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GrimesCanadian singer
Date of Birth: 17.11.1988
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Content:
- Early Life and Influences
- Musical Beginnings and Pseudonym
- Debut Albums and Critical Recognition
- Subsequent Releases and Collaborations
- Miss Anthropocene
- Cyberpunk 2077 and Other Projects
- Personal Life
Early Life and Influences
Claire Boucher, known professionally as Grimes, was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. Her paternal grandmother was Ukrainian, while her father has mixed heritage. Her mother is of French and Italian descent. Grimes often visited her grandmother and was exposed to Ukrainian culture and language. She attended a Catholic school.
Musical Beginnings and Pseudonym
After moving to Quebec, Grimes began recording music under the pseudonym Grimes. In 2006, she relocated to Montreal to attend McGill University, where she studied Russian language and literature. She developed a deep appreciation for the works of Anna Akhmatova. In early 2011, she dropped out of university to pursue music full-time.
Debut Albums and Critical Recognition
Grimes released her debut album, "Geidi Primes," in 2010, followed by "Halfaxa" in 2010. In 2012, she signed with the record label 4AD and released the critically acclaimed album "Visions." The album received widespread recognition for its innovative and experimental sound.
Subsequent Releases and Collaborations
In 2015, Grimes released "Art Angels," which further solidified her status as a boundary-pushing artist. She has also collaborated with various musicians, including Janelle Monáe, Poppy, and Bring Me the Horizon. She wrote the theme song for the Netflix animated series "Hilda."
Miss Anthropocene
In 2019, Grimes announced her fourth studio album, "Miss Anthropocene." The album was a concept record about an anthropomorphic goddess who embodies climate change. It was released in 2020 and received positive reviews for its bold and experimental sound.
Cyberpunk 2077 and Other Projects
Grimes has also branched out into other areas, such as video game soundtracks. She provided vocals for the character Lizzy Wizzy in the highly anticipated computer game "Cyberpunk 2077." She has also been involved in creating characters for an augmented reality project that includes a book and a musical.
Personal Life
Grimes is in a relationship with entrepreneur Elon Musk. She has one son with Musk, named X Æ A-12. She has also dated Canadian musician Devon Welsh and rapper Jay Worthy.