Group Research into your Chosen Artist - Lizzie

Artist: Charli XCX
Age: 25 years old
Genre: Pop music
Target audience: 14-26 mainly females but some males as her songs are quite feminine, 'purple glitter' 'stars shining'

• Charli XCX is a British singer and songwriter and has released two albums, two mixtapes, and two EPs. Influenced by the likes of David Bowie, Donna Summer, Marilyn Manson, and Rihanna, she began her career at the age of sixteen. 
• She released her debut album at the age of 20, 'True Romance' this album was successful and reached multiple charts. Her second album 'Sucker' was also successful as it was an international hit. It was a huge commercial success, debuting at number 28 on the US Billboard 200.
• She also featured on the single 'Fancy' by Australian rapper Iggy Azalea. The track topped the US Hot 100. 
• Charli has also collaborated with a few other artists as well, some of them being Neon Jungle, Rihanna, and Gwen Stefani.
• Charli XCX has earned 44 award nominations, out of which she has won 11. The awards won were ‘Billboard Women in Music Award’ for Hitmaker of the Year (2014), a ‘Teen Choice Award’ for Choice R&B/Hip-Hop Song in 2014, ‘Billboard Music Award’ for Top Rap Song in 2015, and a ‘Radio Disney Music Award’ in Best New Artist in 2015.

By having this knowledge of the artist, it means that we can get a good idea of what are her most successful videos and songs. Meaning that we can base our video along with these facts, as it is a convention within this artist, what she is known for. If we use these facts, we will be able to create a successful video that is true to the artist.