Artist Spotlight: Olivia King
Meet Olivia King, a formidable force in the music industry, known for her captivating Pop/Soul sound and entrepreneurial spirit. With a combined social fanbase of 450,000+, over 10 million streams on Spotify, and a staggering reach of 100 million+ on Instagram in the last year alone, Olivia King is making waves in the world of music.
Olivia's journey began at the age of 16 when she took her passion for music seriously. Starting off by performing in the Boston area at local clubs, radio, and TV stations, she quickly made a name for herself. By the time she was 17, Olivia started writing her own music, showcasing her talent and creativity.
In 2013, Olivia expanded her musical presence by acquiring backup dancers, and the group has since opened for major artists such as August Alsina, Eric Bellinger, Hi-Rez, and Emilio Rojas. Their performances grace popular venues like Santos Party House in NYC, Naga Nightclub in Boston, and Lupos Heartbreak Hotel in Providence.
Olivia's musical journey took an exciting turn when she auditioned for "The Voice" at the age of 19, making it through two rounds. However, in January 2017, she decided to go independent, marking the beginning of a remarkable solo career.
Since going independent, Olivia has achieved significant milestones. Her songs have charted on iTunes, Amazon Music, and Apple Music, earning features on prominent Spotify playlists like New Music Friday, Fresh Finds, and R&B Slow Jams. Notably, her release "There 4 You" was exclusively launched through Tidal, featured as the cover of Tidal's "Pop Rising" Playlist.
Olivia's musical prowess extends beyond traditional platforms. Her music has been featured in campaigns for Caleb McLaughlin from the Emmy Award-Winning Netflix Series, "Stranger Things," and the hit show "One of Us is Lying" on Peacock's Season Two Premiere.
Aside from her success in the music industry, Olivia is the founder and CEO of Make Music Moves, an online course that empowers independent artists by teaching them the key elements of success in the music business.
Whether you catch Olivia's song at Yankee Stadium, on ESPN as the walkout song for her brother Michael (New York Yankees), or in major campaigns, Olivia King's impact on the music scene is undeniable. With an impressive discography available on various platforms, including iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, Amazon, YouTube, and Vevo, Olivia continues to inspire and uplift through her soulful melodies and entrepreneurial spirit.
Stream her most recent release here: https://too.fm/rzlrna6