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Billie EilishEilish at the BornBillie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell December 18, 2001 , , USNationalityAmericanOccupationYears active2015–presentHome townLos Angeles, CaliforniaParent(s)Relatives (brother)Awards Musical careerGenresInstrumentsVocalsLabelsAssociated actsFinneas O'ConnellWebsiteBillie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell ( ; born December 18, 2001) is an American singer and songwriter. She first gained media attention in 2015 when she uploaded the song "" to , and it was subsequently released by subsidiary Darkroom. The song was written and produced by her brother , with whom she collaborates on music and live shows. Her debut EP, (2017), reached the top 15 in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.

Eilish's debut studio album, (2019), debuted atop the and became the best-performing album of 2019 in the US. It also reached number one in the UK. The album contains six top 40 singles: "", "", "", "", "", and "", the last of which became her first number-one single in the US. In 2020, she released the latest theme song with "", which became her first number one in the UK.

include five , two , two , three , and one . She is the youngest person and second person ever to win the four main Grammy categories – , , and – in the same year. In 2019, placed her on their inaugural "Time 100 Next" list.

Contents Early life With her mother in AtlantaO'Connell was born in , California, on December 18, 2001. She is the daughter of teacher, actress, and screenwriter , and construction worker Patrick O'Connell, who worked part-time as an actor, appearing in films like . Both her parents are amateur musicians. She is of Irish and Scottish descent. The singer's middle name was originally meant to be her first name, while Pirate (proposed by her brother Finneas, four years her senior) was to be her middle name. She was conceived via . She was raised in Los Angeles' neighborhood.

She was and her mother taught her and Finneas the basics of songwriting. Billie and Finneas had worked together on some music, while he had been writing and producing his own songs and performing with his band. Billie said Finneas and her mother inspired her to get into music. Their parents encouraged the siblings to express themselves and explore whatever they wanted, including art, dancing and acting. O'Connell wrote her first "real" song at age 11 for her mother's songwriting class. The song is about the zombie apocalypse, inspired by the television series from which she took script lines and episode titles that she added to the song as part of the assignment. O'Connell had gone on some acting auditions, which she disliked; however, she enjoyed recording background dialogue for and worked on the films , , and the . She performed at talent shows and joined the at age eight.

O'Connell grew up listening to , , and .

Career 2015–2017: Don't Smile at Me Eilish performing in August 2017In October 2015, Eilish recorded the song "", written and produced by Finneas originally for his band, after her dance teacher asked them to record a song for a dance routine. They released the song on , as they had already done with a couple of songs they wrote. The record and Eilish received praise and promotion from various media outlets and marketers, including radio stations and music supervisors such as , , , , , , and . Finneas' manager had reached out to him after he made "Ocean Eyes" to discuss Eilish's potential. In a deal arranged by Finneas, signed Eilish to company Platoon, which helps package artists before they get a major label deal. Eilish then got a publicist, who connected her to the fashion company , and a stylist, both of whom helped shape her image.

A music video for "Ocean Eyes" was released in March 2016. By August 2016, Eilish had signed to the record label and artist management company The Darkroom, an imprint of . Justin Lubliner, who signed Eilish to The Darkroom, developed her rollout as an artist, taking inspiration from the model of hip hop artists such as and , not relying on one big single and focusing on creating a "persona and distinct aesthetic". A video of Eilish performing a dance to "Ocean Eyes" was released in November 2016, and the song was re-released worldwide through Darkroom and Interscope. That year, Eilish also released the single "", which premiered on Apple Music's Beats 1 radio show. "Ocean Eyes" was certified platinum by the in September 2018 and peaked at number 84 on the in May 2019.

On January 14, 2017, Eilish released an with four remixes of "Ocean Eyes". Following the success of the "Ocean Eyes" remixes, Eilish released the single "" on February 24, 2017, with a video released in March 2017. That month, Eilish released the track "" as part of the soundtrack to the Netflix series . In March, Apple Music also showcased Eilish at the music festival. In June 2017, Eilish released the single "" with a follow-up single, "" released in July 2017, along with the announcement of her debut extended play, . Each Friday in July, another single to the EP was added. These singles included "" and "", both of which were certified gold by the RIAA. Don't Smile at Me was released in August 2017. The EP transformed Eilish "from pastel pop star to dark pop artist."

