American singer and songwriter (born 1993)
Musical artist
Brittany Marie Amaradio (born 1993),[ 1] known professionally as Delacey , is an American singer and songwriter.[ 2] Having co-written songs such as "New York City " for The Chainsmokers , "Ruin the Friendship " for Demi Lovato , and "Without Me " for Halsey (which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100),[ 2] [ 3] [ 4] in March 2020, she released her debut album, Black Coffee .[ 5] She released her second album The Girl Has A Dream in 2023 featuring the single "Boy With The Blues."[ 6] [ 7]
In 2024, Delacey co-wrote two songs for the animated motion picture The Wild Robot , "Kiss the Sky " and "Even When I'm Not" both performed by Maren Morris .[ 8] "Kiss the Sky" was met with critical acclaim, winning a Hollywood Music In Media Award for Best Original Song, and earning nominations for the Astra Awards , Critics' Choice Awards , and Golden Globe Awards .[ 9] [ 10] [ 11]
Early life
Amaradio was born in an Italian family[ 12] and raised in San Juan Capistrano in Orange County, California .[ 13] Picking up the piano and songwriting at seven years old, Amaradio cites her early influences as Stevie Nicks and Billie Holiday , a taste she acquired from her father's vinyl collection.[ 13] Upon graduating from Capistrano Valley High School ,[ 14] Amaradio briefly moved to Manhattan where she worked as a photographer by day and worked open mics at night.[ 15] During this time, she wrote "New York City" about her struggles in New York. Upon returning to the West Coast, she adopted the pseudonym "Delacey."[ 2]
Discography
Studio albums
Collaborative albums
Singles
As lead artist
As featured artist
Music videos
As lead artist
As featured artist
Songwriting credits
Accolades
References
^ a b c Wass, Mike (April 2, 2020). "A Shotgun Wedding: Delacey Gets Hitched In Her "Chapel" Video" . Idolator . Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021 . The 27-year-old's much-anticipated debut LP, Black Coffee, arrived last week and it showcases her wicked pen and smoky delivery to full effect – particularly on semi-scandalous songs like 'Chapel.'
^ a b c "Delacey | Biography & History" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2020-12-29 .
^ "Delacey Interview – Hit Pop Songwriter and Artist" . Songwriter Universe | Songwriting News, Articles & Song Contest . 2018-11-26. Retrieved 2020-12-29 .
^ "Universal Music Publishing Group: Delacey" . Universal Music Publishing Group (US) . Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021 .
^ "Feature: Rising Star Delacey Dives into Her Grungy, Emotional, Messy Debut Album 'Black Coffee' " . Atwood Magazine . 2020-03-27. Retrieved 2020-12-29 .
^ "Delacey Shares First Single Off Upcoming Album" . Ghettoblaster Magazine . 2021-03-26. Retrieved 2022-01-25 .
^ a b "The Girl Has a Dream by Delacey" . 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2023-07-11 .
^ Sgammato, Greg (2024-10-22). "The Wild Robot with Kris Bowers, Maren Morris, Delacey, and Jordan Johnson" . Society of Composers and Lyricists . Retrieved 2024-12-16 .
^ Buchanan, David (2024-12-12). "Oscars: 'Kiss The Sky' from 'The Wild Robot' takes flight and now leads Best Song odds" . GoldDerby . Retrieved 2024-12-16 .
^ Barnard, Matthew (2024-12-09). "NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR 82nd ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES®" . Golden Globes . Retrieved 2024-12-16 .
^ HMMAwards (2024-11-25). Delacey + Kris Bowers "Kiss The Sky" from THE WILD ROBOT . Retrieved 2024-12-16 – via YouTube.
^ "Delacey | Artist/Songwriter" . Bringin' it Backwards . 2023-08-19. Retrieved 2024-01-07 .
^ a b "Delacey Releases Debut Album" . V Magazine . 28 March 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-29 .
^ "Grad list: Capistrano Valley High School" . Orange County Register . 2009-06-13.
^ "From Open Mics to No. 1: Songwriter Delacey on Her Fraught Path to Success" . Billboard . Retrieved 2020-12-29 .
^ "Black Coffee by Delacey on Apple Music" . Apple Music (US) . Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021 .
^ a b Mamo, Heran (March 26, 2020). "Delacey Finds Someone Sweet to Dissolve the Bitter Taste in 'Black Coffee' Video: Exclusive" . Billboard . Archived from the original on March 26, 2020. Retrieved August 4, 2021 .
^ "Delacey dives into desires, darkness, and more on 'The Girl Has A Dream' " . Shore Fire Media . Retrieved 2023-07-11 .
^ "Honeymooners by Delacey & Valley Boy" . 17 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024 .
^ "Delacey Chart History: US Pop" . Billboard . Retrieved August 4, 2021 .
^ "Delacey Chart History: Adult Pop" . Billboard . Retrieved August 4, 2021 .
^ a b Wass, Mike (April 30, 2019). "New Find: Delacey Makes An Auspicious Debut With "My Man" " . Idolator . Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021 .
^ "Cruel Intentions – Single by Delacey & G-Eazy on Apple Music" . Apple Music (US) . Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021 .
