Laufey (pronounced lāy-vāy) is a 24-year-old, Los Angeles-based singer, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist whose jazz songs are about young love and self-discovery. Raised between Reykjavík and Washington, D.C. with annual visits to Beijing, the Icelandic-Chinese artist grew up playing cello as well as piano and became hooked on the jazz standards of Ella Fitzgerald after digging through her father’s record collection.
In 2020, while still a student at Berklee College of Music, Laufey released her debut single “Street by Street,” which went on to top the Icelandic radio charts. Following the release of her 2021 Typical of Me EP, Laufey was named Best New Artist in Jazz and Blues at the Icelandic Music Awards and hosted her own show on BBC Radio 3/BBC Sounds. Her debut full-length Everything I Know About Love, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Alternative New Artist Album chart, and the lead single “Valentine” peaked at #1 on the Spotify Jazz Chart. In 2022 Laufey was the most streamed jazz artist on Spotify, with 425 million streams across all platforms.
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Laufey's single "From the Start" surpasses 200 million streams on Spotify, marking a significant achievement for the Icelandic-Chinese artist and her album "Bewitched," released on September 8.
Laufey's performance at NPR's Tiny Desk showcased her unique blend of classical and jazz-pop, featuring heartfelt songs like "From The Start" and "California and Me," each infused with personal stories and classical influences.
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Grammy-nominated jazz sensation Laufey has unveiled her 2024 Bewitched: The Goddess Tour, promising grander shows across North America and London.
Laufey's distinctive fusion of modern jazz has not only sparked intense debates among music critic, but has also led to remarkable achievements. Her sophomore album "Bewitched" became the most listened jazz album on Spotify's history, recording the biggest debut for a jazz album on the platform. Amidst these accolades and the discussions surrounding her genre-defining sound, it leads to the emergence of the question: Who is Laufey?
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