Mo Jamil

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Mo Adeniran
Born
Mo Jamil Adeniran

(1995-09-25) 25 September 1995 (age 30)
Warrington, Cheshire, England
GenresR&B, soul
OccupationSinger
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2017–present
LabelsPolydor (2017–2018)

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Early life

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Before auditioning for The Voice UK, Jamil was a hotel worker.[2][3] He is from Warrington and is of Yoruba descent.[4][5]

Career

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2017: The Voice UK

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Adeniran auditioned for The Voice UK, and joined Jennifer Hudson's team,[6] after receiving a turn from each coach. He won his battle round against Diamond, and later went through to the live shows. He was automatically safe in the first two live shows, and was announced as the winner in the grand final on 2 April 2017.[7]

Performances

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Performed Song Original artist Result
Blind Audition "Iron Sky" Paolo Nutini All judges turned, joined team Jennifer
Battle Rounds "A Change Is Gonna Come" (against Diamond) Sam Cooke Won Advanced to the live Knockouts
Live Knockouts "Freedom" Beyoncé featuring Kendrick Lamar Saved by Public (2nd)
Quarter-final "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" Bob Dylan Fast pass
Semi-final "Human" Rag'n'Bone Man Saved by Public (1st)
Live final "Don't You Worry Child" Swedish House Mafia featuring John Martin Saved by Public (1st)
"Beneath Your Beautiful" (with Jennifer Hudson) Labrinth featuring Emeli Sandé
"Iron Sky" Paolo Nutini Saved by Public (1st)
"Unsteady" X Ambassadors Winner

2018–present: Evolve

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On 30 March 2018 Jamil released his debut studio album, Evolve.[8] The album peaked at 36 on the UK Albums Chart.[1] Following this, Jamil was dropped from Polydor Records.[9][10]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Details Peak chart positions
UK
[1]
Evolve
  • Released: 30 March 2018
  • Label: Polydor
  • Formats: Digital download
 36

Extended plays

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Title Details
Globetrotter
  • Released: 13 April 2017
  • Label: Polydor
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
UK
[1]
"Unsteady" 2017 78 Evolve
"That Feeling" 2018 —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References

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