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English singer-songwriter

Ama Lou
Birth nameAma Louisa John
Born (1998-05-09) 9 May 1998 (age 26)
London, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2016–present
LabelsInterscope
Websiteamalougistics.com

Ama Louisa John (born 9 May 1998) known professionally as Ama Lou, is an English singer-songwriter born and raised in London, United Kingdom. She is classically trained as a singer and began writing music at the age of 11.

Early life

Ama Lou was born in London, England.

Career

Lou supported Jorja Smith during her 2018 tour. Lou received media attention after Drake captioned an Instagram post with lyrics from her song "TBC". Drake also stated that Lou was one of the main influences for his album Scorpion.

Ama Lou signed to Interscope Records in late 2019.

Influences

Ama Lou grew up listening to Gil Scott-Heron, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald.

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays with selected details
Title Extended play details
DDD
  • Released: March 28, 2018
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Ama, who?
At Least We Have This
  • Released: November 26, 2021
  • Label: Interscope Records
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Studio albums

List of albums with selected details
Title Album details
I Came Home Late

References

  1. ^ Creeden, Molly (1 September 2020). "At Home With Ama Lou: How the British Singer Finds Inspiration in Isolation". Vogue. Condé Nast. Archived from the original on 26 March 2022. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  2. "Ama Lou". Metropolis Music. Archived from the original on 8 April 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
  3. Penrose, Nerisha (28 March 2018). "Ama Lou Releases Debut EP 'DDD' & Shares Upcoming Tour Dates With Jorja Smith". Billboard. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  4. Mench, Chris (13 June 2018). "Meet Ama Lou, The Young U.K. Singer With Cosigns From Drake & Jorja Smith". Genius. Archived from the original on 26 March 2022. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  5. Hutchinson, Kate (22 December 2018). "One to watch: Ama Lou". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 28 March 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
  6. ^ Cronin, Ruth (27 July 2018). "Meet Ama Lou: A Drake cosigned artist with ambitions for visual and politically-informed music". Nialler9. Archived from the original on 26 March 2022. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  7. Cooper, Duncan (28 March 2018). "Ama Lou's debut EP is gonna be everywhere this summer". The Fader. Archived from the original on 28 March 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
  8. Saponara, Michael (11 November 2019). "Ama Lou Reveals 'Ama, Who?' EP Release Date, Cover Art: Exclusive". Billboard. Archived from the original on 8 April 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  9. Kelly, Amelia (1 December 2021). "Ama Lou - At Least We Have This". Clash. Archived from the original on 2 December 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
  10. "I Came Home Late". Spotify. 8 September 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
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