Charli XCX: quick facts
Sourced, updated Sep 2026- Real name
- Charlotte Emma Aitchison
- Born
- August 2, 1992 (age 34)
- Zodiac sign
- Leo
- Birthplace
- Cambridge, England
- Nationality
- British
- Genres
- Electropop, Dance-pop, Synth-pop, Hyperpop
- Labels
- Vroom Vroom Recordings (founder)
- Active since
- 2008
Essential tracks
- Boom Clap2014
- 3602024
- Von dutch2024
- Apple2024
- Guess featuring Billie Eilish2024
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Quick answers about Charli XCX
Where is Charli XCX from?
Charli XCX is from Cambridge, England. Nationality: British.
How old is Charli XCX?
Charli XCX is 34 years old, born on August 2, 1992.
What is Charli XCX's real name?
Charli XCX's real name is Charlotte Emma Aitchison.
What kind of music does Charli XCX play?
Charli XCX plays electropop, dance-pop, synth-pop and hyperpop.
Does Charli XCX have a record label?
Yes. Charli XCX founded Vroom Vroom Recordings.
What are Charli XCX's best known tracks?
Signature tracks include "Boom Clap" (2014), "360" (2024) and "Von dutch" (2024).
Is Charli XCX a DJ?
Charli XCX is mainly a singer-songwriter, but she does DJ. In February 2024 she played a PARTYGIRL DJ set for Boiler Room in Brooklyn that drew around 37,000 RSVPs.
What is Charli XCX's new album?
Her newest album is Music, Fashion, Film, released on 24 July 2026. Earlier in 2026 she released Wuthering Heights, a soundtrack album for the film of the same name.
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