Clairo, also known as Claire Cottrill, is an American singer-songwriter known for her lo-fi single “pretty girl”
She was born on August 18, 1998 in Atlanta, Georgia, and grew up in Carlisle, Massachusetts. Clairo began sharing her music online at the age of 13 and rose to fame in the music industry.
She signed a record deal and released her debut EP “Diary 001” and followed it up with the critically acclaimed debut studio album “immunity” in 2019.
Clairo’s unique blend of bedroom pop, lo-fi, electro-pop and indie rock has won over fans around the world and continues to make waves in the music industry.
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- Birth name: Claire Elizabeth Cottrill, also known as Clairo, DJ Baby Benz
- Date of Birth: August 18, 1998
- Age: 25
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Occupation: Singer-songwriter
Early life and education
Clairo was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and grew up in Carlisle, Mass. She is the daughter of marketing executive Geoff Cottrill and photographer/designer Allie Cottrill.
Claire began recording cover songs at the age of 13 and gained early recognition by releasing her music on platforms such as Bandcamp and SoundCloud.
She attends Concord-Carlisle High School and continues to develop her musical skills while sharing her work online.
Claire’s love for music ultimately led her to drop out of Syracuse University’s Bandier Recording and Entertainment Industries program after a year to pursue a career in music full time.
personal life
Clairo has always been open about her personal life and relationships. Early in her career she was in a relationship with Jake Passmore of the London band SCORS.
Clairo also opened up about her health, revealing that she was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis at age 17.
In May 2018, she publicly came out as bisexual via a tweet to show support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Profession
In 2017, Clairo’s lo-fi single “pretty girl”, which has received millions of views on YouTube.
This breakthrough attracted the interest of major record companies, and she signed with The Fader Records. In 2018, Clairo released her debut EP,Diary 001” The song received positive reviews and showcased her talents beyond hits.
She began touring and opened for artists such as Dua Lipa, gaining a loyal following. Clairo’s debut album,immunity》 was released in 2019 and received positive reviews.
The album included singles such as “Bag” and”Sofia”, which also charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
net worth
Various media outlets estimate Clairo’s net worth to be more than $3 million.
social media
- Instagram: @clairo
- Twitter: @clairo
