Kara Marni
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.jpg) Marni in 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Antonia Karamarni 21 May 1998 East Finchley, London, England |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Label | Access Records |
Antonia Karamarni (born 21 May 1998), known professionally as Kara Marni, is an English singer and songwriter. After uploading various covers of songs on YouTube, she was signed to Access Records and released her debut extended-play, Love Just Ain’t Enough, in 2018. She released follow up EPs titled No Logic and State of Mine in 2019 and 2021, respectively, as well as releasing further singles and featuring on those of other artists.
Early life
[edit]Antonia Karamarni was born on 21 May 1998 in East Finchley, London.[1][2] She is of Greek Cypriot descent.[3] She has a twin sister, and a brother.[4] Marni began singing aged three and developed an interest in music from a young age. She described "the first time [she] heard Minnie Riperton's "Lovin' You" on the school run. As soon as [she] got home [she] was asking for that CD, playing it on [her] broken fuchsia pink CD player." Marni had a shed at the bottom of her garden with a piano and recording equipment in where she would practice music.[1] She went on to enroll at the BRIT School, however later dropped out because she found that "the competitiveness was quite toxic".[5][6]
Career
[edit]2017–2020: Love Just Ain't Enough and No Logic
[edit]After Marni began uploading covers of songs on YouTube, she was discovered and subsequently signed by Access Records in 2017, releasing covers including "Nothing Even Matters", "No Ordinary Love" and "Wish I Didn't Miss You".[7] She released her single "Golden" in September that year, which featured on her debut extended play, Love Just Ain't Enough, (2018).[8] That same month, she was the support act on the European leg of Rita Ora's the Girls Tour.[9] She also released a further single, "Move", as well as a cover of "My Love Is Your Love" by Whitney Houston. She also featured on a song titled "Changes" alongside Nitin Sawhney for the Netflix film Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle.[10][11] In October 2019, Marni released her second extended play, No Logic.[12] In 2020, she collaborated on the song "Young Heart" with rapper Russ.[13] Marni then went on to perform at various festivals including Glastonbury, Wireless, Reading and Leeds and the Isle of Wight Festival.[3]
2021–present: State of Mine and further singles
[edit]In April 2021, Marni released a single "Twisted Fantasy", which was described by Clash magazine as "soulful club music at its best".[14] In September 2021, Marni released her third extended play State of Mine, which featured her song "Trippin", which interpolates the hook of the song "1 Thing" by Amerie.[15][16] Marni later performed the song live on Sunday Brunch.[17][18] In November 2022, Marni supported the Sugababes on their UK & Europe Tour.[19] In 2023, she released a cover of Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love" and a further single, "I Got Problems".[20] In 2024, she released the singles "Wild, Young & Free", "Wasteman" and "Love You Left Behind".[20] In 2025, she released the single "Love Bomb", which peaked at number 19 on the UK Singles Sales Chart.[21] She also featured on the Professor Green song "On My Way" alongside Zdot.[22] In 2026, she is set to release the single "Nun Club".[20]
Artistry and influences
[edit]Marni has described her sound as "soul and R&B, with sprinklings of pop." She has described some of her influences as Aretha Franklin, Minnie Riperton, Chaka Khan, Roberta Flack, Amy Winehouse, Nina Simone, Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Nao, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Patti Labelle, H.E.R., SZA, Ray BLK and Mahalia.[23][1][24] Marni's songs have been described as "[revamping] the sounds of early 00s R&B [that] showcase her talent in writing compelling and heartfelt songs".[25]
Discography
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Details |
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| Love Just Ain't Enough |
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| No Logic |
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| State of Mine |
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Singles
[edit]As lead artist
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Sales [26] | |||
| "Nothing Even Matters" (feat. XanVolo) | 2017 | — | Non-album singles |
| "No Ordinary Love" | — | ||
| "Wish I Didn't Miss You" | — | ||
| "Golden" | — | Love Just Ain't Enough | |
| "Curve" | 2018 | — | |
| "Love Just Ain't Enough" | — | ||
| "All or Nothing" | — | ||
| "Gullible" | — | ||
| "L Word" | — | ||
| "Selfish" | — | ||
| "Move" | — | Non-album singles | |
| "My Love Is Your Love" | 93 | ||
| "Lose My Love" | 2019 | — | No Logic |
| "Opposite" | — | ||
| "Caught Up" | — | ||
| "All Night Pt. 1" | — | ||
| "No Logic" | — | ||
| "Lay Your Blame" | — | ||
