Cher Lloyd

English singer

Cher Lloyd (born 28 July 1993) is an English singer, songwriter and rapper. She has several hit songs, including Want U Back. Lloyd became famous when she finished fourth in the seventh series of The X Factor.

Cher Lloyd
Cher Lloyd in 2013
Cher Lloyd in 2013
Background information
Birth nameCher Lloyd
Also known asCher Monk
Born (1993-07-28) 28 July 1993 (age 30)
Malvern, Worcestershire, UK
OriginMalvern, Worcestershire, UK
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • model
  • rapper
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • rapping
Years active2010–present
LabelsSyco Music, Epic Records

Lloyd's first single "Swagger Jagger" was released in June 2011. Even though the song received mixed reviews, the single entered at number one on the UK Singles Chart and number two on the Irish Singles Chart. Her second single "With Ur Love" was released on 31 October 2011. It features Mike Posner, and reached number four in the UK, and number five in Ireland. Her first album Sticks and Stones peaked at number four in the UK Albums Chart and at number seven on the Irish Albums Chart.[1] Sticks and Stones was released on 4 November 2011, in Europe, and produced three singles, "Swagger Jagger", "With Ur Love" featuring Mike Posner, and "Want U Back" featuring Astro, respectively. A re-release for North America was released on 2 October 2013, producing three singles as well. The singles released were "Want U Back", "Oath" featuring Becky G, and "With Ur Love". Lloyd released her second album, Sorry I'm Late on 27 May 2014.[2] Sorry I'm Late only produced two singles - "I Wish" featuring T.I. and "Sirens". Lloyd was signed to Universal Music Group in early 2015, and is currently working on her third studio album. She married Craig Monk at a private ceremony on 18 November 2014.

References change

  1. Cherlloydvevo. "Cherlloydvevo". YouTube. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
  2. "iTunes (U.S.) - Music - Cher Lloyd - Sorry I'm Late". iTunes (U.S.). 27 May 2014. Retrieved 27 June 2015.