Charli XCX, born Charlotte Emma Aitchison on 2 August 1992, is an English singer and songwriter. She released her debut single independently in 2008 and initially performed at warehouse raves in London, UK. She signed to Asylum Records in 2010, and released two mixtapes, Heartbreaks and Earthquakes and Super Ultra, in 2012.

Charli XCX has toured alongside artists and bands such as Ellie Goulding, Marina and the Diamonds (whom she has also collaborated with), Paramore, Bleachers, Azealia Banks and Coldplay during her career.