Mimi Webb
{{Short description|English singer and songwriter (born 2000)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Mimi Webb
| image = Mimi Webb @ Fonda Theatre 03 14 2022 (52297723681).jpg
| caption = Webb in 2022
| birth_name = Amelia Anne Webb
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2000|07|23|df=y}}
| birth_place = Canterbury, England
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter}}
| website = {{url|https://mimiwebb.com}}
| module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes
| background = solo_singer
| years_active = 2020–present
| label = Epic
}}
}}
Amelia Anne "Mimi" Webb (born 23 July 2000),{{Cite web|title=Who is Mimi Webb? The 'Good Without' singer set for chart domination|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/who-is-mimi-webb-the-good-without-singer-set-for-chart-domination__32816/|access-date=23 April 2021|website=www.officialcharts.com|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Webb|first=Amelia|date=23 July 2021|title=MIMI WEBB on Instagram: "21 ladies & gentsss🍾🍾 thank u so much for all the bday wishes my angels 💋💝"|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CRrcTdzs8hE/|access-date=23 July 2021|website=Instagram}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/918117853 |title=Amelia |website=ASCAP |publisher=American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers |access-date=March 13, 2023}} is an English singer and songwriter. In October 2021, she released her debut EP, Seven Shades of Heartbreak, which peaked at number nine on the UK Albums Chart, and included the single "Good Without", which peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart. Webb released her debut studio album, Amelia, in March 2023, which spawned the successful singles "House on Fire", "Ghost of You" and "Red Flags".
Early life
Webb was born and raised in Canterbury. She has a brother, Michael Webb. {{Citation needed|date=August 2023}} She attended the independent school Kent College in Canterbury. She learned guitar and piano, and began to write her own songs at age 13.{{cite web |url=https://americansongwriter.com/bringin-it-backwards-interview-with-mimi-webb/ |title=Bringin' It Backwards: Interview with Mimi Webb |website=American Songwriter |date=19 March 2021 |access-date=17 June 2021}}{{Cite web|title=interview {{!}} mimi webb|url=https://schonmagazine.com/interview-mimi-webb/|access-date=22 April 2021|website=Schön! Magazine|language=en-GB}} She credits her piano teacher with encouraging a musical career when she was 15.{{Cite web|title=Get To Know: Mimi Webb|url=https://www.mtv.co.uk/news/zrpa0z/get-to-know-mimi-webb|access-date=23 April 2021|website=mtv.co.uk|language=en}} She cites Adele, Amy Winehouse, Emeli Sandé, and Sam Smith among her influences, along with jazz/pop singers Louis Armstrong, Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole.{{cite web|url=https://www.stagerightsecrets.com/mimi-webb-interview/ |title=Exclusive Interview: Mimi Webb |date=17 September 2020 |author=Jacklyn |website=Stage Right Secrets |access-date=17 June 2021}}
At the age of 16, she moved to Brighton to attend Brighton Music College (part of the British and Irish Modern Music Institute). She participated with fellow students in musical performances and competitions.{{Cite web|title=Mimi Webb {{!}} Inspo Behind 'Reasons'|url=https://flaunt.com/content/mimi-webb|access-date=22 April 2021|website=Flaunt Magazine|language=en-US}} She visited Los Angeles in December 2018 with her artist manager to meet with record labels. In February 2019 at the age of 18, she signed with Epic Records.
