Mo Jamil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mo Adeniran
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| Birth name | Mo Jamil Adeniran |
| Born | 25 September 1995 Warrington, Cheshire, England |
| Genres | R&B, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Polydor (2017–2018) |
| Associated acts | Jennifer Hudson |
Mo Jamil Adeniran, born on September 25, 1995, is a singer from England. He became famous after winning the sixth season of The Voice UK. This win helped him get a music contract with Polydor Records. His first album, called Evolve, reached number 36 on the UK Albums Chart.
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Mo's Early Life
Before trying out for The Voice UK, Mo worked at a hotel. He grew up in Warrington, England. His family background is from the Yoruba culture.
Mo's Music Career
Winning The Voice UK in 2017
Mo Adeniran tried out for The Voice UK. All the judges turned their chairs for him, and he chose to join Jennifer Hudson's team. He won his "battle round" against another singer named Diamond. This meant he moved on to the live shows.
Mo was automatically safe in the first two live shows. He was announced as the winner in the big final on April 2, 2017.
Mo's Performances on The Voice UK
| What he performed | Song | Original artist | Result |
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| Blind Audition | "Iron Sky" | Paolo Nutini | All judges turned, joined team Jennifer |
| Battle Rounds | "A Change Is Gonna Come" (against Diamond) | Sam Cooke | Won, moved to live Knockouts |
| Live Knockouts | "Freedom" | Beyoncé featuring Kendrick Lamar | Saved by public vote (2nd) |
| Quarter-final | "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" | Bob Dylan | Got a "Fast Pass" to the next round |
| Semi-final | "Human" | Rag'n'Bone Man | Saved by public vote (1st) |
| Live final | "Don't You Worry Child" | Swedish House Mafia featuring John Martin | Saved by public vote (1st) |
| "Beneath Your Beautiful" (with Jennifer Hudson) | Labrinth featuring Emeli Sandé | ||
| "Iron Sky" | Paolo Nutini | Saved by public vote (1st) | |
| "Unsteady" | X Ambassadors | Winner |
His Album Evolve (2018)
On March 30, 2018, Mo Jamil released his first studio album, called Evolve. The album reached number 36 on the UK Albums Chart. After this, Mo was no longer with Polydor Records.
Mo's Music Releases
Studio Albums
| Title | Details | Highest chart position |
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| Evolve |
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36 |
Extended Plays (EPs)
| Title | Details |
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| Globetrotter |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Highest chart position | Album |
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| "Unsteady" | 2017 | 78 | Evolve |
| "That Feeling" | 2018 | — | |
| "—" means the song did not appear on the charts or was not released in that area. | |||
