Charlotte Emma Aitchison (born 2 August 1992), better known by her stage name Charli XCX, is a British singer-songwriter. She released two singles in 2008, "Emelline"/"Art Bitch" and "!Franchesckaar!". She was signed to This Is Music and IAMSOUND Records, before releasing three more singles, "Stay Away", "Nuclear Seasons", and "You're the One". She released two EPs in late 2011 while she completed her album, True Romance. Birth name Charlotte Aitchison Born 2 August 1992 (age 20) Stevenage, England, United Kingdom Genres Synthpop, indietronica, darkwave, witch house Occupations Singer-songwriter Years active 2008–present Labels Orgy Music, This Is Music, Asylum, Atlantic, IAMSOUND.