Mileo
| Mileo | |
|---|---|
 Mileo 2016 | |
| Born |
Miles Curtis Sesselmann 16 January 1995 Sydney |
| Ethnicity |
Norway Australia India United Kingdom |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
|
Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Vocals, Piano |
| Labels | Sony Music Entertainment |
Miles Curtis Sesselmann (born 16 January 1995) known by his stage name Mileo is an Multicultural Australian singer, songwriter and recording artist of Asian and European descent.[1]
Personal life
Mileo was born in Sydney, Australia. His parents and family are from a multitude of cultures spanning across Europe and Asia.[2] He has stated that when he was younger he was different from most kids his age, having always been very ambitious.[3] Mileo began singing at a young age, and taught himself piano. He began songwriting and later producing around the age of 14 years.[2] Mileo finished high school, later studying at college and graduating before the age of 18.[3]
Career
In early 2013, Mileo signed with Sony Music Entertainment after flying overseas to meet with his manager.[4] Mileo released his debut single "Echo" on 11 February 2014, which was co-produced by a Norwegian producer Thomas Eriksen.[5] NRJ officially premiered the single "Echo" to radio late February. Since 2014, Mileo had been writing and recording material for his next single and studio album to be released with Sony Music Entertainment Late March 2016, he took to social media to announce his next single, titled Know You Better, which was released on 8 April.[6]
Artistry
Mileo has been compared to artists including Avicii, Sting, Zayn and Shakira for his ethnic-sounding pop music. His music also contains influences of Dance music, Bhangra music AND R&B. Known for his sensual singing style and use of Indian/Arabic Melisma, Mileo's debut "Echo" has prominent atmospheric vibes, critics praise his lyric and vocal content as "relatable" and "emotive" while retaining a sensual almost sexual nature without use of explicit content.[4] [7]
Discography
- Echo (2014)
- Know You Better (2016)
References
- ↑ "Interview – Mileo: 'Echo". Scandipop. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
- 1 2 "Biography – Mileo". Facebook. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
- 1 2 "Q&A – Mileo". Facebook. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
- 1 2 "Interview – Mileo: Norges svar på James Blake møter Avicii?". 730.no. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
- ↑ "Review – Pop Music has a new star in the making Mileo-Echo". andrewpresents.com. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
- ↑ "Know You Better Announcement – Mileo". Facebook. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
- ↑ "Review – Introduucing Mileo". muumuse.com. Retrieved 15 May 2014.