Mabel: Biography

Mabel is a Swedish-British singer and songwriter known for her contemporary pop and R&B music. She achieved international success with songs including Don’t Call Me Up, Mad Love and Let Them Know.

Early Life

Mabel Alabama-Pearl McVey was born on 19 February 1996 in Málaga, Spain. She grew up in Sweden and later moved to London.

She comes from a highly musical family. Her mother is Swedish singer Neneh Cherry and her father is British musician and producer Cameron McVey.

Beginning Her Music Career

Mabel began releasing music professionally in 2015. Her debut single, Know Me Better, introduced her as a promising young artist combining pop and R&B influences.

Her breakthrough came with the 2017 single Finders Keepers, featuring rapper Kojo Funds.

International Success

Mabel’s 2019 single Don’t Call Me Up became her first UK number-one single and one of the biggest-selling songs of the year in Britain.

The song helped establish her as a major pop artist and led to her debut album, High Expectations.

Music Career

High Expectations was released in 2019 and included songs such as Mad Love and Don’t Call Me Up.

Mabel has continued releasing music throughout the 2020s, incorporating dance-pop, R&B and contemporary electronic influences.

Awards

Mabel has received numerous award nominations and won the BRIT Award for British Female Solo Artist in 2020.

Later Career

Mabel has continued performing internationally and collaborating with other artists. Her music career has established her as one of the prominent British pop and R&B performers of her generation.