Singer and poet Arlo Parks has risen from bedroom producer to Brit Award winner and Generation Z spokeswoman in just two years. The west London musician, 20, has been named breakthrough artist at the annual awards. Accepting her award on stage at London’s O2 Arena, Parks said: “This is a dream come true. Parks, real name Anais Marinho, featured on the list alongside established artists such as Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar. The singer cites an eclectic mix of artists as her inspiration, including Harry Styles, Frank Ocean, Solange and Massive Attack.

Source: Irish Independent May 11, 2021 19:30 UTC