Eilish's team worked with , which promoted her on its most popular playlist, "Today's Top Hits". described Eilish's sound as fitting into the "streambait" genre consisting of largely "mid-tempo, melancholy pop" influenced by , whose "singing style, bleakness, and the hip-hop influenced production" shaped the aesthetic. Eilish's commercial success expanded with her Spotify promotion. In September 2017, Apple Music named Eilish their artist, which followed with a short documentary, a live session EP and an interview with on Apple Music's radio station . That month, the live EP titled was released. In December 2017, Eilish released her collaboration with American rapper titled "", for a remix of "Watch" included on the expanded edition of the EP.

2018–present: When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? Main article: In February 2018, Eilish embarked on the Where's My Mind Tour, which concluded in April 2018. For 2018, Eilish released a 7" vinyl featuring an acoustic version of her song "Party Favor" and an acoustic cover of 's "". Eilish collaborated with American singer for the single "", which was released in April 2018 and added to the soundtrack for the second season of 13 Reasons Why. "Lovely" was in the US. She also released the singles "Bitches Broken Hearts" and "", and the latter was featured on the soundtrack to the video game . In July 2018, Eilish performed at the . In October 2018, Eilish released the single "", and signed a talent contract with for fashion and beauty endorsements. She was placed on the 2018 list in November of that year, and released the single "", written for a holiday-themed commercial.

Eilish performing at 2019In early January 2019, Eilish's EP Don't Smile at Me reached 1 billion streams on Spotify, making her the youngest artist to top 1 billion streams on a project. That month, Eilish released "" as the third single from her upcoming debut album , along with "When I Was Older", a single inspired by the 2018 film , which appeared on the compilation album Music Inspired by the Film Roma. "Bury a Friend" peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. In February, Eilish partnered with for a documentary mini-series titled "A Snippet Into Billie's Mind". Her fourth single from the album, "", was released on March 4, 2019, and debuted and peaked at number 31 in the US and was certified platinum by the RIAA.

When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? was released on March 29, 2019. Spotify launched a "multi-level campaign behind the album", creating a multi-media playlist and "new product features" that Spotify stated "allow for vertical video content, custom assets, and editorial storylines all with the goal of creating more meaningful and engaging context for [Eilish's] fans." In Los Angeles, Spotify set up a "pop-up enhanced album experience", which included different artwork and a "multi-sensory" experience of each track for fans. The album debuted at number one on the as well as on the , making Eilish the first artist born in the 2000s to have a number one album in the United States, and the youngest female ever to have a number one album in the United Kingdom. Upon the album's debut, Eilish broke the record for most simultaneously charting Hot 100 songs by a female artist, with 14, after every song from the album, excluding "Goodbye", charted on the Hot 100. The fifth single from the album, "", was released in conjunction with the album. A remix of the song featuring was released in July 2019. In August, Bad Guy peaked at number one in the US, ending 's record-breaking at number one with "". She is the first artist born in the 2000s and the youngest artist since (with "") to have a number-one single.

Eilish began her at in April 2019, with the tour concluding on November 17, 2019 in . In August 2019, Eilish partnered with Apple Music for Music Lab: Remix Billie Eilish, part of ' Music Lab sessions during which fans deconstruct her song "You Should See Me In A Crown" and learn how to create their own remix on Apple devices and . On September 27, 2019, Eilish announced her via her page. The tour is set to begin in on March 9, 2020 and conclude in on July 27, 2020.

On November 7, 2019, 's announced the label would be releasing an acoustic live album of Eilish's performance from the record label's Blue Room, exclusively sold on vinyl at Third Man retail locations in , , and , . On November 13, 2019, she released her next single, "". On November 20, 2019, Eilish was nominated for six including and for "" as well as and . At the age of 17, she became the youngest artist to be nominated in all four General Field categories. In the same month, Eilish was crowned 2019 . On January 14, 2020, Eilish was announced as performer of the for the 25th installment in the , , written and produced with her brother. With this announcement, Eilish became the youngest artist to write and perform a James Bond theme song. The song was released as a single February 13, 2020. Shortly after, it became the second Bond theme song to top the British official charts and the first Bond theme performed by a female artist to do so. It was also Eilish's first number one single in the UK. At the , she became the youngest person and first woman to win the four main Grammy categories – , , and – in the same year.

