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By: Jasmine Israel

“Only have a couple minutes and we’re going back to real life.” 

Olivia Dean, a rising musical sensation, recently released her second album, The Art of Loving. Dean is known for her romantic ballads, gorgeous stage looks, and heartfelt tunes. Her song, “Man I Need”, has gone viral across social media, massing over 200,000,000 streams globally.  She has become the first British female to have three UK top 10 singles since Adele.

Olivia Dean grew up in north-east London, surrounded by art and music, which both her parents loved. Singing had been her passion from a very young age. Olivia met her band when she attended The Brit School, yet this was just the beginning of her career as an artist.

Her music blends several genres into her songs seamlessly, in a manner that many artists have not yet managed to do, ranging from neo-soul, to jazz, and to pop. She released her newest studio album, The Art of Loving, in September 2025, which has since become a social media phenomenon. 

Fans have been thrilled to see Dean in person since the release of this album and to be able to hear their new favourite songs live. On stage, she is known for her classy and timeless looks, such as the long, sparkly gowns she can often be seen wearing. A small orchestra backs up Olivia Dean as she performs and dances around the stage whenever she can, a contagious smile coating her face. 

Olivia’s journey as a singer has just begun, as big things are headed her way. Over the past couple of years, Olivia Dean played a sold-out European tour, gaining more than 12.5 million monthly Spotify listeners. Not only that, she will soon be opening for Sabrina Carpenter during the fall of 2025. Whatever it may be, Olivia Dean is ready to conquer what comes next for her in the music industry. 

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