Ama Lou Explained

Ama Lou
Birth Name:Ama Louisa John
Birth Date:9 May 1998
Birth Place:London, England
Years Active:2016–present
Label:Interscope

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.[1]

Early life

Ama Lou was born in London, England.[2]

Career

Lou supported Jorja Smith during her 2018 tour.[3] Lou received media attention after Drake captioned an Instagram post with lyrics from her song "TBC".[4] [5] Drake also stated that Lou was one of the main influences for his album Scorpion.[6]

Ama Lou signed to Interscope Records in late 2019.[2]

Influences

Ama Lou grew up listening to Gil Scott-Heron, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald.[6]

Discography

Extended plays

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DDD
  • Released: March 28, 2018[7]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Ama, who?
  • Released: November 15, 2019[8]
  • Label: Interscope Records
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
At Least We Have This
  • Released: November 26, 2021[9]
  • Label: Interscope Records
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Studio albums

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I Came Home Late
  • Released: September 1, 2023[10]
  • Label: Interscope Records
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ama Lou. 2022-03-28. Metropolis Music. 8 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220408031111/https://www.metropolismusic.com/artists/ama-lou-2/. live.
  2. Web site: Creeden. Molly. 2020-09-01. At Home With Ama Lou: How the British Singer Finds Inspiration in Isolation. 2022-03-26. Vogue. Condé Nast. 26 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220326230509/https://www.vogue.com/article/at-home-with-ama-lou-british-singer-inspiration-in-isolation. live.
  3. Web site: Penrose . Nerisha . 2018-03-28 . Ama Lou Releases Debut EP ‘DDD’ & Shares Upcoming Tour Dates With Jorja Smith . 2023-09-19 . Billboard . en-US.
  4. News: Mench. Chris. 2018-06-13. Meet Ama Lou, The Young U.K. Singer With Cosigns From Drake & Jorja Smith. 2022-03-26. Genius. 26 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220326230508/https://genius.com/a/meet-ama-lou-the-young-u-k-singer-with-cosigns-from-drake-jorja-smith. live.
  5. News: One to watch: Ama Lou. Hutchinson. Kate. 2018-12-22. The Guardian. 2022-03-28. 28 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220328025233/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/dec/22/one-to-watch-ama-lou-ddd-drake. live.
  6. Web site: Cronin. Ruth. 2018-07-27. Meet Ama Lou: A Drake cosigned artist with ambitions for visual and politically-informed music. 2022-03-26. Nialler9. en-GB. 26 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220326230508/https://nialler9.com/ama-lou-is-the-19-year-old-londoner-whos-about-to-populate-your-news-feeds/. live.
  7. News: Ama Lou’s debut EP is gonna be everywhere this summer. Cooper. Duncan. 2018-03-28. The Fader. 2022-03-28. 28 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220328031145/https://www.thefader.com/2018/03/28/ama-lou-music-ddd-soundcloud. live.
  8. News: Ama Lou Reveals ‘Ama, Who?’ EP Release Date, Cover Art: Exclusive. Saponara. Michael. 2019-11-11. Billboard. 2022-04-05. 8 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220408031154/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/ama-lou-ama-who-ep-release-date-8543233/. live.
  9. News: Ama Lou - At Least We Have This. Kelly. Amelia. 2021-12-01. Clash. 2022-03-28. 2 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211202021528/https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/ama-lou-at-least-we-have-this. live.
  10. Web site: I Came Home Late. 2023-09-08. Spotify. 2023-09-08.

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