Career
Image:Mimi_Webb_performing_in_Sydney.jpg
At the age of 17, Webb was featured in a song by Young L3X titled "Karma", which also featured Amaan Bradshaw.{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/alexdevonx/karma-ft-mimi-webb-amaan-bradshaw|title=Alex Devon - Karma Ft. Mimi Webb & Amaan Bradshaw|publisher=Sound Cloud|date=13 February 2018|accessdate=16 October 2022}}
Webb released her debut single "Before I Go" in April 2020.{{Cite web|date=17 April 2020|title=Pop singer Mimi Webb shares debut single "Before I Go": Stream|url=https://consequence.net/2020/04/mimi-webb-debut-single-before-i-go-stream/|access-date=23 April 2021|website=Consequence|language=en-US}} The song was featured by Charli D'Amelio on TikTok,{{Cite web|title=charli d'amelio on TikTok|url=https://tiktok.com/v/6819775113857142021.html|access-date=22 April 2021|website=TikTok}}{{Cite web|title=charli d'amelio on TikTok|url=https://tiktok.com/v/6821581086804413702.html|access-date=22 April 2021|website=TikTok}}{{Cite web|date=22 September 2020|title=Here's Why Mimi Webb's Moody Pop Songs Are Catching the Attention of Charli D'Amelio and Music Fans Worldwide|url=https://www.celebsecrets.com/heres-why-mimi-webbs-moody-pop-songs-are-catching-the-attention-of-charli-damelio-and-music-fans-worldwide/|access-date=22 April 2021|website=Celeb Secrets|language=en-US}} gathering over 85 million views on the platform and over 25 million streams on Spotify.{{Citation|title=Before I Go|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1t8UZRcZbRmtDjH6a0tD9S|language=en|access-date=22 April 2021}} Her single "Reasons" was featured on BBC Radio 1,{{Cite web|date=28 March 2021|title=Single Review: Mimi Webb – Good Without|url=https://www.platformmagazine.co.uk/music/single-review-mimi-webb-good-without/|access-date=23 April 2021|website=Platform Magazine|language=en-GB}} and in June 2021, her single "Good Without" peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart.{{Cite web|title=MIMI WEBB {{!}} full Official Chart History {{!}} Official Charts Company|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/59473/mimi-webb/|access-date=22 April 2021|website=www.officialcharts.com}} Webb released her debut EP, Seven Shades of Heartbreak, on 22 October 2021.{{Cite web|date=23 January 2021|title=Mimi Webb Returns with New Single 'Reasons'|url=https://www.epicrecords.com/mimi-webb-returns-with-new-single-reasons/|access-date=23 April 2021|website=Epic Records|language=en-US|archive-date=5 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205084328/https://www.epicrecords.com/mimi-webb-returns-with-new-single-reasons/|url-status=dead}}
In November 2021, Webb performed at Hits Live in Liverpool, alongside other artists such as The Script, Mabel, Becky Hill, Joel Corry, Tom Grennan, Ella Henderson and Ed Sheeran.{{cite web|url=https://planetradio.co.uk/hits-radio/entertainment/music/hits-live-line-up-2021/|title=Hits Live 2021: Who performed at the shows?|publisher=Planet Radio|first=Natalie|last=Rees|date=31 January 2022|accessdate=18 November 2022}}
During March to April 2022, Webb embarked on her first North American tour, opening for Canadian singer Tate McRae.{{Cite tweet |user=mimiwebb |number=1501267600700968966 |title=IM SO EXCITED FOR TOURRR!!! America I'm cominggggg 💘💘}}{{cite web|url=https://ftpunks.com/tate-mcrae-brings-north-american-tour-to-washington-dc-on-march-27/|title=Tate McRae Brings North American Tour To Washington, D.C. On March 27|publisher=For the Punks|first=Ricki|last=Wood|date=30 March 2022|accessdate=2 December 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://nysmusic.com/2022/04/03/tate-mcrae-sells-out-two-nights-at-irving-plaza/|title=Tate McRae Sells Out Two Nights At Irving Plaza|publisher=NYS Music|first=Ambika|last=Verna|date=3 April 2022|accessdate=2 December 2022}}
In June 2022, Webb performed at the Platinum Party at the Palace to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.{{Cite news |date=2022-05-18 |title=Platinum Jubilee concert: Diana Ross and Queen to perform for the Queen |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-61491629 |access-date=2022-05-19}}
In September 2022, Webb toured Australia and New Zealand for the first time, performing in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Auckland{{cite web|url=https://beat.com.au/sam-fischer-is-joining-mimi-webb-on-her-tour-of-australia/|title=Sam Fischer is joining Mimi Webb on her tour of Australia|publisher=Beat|date=17 June 2022|accessdate=20 September 2022}} before embarking on a second North America tour for the year which spanned fourteen dates across three weeks, beginning in Vancouver, Canada on 23 September and concluding in Washington DC on 13 October.{{cite web|url=https://raydarmagazine.com/mimi-webb-shares-her-new-song-goodbye/|title=Mimi Webb Shares Her New Song "Goodbye"|publisher=Raydar Magazine|first=Malcolm|last=Trapp|date=26 May 2022|accessdate=29 November 2022}} While on tour, she intended to release the single "Ghost of You" on 16 September, but delayed it by three weeks due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.{{cite tweet|user=mimiwebb|date=14 September 2022|number=1569985562119139328|title=In light of the loss of the queen, I have decided to postpone the release of my single Ghost Of You until October 7th 💞 There will be so much more to share with you all soon and promise it will be worth the wait. Love you all! your mims x|accessdate=11 February 2023}} On 12 October, Webb announced that her debut album is titled Amelia and would be released on 3 March 2023.