^ "Delacey shares new single 'Boys with the Blues' " . Amplify Music Magazine . Retrieved November 12, 2024 .
^ "French Toast - Single by Delacey on Apple Music" . Apple Music . Retrieved November 12, 2024 .
^ "Delacey Chart History: US Dance Digital" . Billboard . Retrieved August 4, 2021 .
^ Brodsky, Madison (February 1, 2021). "Delacey's Heartbreaking Track 'Everything You Need To Know About Me Today' Will Have You Reaching For The Tissue Box" . ET Canada . Archived from the original on February 2, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021 .
^ Wass, Mike (April 23, 2020). "Delacey Drops A Dreamy Visual For "Damn" " . Idolator . Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021 .
^ "Damn by Delacey on Apple Music" . Apple Music (US) . Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021 .
^ "Delacey & Valley Boy – "Break Up Slow Dance" (Live Studio Session) – YouTube" . YouTube . May 12, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2021 .
^ "MULTI-PLATINUM SINGER DELACEY'S INTIMATE CINEMATIC VISUALS FOR "UNLOVABLE" " . A Book Of Magazine . May 27, 2020. Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021 .
^ "Delacey – "Everything You Need To Know About Me Today" (Official Video) – YouTube" . YouTube . January 29, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021 .
^ "Delacey – "Boy With The Blues" (Official Video) – YouTube" . YouTube . March 26, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021 .
^ Ju, Shirley (May 21, 2021). "FLAUNT PREMIERE | DELACEY BRINGS "DRAMA QUEEN" TO LIFE IN NEW HARPER SMITH-DIRECTED VIDEO" . Flaunt . Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021 .
^ "Markus Schulz feat. Delacey – Destiny | Official Music Video – YouTube" . YouTube . April 8, 2015. Retrieved August 5, 2021 .
^ Moye, Clarence (2024-11-25). " 'Wicked' Dominates Astra Film & Creative Arts Awards With a Record-Breaking 20 Noms" . The Contending . Retrieved 2024-12-16 .
^ Evans, Greg (2024-12-12). " 'Conclave' And 'Wicked' Lead Critics Choice Awards Film Nominations – Full List" . Deadline . Retrieved 2024-12-16 .
^ Gomez, Dessi (2024-12-09). "Golden Globes Music Nominees: Gomez vs. Grande In Supporting Actress Pool And Multiple Noms For 'Challengers,' 'Emilia Pérez' and 'The Wild Robot' " . Deadline . Retrieved 2024-12-16 .
^ "AwardsWatch - 2024 International Press Academy Satellite Awards Nominations: 'The Brutalist,' 'Shōgun' Lead" . AwardsWatch . 2024-12-16. Retrieved 2024-12-18 .
^ "Brittany Amaradio | Artist | GRAMMY.com" . grammy.com . Retrieved 2024-12-16 .
^ Grein, Paul (2024-11-21). " 'Emilia Pérez' and Hans Zimmer Are Top Winners at 2024 Hollywood Music in Media Awards" . Billboard . Retrieved 2024-12-16 .
^ Neglia, Matt (2024-12-16). "The 2024 Iowa Film Critics Association (IFCA) Winners" . Next Best Picture . Retrieved 2024-12-18 .
^ Oscar, A. Por el (2024-12-16). "2024 New Mexico Film Critics Association Awards - A por el Oscar" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-12-18 .
^ Neglia, Matt (2024-12-13). "The 2024 Las Vegas Film Critics Society (LVFCS) Winners" . Next Best Picture . Retrieved 2024-12-16 .
External links
2010s
"Everything Is Awesome " – Written by Shawn Patterson , Joshua Bartholomew , Lisa Harriton , Andy Samberg , Akiva Schaffer , and Jorma Taccone (2014)
"Dancing in the Dark " – Written by Tor Erik Hermansen , Mikkel Storleer Eriksen , Ester Dean , Maureen Anne McDonald , and Rihanna (2015)
"Can't Stop the Feeling! " – Written by Justin Timberlake , Max Martin , and Shellback (2016)
"Confident " – Written by Demi Lovato , Ilya Salmanzadeh , Savan Kotecha , and Max Martin (2017)
"Stronger Than I Ever Was" – Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin (2018)
"Beautiful Life" – Written by Bebe Rexha , David Saint Fleur, Samuel James Zammarelli, Nicholas Black, and Christopher Tempest (2019)
2020s
"Just Sing" – Written by Max Martin , Justin Timberlake , Ludwig Göransson , and Sarah Aarons (2020)
"Good Mood" – Written by Karl Johan Schuster, Savan Kotecha , Oscar Görres , and Adam Levine (2021)
"Ciao Papa" – Written by Alexandre Desplat , Roeben Katz, and Guillermo del Toro (2022)
"This Moment " - Written by Amelia Anne Webb, Amanda “Kiddo AI” Ibanez, Jacob Kasher Hindlin , Ari Staprans Leff and Dallas James Koehlke (2023)
"Better Place " – Written by Shellback , Justin Timberlake , and Amy Allen (2023)
"Kiss the Sky " – Written by Maren Morris , Ali Tamposi , Michael Pollack , Delacey , Jordan Johnson, and Stefan Johnson (2024)
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