NAO

About

Singer, songwriter, and producer who has won fans with her blend of soul, funk, and electronic music, as heard on songs like "Girlfriend" and "In the Morning." Her debut full-length For All We Know earned her a Brit Award nomination for Best British Female Solo Artist.  

Before Fame

She grew up in East London and studied at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. She got her start as a backup vocalist for artists like Jarvis Cocker.  

Trivia

She was a guest vocalist on the Mura Masa song "Firefly" and the Disclosure song "Superego." Her song "Bad Blood" has garnered more than 60 million streams on Spotify. 

Family Life

Her real name is Neo Jessica Joshua. She is the youngest of five children. 

Associated With

She co-wrote the Stormzy track "Velvet / Jenny Francis (Interlude)."