Arlo Parks

About

Arlo Parks is an English singer and songwriter whose real name is Anaïs Oluwatoyin Estelle Marinho. Born on August 9, 2000, she released her debut studio album, Collapsed in Sunbeams, in 2021. The album was met with critical acclaim and achieved significant chart success, peaking at number three on the UK Albums Chart. The release earned Parks several prestigious award nominations, including Album of the Year, Best New Artist, and Best British Female Solo Artist at the 2021 Brit Awards. Most notably, Collapsed in Sunbeams won the 2021 Mercury Prize for Best Album, cementing her position as an important voice in contemporary music.