Charlotte Emma Aitchison (born August 2, 1992), known professionally as Charli xcx, is an English singer and songwriter. Born in Cambridge and raised in Start Hill, Essex, she began posting songs on Myspace in 2008, which led to her discovery by a promoter who invited her to perform at warehouse raves. In 2010, she signed a recording contract with Asylum Records, releasing a series of singles and mixtapes throughout 2011 and 2012. She gained fame in 2012 for her collaboration with Icona Pop on "I Love It." Her albums include "True Romance" (2013), "Sucker" (2014), "Charli" (2019), and "How I'm Feeling Now" (2020). In 2021, she co-wrote and provided vocals on the Jax Jones and Joel Corry single "Out Out". Her latest album, "Brat", was released in 2024.