Mo Jamil

Mo Adeniran
Born (1995-09-25) 25 September 1995
Warrington, Cheshire, England
Genres R&B, soul
Occupation(s) Singer
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2017–present
Labels Polydor
Associated acts Jennifer Hudson

Mo Jamil Adeniran, professionally known as Mo Jamil, is a British singer. He rose to fame after winning the sixth series of The Voice UK, where he won a recording contract with Polydor Records.

His Debut Album Evolve charted at Number 36 on the UK Charts.

Early life

Before auditioning for The Voice UK, he was a hotel worker.[1][2] He is from Warrington and is of Yoruba descent.[3][4] He grew up in foster care, until he was taken away from his foster mother at the age of eight, when it was revealed that she had abused him.

Career

2017–present: The Voice UK and breakthrough

Adeniran auditioned for The Voice UK, and joined Jennifer Hudson's team,[5] after receiving a turn from each coach. He won his battle round against Diamond, and later went through to the live shows after succeeding in the live knockouts. He was automatically safe in the first two live shows, and was announced as the winner in the grand final on 2 April 2017.[6]

Performances

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 (1st)
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" Original song Winner

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums
Title Details Peak chart positions
UK
[7]
Evolve
  • Released: 30 March 2018
  • Label: Polydor
  • Formats: Digital download
 36

Extended plays

List of extended plays
Title Details
Globetrotter
  • Released: 13 April 2017
  • Label: Polydor
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
UK
[7]
"Unsteady" 2017 78 Evolve
"That Feeling" 2018 —

References

  1. ↑ "Viewers shocked to hear Sir Tom Jones swear during The Voice final as a fan invades the stage". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
  2. ↑ "The Voice UK's Mo Adeniran: Everything you need to know about the Team J-Hud finalist". Radiotimes.com. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
  3. ↑ Hannah Lawrence (3 April 2017). "The Voice winner Mo Adeniran says he 'wouldn't be here' without Viola Beach". Metro.co.uk. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
  4. ↑ "UPDATED: Mo Adeniran secures place in The Voice UK final #gomo". Warrington Guardian. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
  5. ↑ "Mo Adeniran wins The Voice 2017 - CBBC Newsround". Bbc.co.uk. 3 April 2017. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
  6. ↑ "Mo Adeniran crowned the winner of The Voice UK". Independent.co.uk. 2 April 2017. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
  7. 1 2 "M O | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 April 2017.



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