Axel Mansoor
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| Born | June 29, 1992 Bethesda, Maryland, United States |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Website | axelmansoor |
Axel Ibrahim Mansoor (born June 29, 1992), known professionally as Axel Mansoor, is an Emmy-nominated American singer and songwriter. He is best known for his single "Wasted My Love".
Biography
Axel Mansoor was born in Bethesda, MD to Mauritian-born parents. Growing up, he moved around the world for his father's job, living in places like Zimbabwe, Shanghai, Belgium, and Mauritius before landing in California.[1] A graduate of the University of Southern California, Axel began his recorded music career with Daniel Weidlein, who engineered and produced his early recordings.[2]
In February 2017 Axel released his debut single "Wasted My Love", which reached #5 on Spotify’s US Viral 50 chart, received radio play from Jason Kramer of KCRW[3] and garnered praise from several influential music blogs including Ones To Watch[4] (Live Nation's music publication), Line Of Best Fit[5], Earmilk[6], and others. More music followed including the single “Talk To Me”, which was accompanied by an innovative vertical music video that premiered on BuzzFeed's Snapchat Discover channel[7] and received a co-sign from Kaskade.
Axel has also released a number of collaborations with DJ/Producers, including releases on Proximity[8] and ALT:Vision/Republic Records[9].
In April 2018 he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in the category of Best Original Song in a Drama for his work on ABC's General Hospital[10] and in June he released his debut EP "Somerset"[11] which consists of self-produced stripped-down acoustic songs.
Axel has shared the stage with performers such as Frenship[12], Chela, Yoke Lore, and Josh Radnor, and is also a regular performer at Sofar Sounds events around the country.
References
- ↑ "Song premiere: "White Lies" Axel Mansoor". C-Heads Magazine. May 31, 2018.
- ↑ "Daniel Weidlein Discography".
- ↑ Burns, Brent (May 31, 2018). "Axel Mansoor: White Lies". Kick Kick Snare.
- ↑ Damoui, Yasmin (February 27, 2017). "EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Axel Mansoor Makes A Compelling Debut With "Wasted My Love"". Ones To Watch.
- ↑ Kent, Matthew (February 27, 2018). "Axel Mansoor debuts with genre-spanning "Wasted My Love"". Line Of Best Fit.
- ↑ Luisa, Paige (March 1, 2018). "Axel Mansoor debuts his tune "Wasted My Love"". Earmilk.
- ↑ "Axel Mansoor Talk To Me Lyrics". Genius. December 8, 2017.
- ↑ Galito, Aly (January 29, 2018). "Snugs – Flooded (Ft. Axel Mansoor)". EDM Tunes.
- ↑ Farley, Jordan (March 17, 2018). "BLU J Tap Axel Mansoor For Dreamy New Single "Trails"". Run The Trap.
- ↑ "THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES ANNOUNCES NOMINATIONS FOR THE 45th ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY® AWARDS" (PDF). The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. March 21, 2018.
- ↑ Low, Lex. "Q&A with Axel Mansoor". HumanHuman.
- ↑ "FRENSHIP with Yoke Lore and Axel Mansoor". Ticketfly.
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