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MØ

MØ grew up in Odense, Denmark, and went from the country's punk and indie scene to global pop without sanding down her rough edges. Songs like "Lean On" and "Final Song" made her a huge presence in mid-2010s pop, but her records have always carried a folk-tinged, slightly unruly streak underneath the big choruses. That mix of polish and scratchiness is what keeps her work recognisable.

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No Mythologies to Follow (2014). Her debut album is where the whole sound is laid out: punchy electro-pop with a raw, almost DIY edge. It has "Pilgrim," "Walk This Way," and "Don't Wanna Dance."

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Biography

Karen Marie Aagaard Ørsted Andersen (Danish pronunciation: [ˈkɑːɑn mɑˈʁiˀə ˈɔːˀkɒˀ ˈɶɐ̯steð ˈɑnɐsn̩]; born 13 August 1988), known professionally as MØ (pronounced [ˈmøˀ] ) is a Danish singer and songwriter. She signed a recording contract with Sony Music in 2012 and released her debut extended play (EP), Bikini Daze (2013), and her debut studio album, No Mythologies to Follow (2014).

In 2014, MØ collaborated with Australian rapper Iggy Azalea on the single "Beg for It", which peaked at number 27 on the US Billboard Hot 100, earning MØ her first entry on the chart. The following year, she co-wrote and provided vocals for the Major Lazer and DJ Snake collaboration "Lean On", which became an international success, charting at number one in multiple countries, number two in the United Kingdom, and number four in the United States. In 2016, MØ was featured on Snakehips's single "Don't Leave", and another Major Lazer single "Cold Water" with Canadian singer Justin Bieber; the latter debuted at number one on the UK singles chart and number two on the Hot 100.

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