During the , Eilish and O'Connell performed for both ’s Living Room Concert for America, and 's concert series, singing a cover of Bobby Hebb's for the latter. Both virtual concerts were an effort to raise awareness and funds towards fighting the disease.

Artistry Musical style, songwriting, and music videos Avery Stone of described Eilish's vocals as "ethereal", and Maura Johnston of characterized them as "whispery". Doreen St. Félix of opined that she has a "husky, slurring voice that she can thin out to reedy". Music critic wrote that while Eilish is musically and commercially pop, her brand also "reminds us how amorphous [pop] has become", describing her soprano as "too diminutive for vocal calisthenics", adding that her "playful version of teen- angst" and "-saturated debut album" captivated a diverse audience. Her music incorporates , , , , , , , and .

Eilish and her brother, Finneas, collaborate on songwriting. Eilish called Finneas her partner in making music. He writes for her albums, produces her music and also performs with her on live shows. Eilish and Finneas "like to completely make up things and become characters" and "have songs that are really fictional". Eilish said a number of the songs also derive from her and Finneas' experiences. They try to write "really interesting and conversational" lyrics: "We try to say stuff that doesn't have to be that deep [...] but you say something way deeper in a certain way that makes sense, but you haven't really thought about." Finneas has stated when he writes songs for his sister, he aims to "write [songs] that I think she'll relate to and enjoy singing and empathise with the lyrics and make her own". When he writes with Eilish, he tries "to help her tell whatever story she's trying to tell, bounce ideas off of her, listen to her ideas", and use a language that fits her voice telling the story.

Eilish has wanted to direct her own music videos since she was 14 but was initially not given the opportunity, due to lack of experience. In 2019, she directed the video for her song "".

Influences Eilish has said that stumbling upon "" by singer on YouTube inspired her to pursue music. is Eilish's favorite genre and biggest inspiration. She has cited , and as major musical and style influences for her and other influences include , , , and . She has been compared in the media to Lavigne, and Del Rey, the last of whom she says she does not want to be compared to, stating, "That woman [Lana] has made her brand so perfect for her whole career and she shouldn't have to hear that." She has also named as an inspiration for her style choices, after she called fashion her "defense mechanism" during an acceptance speech. In 2019, Eilish said that 's album inspired her to continue making music.

Public image Billie Eilish in June 2019Much of the media attention surrounding Eilish has revolved around her style, which consists primarily of baggy, ill-fitting clothing. In 2017, Eilish stated that she likes dressing out of her comfort zone to feel like she grabs the attention of everyone around her. She tries to be "really different from a lot of people" and dresses opposite to what others wear. Aiming to "look memorable", Eilish said that she "proved to people that [she's] more important than they think" and likes being "kind of intimidating, so people will listen up." In 2019, she stated: "Over time it's kind of become a thing, 'Billie Eilish, the creepy, weird, scary girl.' And I don't like that. It's lame. I just don't want to stay one thing." That year, Eilish appeared in a advert, wherein she mentioned that she dresses in baggy clothes to prevent people from body-shaming her.

According to in 2019, Eilish had "staked her claim as the reigning queen of electropop" with her debut album and "been variously called out for being precocious and the poster child for late-adolescent angst. But in truth, she’s nothing of the sort."

Products and endorsements In April 2019, Eilish released clothing in collaboration with , inspired by her music video for "You Should See Me in a Crown", also directed and animated by Murakami, as well as a limited edition vinyl figure of herself from the video. Eilish also collaborated with the same month for a series of advertisements as well as a social media art contest, where users would submit artwork with the hashtag "#BILLIExADOBE".

Eilish appeared in the debut of 's "I Speak My Truth In #MyCalvins" ad campaign in May 2019, as well as the 's "Seize the Awkward" campaign, a series of targeting mental health awareness. She fronted 's fall 2019 advertising campaign in July 2019, and later that month, collaborated with -based clothing brand Freak City for a clothing line. Also in July 2019, she performed at a dinner hosted by on to celebrate the brand's pop-up .

