Emeli Sandé

Emeli Sandé is a Scottish singer-songwriter, born in England and raised in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, who first gained wider recognition through guest vocals on hit singles before establishing her own solo career. Her voice and songwriting quickly made her one of the most sought-after collaborators in British pop and R&B.

Before breaking through as a solo artist, she wrote and featured on tracks for other performers, including a top-ten UK hit as a featured vocalist, and penned songs for artists such as Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Cher Lloyd and Tinie Tempah. Her own material blends soul, pop and R&B with emotionally direct lyrics and powerful vocal delivery.

Sandé achieved major mainstream success with songs like «Next to Me» and «Read All About It, Pt. III», the latter gaining extra prominence through a performance at the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony. Her work bridges heartfelt balladry and radio-friendly pop-soul, cementing her as one of the UK's leading vocalists and songwriters of her generation.