| "All Night Pt. II" | — | ||
| "Young Heart" (feat. Russ) | 2020 | — | State of Mine |
| "Close" | — | ||
| "Trippin" | 2021 | — | |
| "Sick of Me" | — | ||
| "2nd Nature" | — | ||
| "Motive" | — | ||
| "Over You" (feat. Toni Ramiti) | — | ||
| "Twisted Fantasy" | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Can't Help Falling in Love" | 2023 | — | |
| "I Got Problems" | — | ||
| "Hyperfocused" | 2024 | — | |
| "Wild, Young & Free" | 30 | ||
| "Wasteman" | 17 | ||
| "Love You Left Behind" | 62 | ||
| "Love Bomb" | 2025 | 19 | |
| "Nun Club" | 2026 | — | |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||
As featured artist
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Changes" (Nitin Sawhney featuring Kara Marni) |
2018 | Non-album singles |
| "On My Way" (Professor Green featuring Zdot and Kara Marni) |
2025 |
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Staff, Wonderland (7 December 2017). "Kara Marni". Wonderland. Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
- ↑ "Kara Marni". Deezer. Archived from the original on 10 June 2026. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- 1 2 Tuton, Christos. "Kara Marni - National Federation of Cypriots". Archived from the original on 21 March 2025. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- ↑ "Kara Marni". Notion. 24 January 2019. Archived from the original on 18 June 2025. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- ↑ Bruton, Louise. "Kara Marni: Our New VBF". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 6 October 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
- ↑ "On The Radar: Kara Marni". www.musicweek.com. Archived from the original on 23 May 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- ↑ "Introducing: New music from Kara Marni". Heat. 10 February 2017. Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- ↑ Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews &; Murray, Robin (10 May 2018). "Kara Marni Shares Debut EP 'Love Just Ain't Enough'". Clash Magazine. Archived from the original on 9 August 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ "We Interview British Singer Songwriter Kara Marni On Touring With Rita Ora". fyzzymag.com. 15 November 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
- ↑ "Exclusive: Hear two wild tracks from 'Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle'". EW.com. Archived from the original on 22 January 2025. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- ↑ Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & (14 November 2018). "Next Wave #878: Kara Marni". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Archived from the original on 1 February 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ McIntyre, Cal (10 June 2020). "Catching Up With Kara Marni". Notion. Archived from the original on 17 April 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- ↑ "Rising star Kara Marni teams up with Russ on new track Young Heart: First listen preview". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 19 May 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- ↑ Murray, Robin (30 April 2021). "Kara Marni's 'Twisted Fantasy' Is Soulful Club Music At Its Best". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- ↑ "TRIPPIN' WITH KARA MARNI". A BOOK OF MAGAZINE. 26 May 2021. Archived from the original on 20 June 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- ↑ "1883 Magazine speaks with singer-songwriter Kara Marni about her new EP State of Mine". 1883. Archived from the original on 7 August 2025. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- ↑ "Sunday Brunch - Episode List". www.tvmaze.com. Archived from the original on 9 June 2026. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- ↑ "This R&B Newcomer Put A Brilliant Flip On Amerie's "1 Thing"". Nylon. 15 January 2021. Archived from the original on 11 June 2026. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- ↑ "Kara Marni - Pushes The Button On Tour". Chimeo. Archived from the original on 24 October 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Kara Marni". Archived from the original on 12 September 2025. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- ↑ "Love Bomb by Kara Marni". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- ↑ "On My Way (Feat. Zdot, Kara Marni) [ZKG Remix] - Single by Kara Marni, Professor Green & Zkg on Apple Music". Apple Music. 13 June 2025. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- ↑ "Kara Marni: your new pop obsession". community.musixmatch.com. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
- ↑ Stevens, Emma (30 May 2018). "Q&A with Kara Marni". The Arcadia Online. Archived from the original on 21 April 2026. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- ↑ "THE 5 UK R&B ARTISTS YOU NEED TO KNOW". VOCAL GIRLS. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- ↑ "Kara Marni". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 14 December 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2026.