In August 2019, Billie Eilish partnered with to allow customers to experiment with her song "" in Music Lab sessions in its stores. Eilish's collaboration with the clothing company Siberia Hills was met with controversy after it was revealed that the company had used plagiarized designs of of the character from , drawn by artist Makoto Kurokawa, for Eilish's clothing line. The brand later clarified that Eilish herself had no knowledge of the plagiarism.

Personal life As of early 2020, Eilish lives with her parents in , northeast Los Angeles.

Eilish has stated that she has , , and has experienced . She was raised and regularly advocates on social media.

Discography Main article: Tours Headlining Opening act Filmography TitleYearRoleNotesRef.2020HerselfDocumentaryAwards and nominations Main article: Eilish is the recipient of numerous awards including five , two , two , three , two , one , and one .

She is the youngest person and second person ever to win the four main Grammy categories – , , and – in the same year. In 2019, placed her on their inaugural "Time 100 Next" list.

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Since the time when first came into the music scene a few years ago, fans have not been able to get enough inner music. At just 18 years old, Eilish has already accomplished more in her career than other artists do in a lifetime.

Her music and style is uniquely different, but that is what makes . Many people in this world feel like they are different or “weird.” But when they see this young girl who is famous for dancing to the beat of her own drum, they realize that being different is not a bad thing.

While Eilish has always liked music and any type of performing arts, she never really set out to become a famous singer. In fact, her music career happened by accident.

Billie Eilish’s parents supported her creativity Billie Eilish at the Grammys [https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Billie-Eilish-1.jpg]Billie Eilish | Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicEilish was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She grew up in a house where art and creativity were heavily encouraged. Her mother, Maggie Baird, is a singer, songwriter, and actress. She even co-wrote and starred in the movie, Life Inside Out.She also voiced one of the characters in a popular video game entitledMass Effect 2.

Eilish’s dad, Patrick O’Connell is also in the entertainment industry. He is an actor and during his career, he has snagged roles in popular movies and TV shows likeIron ManandThe West Wing.He and Eilish’s older brother, Finneas O’Connell, also appeared in Baird’s movie,Life Inside Out.

Early on, Eilish’s parents made the decision to homeschool her and her brother. They felt that by allowing their children to study from home, their kids would be able to focus more on the arts and other areas of study that they were more interested in.

They felt that by homeschooling their kids, both Eilish and her brother would be able to develop their own skills individually and focus more on their career goals.

And considering that both Eilish and her brother have successful careers at such a young age, their parents made the right decision.

How Billie Eilish ‘accidentally’ became famous Eilish loved to perform since a very young age. When she was 8 years old, she was singing in a local choir and was enrolled in a dance class. Her older brother, was also very creative and is currently a Grammy-winning songwriter, musician, and music producer

When Eilish was just thirteen years old, her dance teacher had asked her to write a song for a choreographed dance. With the help of her brother, Eilish recorded an original song called “Ocean Eyes”that she uploaded to the popular music-streaming site, SoundCloud.

Eilish had only intended for her dance teacher to hear the song, but was pleasantly surprised when she woke up the next morning and realized that her song had instantly gone viral.

Not long after that, her career really started to take off. She immediately became an internet sensation and before she knew it, she was signing record deals and touring around the world. To this day, she and her brother work together on almost all of her music and he still helps to write most of her songs.

What’s next for Billie Eilish?

Eilish continues to be one of the most inspirational and impressive singer-songwriters of our time. She is still making music and almost every single that she records goes straight to the top of the Billboard charts.

Eilish has had a bright career so far and she has an even brighter future ahead. Throughout all of her accomplishments, the young singer is still able to stay humble and thankful.

In a Eilish said: “People ask me what I want to have accomplished in 10 years. What I say is, I don’t want to have taken all of this for granted.”

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[//www.bizographics.com/collect/?pid=4708&fmt=gif]Quantcast [//pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-73816c7sp-TNg.gif][http://b.scorecardresearch.com/p?c1=2&c2=15258470&cv=2.0&cj=1] Billie Eilish tackles body-shaming and releases powerful short ... Billie Eilish has released yet another dark, eerie video with the release of her new music video for “When the Party’s Over.”

The opening clip features Eilish dressed in white in an all white room with a black liquid sitting across from her as she stares back at it. As the song progresses, she drinks the black liquid, causing her to cry black tears that pour down her face and shirt.

Watch the slightly disturbing video below.



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