KnowraOlivia DeanOlivia DeanOlivia Dean is an English singer-songwriter whose soul-influenced pop includes the albums Messy and The Art of Loving.BriefConnectSoul music: A genre combining gospel-influenced singing with rhythm and blues. Its vocal phrasing and expressive tradition inform Dean’s musical identity.Messy: Olivia Dean’s 2023 debut studio album. Its candid songs introduced the personal perspective central to Dean’s work.Studio 4: A 2019 extended play by Olivia Dean. This early release established her as a recording artist.Leon Bridges: An American singer-songwriter whose music draws on soul and rhythm and blues. Dean has cited his music among influences on her approach to soul.Pop music: Popular music shaped for broad audiences, often through concise songs and memorable melodies. Dean places soul-influenced vocals within accessible contemporary pop.The Art of Loving: Olivia Dean’s second studio album, released in 2025. It develops her songwriting through songs about love and relationships.OK Love You Bye: A 2020 extended play by Olivia Dean. It continued her early run of intimate, soul-influenced songs.Lauryn Hill: An American singer, rapper, and songwriter known for solo work and the Fugees. Hill’s candid songwriting and genre-blending are part of Dean’s stated musical influences.Singer-songwriter: A musician who writes and performs songs, often conveying personal perspectives through lyrics. Dean’s albums center on songs she writes and performs herself.The Sunday Times: A British national newspaper founded in 1821. Its 2023 feature on Dean documented her rise around the release of Messy.Show all 20