Naomi Kimpenu
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| Birth name | Naomi Kimpenu |
| Born | 29 November 1998 Whitechapel, London, England |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
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| Website | naomikimpenu |
Naomi Kimpenu (born 29 November 1998) is an English singer, songwriter and producer. In 2022, she was awarded the Rising Star honour at the Ivor Novello Awards, in recognition of her songwriting skill and creative achievements.[3]
She signed a worldwide publishing agreement with Sony Music Publishing,[4] after releasing a live version of Prelude which was recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios.[5]
Early life and education
Kimpenu was born in Whitechapel, London, to Angolan and Congolese parents. She was raised in Bow with two other siblings.[6]
She attended the Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School in Shadwell and went on to study at East London Arts & Music and the University of Greenwich in London.
Artistry and influences
Kimpenu grew up listening to Alicia Keys, Lana Del Rey, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston.
She also cites Adele, James Blake and Sade among her musical influences.[7]
Career
On 25 June, 2023, Kimpenu made her first appearance at Glastonbury Festival.[8]
Personal life
Naomi identifies as a Christian.[9]
Musical style
Alongside singing, Naomi also writes, records, produces, and plays piano.
Discography
Naomi Kimpenu has released two extended plays, three singles, and one promotional single.
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Prelude |
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| Prelude (Live at Abbey Road Studios) |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||
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| "Only" | 2020 | — | Prelude | ||||||||||
| "What About Me" | 2021 | — | |||||||||||
| "Who I Am" | — | ||||||||||||
| "Never Ever" (with Shaznay Lewis) |
2022 | — | Apple Music Home Session: Naomi Kimpenu | ||||||||||
| "Only" | — | ||||||||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Role |
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| 2022 | If These Walls Could Sing | Mary McCartney | Cameo |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2022 | Ivor Novello Awards | Rising Star | Won |
References
- ↑ "Meet The Emotive Vocal Powerhouse… Naomi Kimpenu". Spindle Magazine. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2023 – via Spindle.
- ↑ "Spindle Radar: Naomi Kimpenu". Spindle Magazine. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 26 September 2023 – via Spindle.
- ↑ "Get to know our Rising Star, Naomi Kimpenu". Ivors Academy. 20 May 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2023 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Sony Music Publishing UK Signs Global Deal with Naomi Kimpenu". Sony Music Publishing UK. 12 December 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2023 – via Sony Music Publishing.
- ↑ "Naomi Kimpenu - Only (Live at Abbey Road Studios)". Naomi Kimpenu. 7 October 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2023 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Meet The Emotive Vocal Powerhouse… Naomi Kimpenu". Spindle Magazine. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2023 – via Spindle.
- ↑ "Dark, Emotive, & Timeless: Naomi Kimpenu's 'Prelude' EP is a striking, stirring entrance". Atwood Magazine. 14 September 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2023 – via Atwood.
- ↑ "Glastonbury 2023: See the full line-up and stage times here". NME Magazine. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023 – via NME.
- ↑ "Self-recording, Celebrations and Faith with Naomi Kimpenu". Hot Girls. 22 September 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2023 – via Apple.
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