In November 2022, she opened the BBC Children in Need show.{{cite news|last1=Harrison|first1=Ellie|last2=Murray|first2=Tom|title=Children in Need: 4 biggest talking points from the live show as new Doctor Who companion announced on air|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/children-in-need-bbc-alex-scott-pudsey-latest-b2228069.html|work=The Independent|date=18 November 2022}}
In January 2023, Webb received a nomination for "Best New Talent" ahead of the 2023 Brit Awards.{{cite web|url=https://news.sky.com/story/amp/brit-awards-2023-the-full-list-of-nominations-with-harry-styles-and-wet-leg-leading-the-pack-12785137|title=Brit Awards 2023: The full list of nominations - with Harry Styles and Wet Leg leading the pack|publisher=Sky News|first=Bethany|last=Minelle|date=12 January 2023|accessdate=13 January 2023}} The following day, she released the single "Red Flags".{{cite web|url=https://www.womeninpop.com/news-home/mimi-webb-releases-new-single-red-flags-ahead-of-debut-album-amelia|title=Mimi Webb releases new single 'Red Flags' ahead of debut album 'Amelia'|publisher=Women in Pop|date=13 January 2023|accessdate=13 January 2023}}
Webb embarked on the Amelia Tour from March to June 2023, beginning in Madrid, Spain and concluding in Cork, Ireland.{{Cite instagram |user=noangelsofficial|postid=Ce1G_ljs42y|title=Celebration – Tour dates|date=19 June 2022}}{{Cite web|first=Jonas |last=Kiß|title=No Angels gehen 2022 mit Undercover auf "Celebration"-Tour|language=de|url=https://www.mimiwebb.com/|access-date=19 June 2022|date=3 August 2021|website=MusikWoche}}
On 12 April 2024 Webb released a new single titled "Mistake".{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/mimiiiwebb/p/C5goEMLsqiy/?locale=zh_tw |access-date=2024-04-11 |website=www.instagram.com}}
Discography
= Studio albums =
= Extended plays =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of extended plays, with selected details, chart positions and certifications ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:11em;"|Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;"|EP details ! scope="col" colspan="4"|Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:13em;"| Certifications |
| scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| UK ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| IRE ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| NOR ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| SWI |
|---|
| scope="row" |Seven Shades of Heartbreak
|
| 9 || 18 || 27 || 94 | |
= Singles =
= Promotional singles =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ List of promotional singles, with selected chart positions, year released and album name ! rowspan="2"| Title ! rowspan="2"| Year ! colspan="2"| Peak chart positions ! rowspan="2"| Album |
| scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| UK DL. ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| IRE |
|---|
| scope="row"| "Roles Reversed"
| 2023 | 96 || 88 | Amelia |
= Other charted songs =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions, year released and album name ! rowspan="2"| Title ! rowspan="2"| Year ! colspan="3"| Peak chart positions ! rowspan="2"| Album |
| scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| UK ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| IRE ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| NZ |
|---|
| scope="row"| "Halfway"
| 2021 | 54 || 55 || 29 | Seven Shades of Heartbreak |
Notes
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Category:21st-century English women singers
Category:21st-century English singers
Category:English women pop singers