Classy British singer Emeli Sande is probably one of the best artists you’ve never heard of.
I had heard this song previously, but I think I probably thought the song was by Rihanna or someone else. She definitely reminds me of her, at any rate.
Emeli is actually her middle name. Her first name is Adele, but she decided to go with her middle name after Adele started to get big, figuring that Adele had effectively owned that name against any other artist using it.
Born in Sunderland to a Zambian father and an English mother, she grew up in Scotland. She always had an interest and talent in music, writing her first song when she was eleven. No fool, however, she knew that a career in music was far from a guarantee, so she went to university and obtained a degree in neuroscience (pretty impressive ‘fall back’, if you ask me).
This song, ‘My Kind of Love’, was her second single in the U.S. market, reaching a peak position of 35 on the on the Top 40 Billboard charts. The song, however, is a little more up-beat than most of her music.
In fact, if you want to just play a good set of her music and let it play in the background while you do other things, I’ll post her concert at Royal Albert Hall below. It’s definitely worth a listen, and once you hear the opening song, you’ll be hooked like I was.
Emeli Sande has slowly been working her way into our collective conscience, but still isn’t well known in the U.S. (Photo from emelisande.com)
Nope never heard of her or her music, but she definitely has a cool and unique sound. Thanks for the intro.
I haven’t heard of her either. I like her though. I used to listen to music all the time. Now it seems the older I get the less I listen to it.
I think I actually have heard a few of her songs. I watched the video. She has a wonderful voice!
I haven’t heard of her, either. She has an incredible voice, though, I hope to hear more from her soon!
I had never heard of her before, but I’m always looking for new artists to follow. She has a beautiful voice!
Wow, what a great voice and I’m excited to learn about her. I love music and have it going all the time here in Georgia. I don’t have a preference to the genre and I’ll be sure to check out more songs from Emili Sande.
I’ve never heard of her, but her sound is intriguing. She has a beautiful voice.
She is really talented and I’m sure it won’t take long before she is as well known as Adele. I love starting out with an unknown artist and watching them climb to the top.
Oh wow! Never heard of her before but she sounds lovely. Thanks so much for sharing.
i have not, but i am glad i have now 🙂 thanks!
I’ve been totally missing out on this musician. She’s very talented. I hope to hear more from her in the future.
I remember when her song Next to Me was big last year. I really enjoy her voice – we’ve got a lot of great singers coming out of Britain lately!
This is my first time hearing her sing but I like her already. The first video you uploaded isn’t available.
I’ve heard of her a few times. I really like her style.
Thank you for this. I’m always looking for new music.
Her voice does sound familiar. Maybe I’ve heard a song of her playing in the background somewhere. She has a unique style that will help her go far.
This is the first I’ve heard of her, but I do really like her sound! She seems like a really interesting person too.Thanks for sharing her music!
She has a beautiful voice. I think I have heard her before but I did not know her name.
Emeli Sande has a beautiful voice. I am looking forward to hearing more music from her.
Never heard of her or her songs before but I am sure she has a beautiful singing voice.
I’ll have to listen to her music, too bad she couldn’t use her first name, but I like her middle name.
This is my first time to hear her music, and I love it.
I can’t say that I have ever heard of her. However, a lot of the more talented singers and songwriters go unsung (no pun intended) because they work so hard behind the scenes.
I also have not heard of her until now. She is very talented!
Heard her a few times over the radio! Would never have thought that was her!
I never heard of her . I am in the US. I will have to keep my ears open and see if I hear her songs on the radio. She has a very nice voice.
The tone of her voice is AMAZING! I’m hooked!!
BTW I looked up a few other songs by her NEXT TO ME was used as a BATTLE song this year on The Voice!
Emeli Sande is an amazing singer! Her music is quite popular here in Ireland.
I rarely listen to today’s music unless it’s indie, but I remember coming across a video of hers on YouTube awhile back. I found her singing to be refreshingly unique.
