Olivia Dean

Olivia Lauryn Dean (born March 14, 1999) is an English singer-songwriter from Walthamstow, London, known for a warm, soulful voice that draws on pop, R&B and neo-soul traditions. She began building an audience with early singles like «Reason to Stay» before her breakout EP Ok Love You Bye earned praise from outlets including The Fader and Line of Best Fit and led to a spot on BBC Introducing.

Dean’s songwriting is intimate and conversational, often exploring self-worth, relationships and identity with a light, jazz-inflected touch reminiscent of classic soul while staying rooted in contemporary pop production. Her collaboration with Rudimental helped widen her reach beyond the UK’s R&B and soul circuit, and songs such as «Dive» and «Man I Need» showcase her ability to pair emotionally direct lyrics with easy, radio-friendly melodies.

As the daughter of a Jamaican-Guyanese mother active in women’s rights advocacy, Dean has spoken about wanting her music to reflect a woman’s perspective within an industry that hasn’t always made space for it. She has continued to build a devoted following through steady touring and releases, establishing herself as one of the more distinctive voices to emerge from London’s current soul-pop scene.