little Red UK Tour (2014)
• Honey Tour (2016)

Awards and Recognitions

Katy B has been nominated for many awards. She received five nominations at the MOBO Awards. In 2011, she was nominated for Best Push Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2011. She was also nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2011. In 2012, she won an NME Award for Dancefloor Anthem.

See also

In Spanish: Katy B para niños