I love Emeli and loved her single “Next to Me”. I have been waiting to hear what she comes out with next. I love her new song too!
I will have to check out more of her stuff. Awesome
Wow I’ve never heard of her before! She sounds fabulous though, very unique!
I’m hearing about her and listening to her music for the first time. She sounds amazing. 🙂
I have never heard of her. But her voice is really good I enjoyed the sound of this video. It is always nice to discover new things and sounds. Thanks for sharing!
I haven’t heard of her either but i don’t listen to very much secular music.
No, I hadn’t heard of her, but she has a very lovely voice! Thank you for sharing her videos!
love her music!!!! i’m a huge music person. will have to download her album. I usually just listen on pandora or youtube.
I had never heard of her prior to this so thank you for the introduction! I will be on the lookout in the future for more music by her.
I’ve heard a lot of her stuff before, it wasn’t until recently that the name finally clicked. Great selection of music.
Her look and music is beautiful – thank you for bringing her to my attention – because I didn’t know about her! 🙂
I haven’t heard of her or her music either. Maybe I should check her out. Thanks!
No, I’ve never heard of it before… but it is beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
She is so talented! I’m totally going to listen to her all night now!
I have heard of her before but can’t remember where! It’s neat she used her middle name instead of her first name! Smart too, since Adele is so popular!
I first heard about her while I was living in Italy…they always get the best artists there first, lol! She is amazing!
Thanks for introducing me to her. I’m so out of the loop with music right now that she’s totally new to me. Definitely a good listen.
What a beautiful girl with a unique voice. I cant really say I have heard the song though. It’s good, but not really my type of music.
I have not heard of Emeli until today. She has a powerful voice though, such great talent.
Oh I definitely know who Emeli Sande is! Her voice is unforgettable. I didn’t know anything about her personal life, though. She seems like a very private person.
I have never heard of her so I’m so glad you decided to share her talent on your blog. Her voice sounds amazing, I hope she gets her big break so the masses can know about her.
I haven’t heard about her and the music, lol.. but I just played it now and it was beautiful.
She’s got a great voice and style, not my usual thrash metal, that’s for sure. Thanks for giving her some exposure.
I love how ‘Emeli’ is spelled, it looks so pretty. I clicked on the YouTube video to see if I’ve heard this song before, and it isn’t available to me. I was able to listen to the second one a bit, and she has a strong, pretty voice.
Wow! What a lovely voice! I’ve never heard of her until today I’m glad that’s changed!
AWESOME! I always love to know about new musicians! And even better when they are intelligent and not just some fame-starved human. In fact, did you know John Legend is also EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT? He graduated ahead of his time as valedictorian of his class! I know this only because my fiancee and him were friends in school and their families still stay in touch. Brains and talent is always best!
This is the first time that I’ve heard of her. But man, what a voice. Wish I could sing like that too.
Omg never heard of this artist before but wow!!! So very talented. I always wished I had singing talent. Too beautiful
I love the introduction to new artists. Thank you for sharing this one!
I actually havent ever heard her before. This was my first time. Her voice is beautiful! You’re right, she does sound like Rihanna.
I started hearing of her last year. I hope she really starts to take off. She’s so talented.
Love her! She has an amazing voice! Can’t wait to see more of her in the future.
Thanks for introducing to me to another musician. I am going to check out more of her music.
I have actually never heard of Emeli Sande before but I totally dig her music! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
No one has heard of her til now, 2015!!? Crazy, I fell in love with her music years ago, I’m reminiscing about old times listening to these youtube videos. She’s what got me singing! Loved her sound and lyrics. So Fab artist, and I’m sure my friend back then said she also works in the industry not only as a singer but wrote lots of songs for other artists? That’s how I got here anyway, trying to look that up…. she appeared on a spanish tv chat show back in 2012 – you all have to hear this live performance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYFy4k1XMUQ