Ms. Dynamite facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ms. Dynamite MBE
Ms. Dynamite in 2010
Background information
Birth name	Naomi Arleen McLean-Daley
Born	(1981-04-26) 26 April 1981 (age 44) Crawley, West Sussex, England
Origin	Kentish Town, London, England
Genres	R&B hip-hop ragga 2-step garage (early)
Occupation(s)	Singer rapper songwriter
Years active	2001–present
Labels	Polydor Relentless
Associated acts	Sticky Jess Mills So Solid Crew Akala DJ Fresh Katy B Magnetic Man

Naomi Arleen McLean-Daley MBE (born 26 April 1981), known as Ms. Dynamite, is a British singer and rapper. She has won many important music awards. These include the Mercury Music Prize, two Brit Awards, and three MOBO Awards.

Early Life

Naomi Arleen McLean-Daley was born in Crawley, West Sussex, England. She grew up in Kentish Town, North London. Her father is from Jamaica and her mother is Scottish. She is the older sister of the rapper Akala.

Music Career

Starting Out: A Little Deeper

Ms. Dynamite first became known for her singing on a UK garage music track called "Booo!". This song was often played on local radio stations in London. While working at a radio station, she was discovered by producer Richard Forbes. Soon, she signed with Polydor Records. There, she met producer Salaam Remi, who helped her develop her musical talent.

In 2002, she released her first album, A Little Deeper. This album included popular songs like "It Takes More" and "Dy-Na-Mi-Tee". The album was also released in the United States in 2003 and was praised by music critics. In 2002, Ms. Dynamite won the famous Mercury Music Prize for A Little Deeper. She generously donated the £20,000 prize money to the NSPCC, a charity that helps children.

On 8 March 2003, Ms. Dynamite was a special musical guest on the TV show Saturday Night Live. She also performed at the closing ceremony of the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester. On 2 July 2005, she performed at the Live 8 concert in Hyde Park, London. This was a big music event to raise awareness about poverty. She sang "Redemption Song" by Bob Marley with her brother, Akala.

New Music: Judgement Days

On 11 September 2005, Ms. Dynamite released a new album called Judgement Days. She had taken some time off to be with her son, Shavaar. This album featured songs that talked about important social issues. The first single from the album was "Judgement Day"/"Father". Another song, "Mr Prime Minister," shared her thoughts on political leaders. While the album was not as widely praised as her first, "Judgement Day" reached number 25 on the UK Singles Chart.

Later Years and Collaborations

After a break from music, Ms. Dynamite hosted a show on BBC Radio 1Xtra. She planned to release a third album, Democracy, but decided to focus on other projects and being a mother. She appeared on the TV show Goldie's Band: By Royal Appointment on BBC Two, sharing her music knowledge.

Since then, she has worked with many other artists. She was featured on Katy B's song "Lights On" in 2010, which became a top 5 hit in the UK. She also sang on the Magnetic Man track "Fire." In 2011, she released a single called "Neva Soft". More recently, she has been a featured singer on songs like "Dibby Dibby Sound" by DJ Fresh Versus Jay Fray (2013) and "No Money No Love" by David Guetta and Showtek (2014). In 2020, Ms. Dynamite appeared on a song called "Again" by CLIPZ, which also featured Ms Banks and JayKae.

Music Albums

Studio Albums

• A Little Deeper (2002)
• Judgement Days (2005)

Mixtapes

• A Little Darker (with Akala) (2006)

Songs in Movies and Games

• "Dy-Na-Mi-Tee" (FIFA 2003 video game soundtrack)
• "Dy-Na-Mi-Te" (Ali G Indahouse movie soundtrack)
• "Dy-Na-Mi-Te" (My Scene Barbie Mix)
• "Krazy Krush" (Misfits TV show soundtrack)

Awards and Recognition

Ms. Dynamite was honored with the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2018. This award recognized her important contributions to music.

See also

In Spanish: Ms. Dynamite para niños