Emeli Sandé

The Profile

Emeli Sandé (born 1987) is a Scottish singer-songwriter who rose to prominence with the 2012 album Our Version of Events. She studied medicine at the University of Glasgow and left during her fourth year to pursue music. She is known for songwriting, soulful vocals and collaborations with artists such as Naughty Boy and Alicia Keys.

Born in 1987; studied Medicine at the University of Glasgow and left in her fourth year to focus on music; collaborated with Naughty Boy and Alicia Keys; major albums include Our Version of Events (2012) and Long Live the Angels (2016).

Two DeBaser reviews cover Emeli Sandé's breakthrough album Our Version of Events and her later Long Live the Angels. Reviewers praise her songwriting maturity and collaborations (Naughty Boy, Alicia Keys). Long Live the Angels receives a more mixed appraisal.