Madison Beer
Madison Elle Beer[1] (born March 5, 1999)[6] is an American singer and songwriter. Beer gained substantial media coverage when Justin Bieber posted a link to one of her covers she posted on YouTube. She released her debut single, "Melodies", in 2013.
Madison Beer
In 2018, Beer released her debut EP, As She Pleases. The project was supported by the singles "Dead" and "Home with You", both of which were certified Gold by the RIAA. The following year, Beer signed with Epic Records, later releasing her debut studio album, Life Support in 2021. The album was supported by several singles, including "Selfish", which earned an RIAA Gold certification.[7][8]
Beer's second studio album, Silence Between Songs, was released in September 2023. It received a nomination for Best Immersive Audio Album at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.
Aside from her solo work, Beer has voiced the virtual character Evelynn in the League of Legends virtual band K/DA. As a member of the group she has released the internationally charting singles "Pop/Stars" (2018) and "More" (2020). She has also appeared on television series such as Todrick (2015) and RuPaul's Drag Race (2020), and in the film Louder Than Words (2013).
Early life
Madison Elle Beer was born in Jericho, New York, to a Jewish family on March 5, 1999.[1] Her father, Robert Beer, is a real estate developer, and her mother, Tracie, worked as an interior designer before putting that aside to help navigate Madison's career.[9] She has a younger brother named Ryder.[10] Beer appeared on the cover of Child magazine after winning a modeling competition at four years old.[11] When she was around six or seven years old, she was sexually abused by someone who was around her frequently.[12] Her parents divorced when she was seven.[13] She celebrated her bat mitzvah in 2012.[14][15]
Artistry and influences
Beer has stated that her inspirations in her music and songwriting are Arctic Monkeys,[82] Lana Del Rey, Daft Punk, Melanie Martinez, Lady Gaga,[83] and Ariana Grande. When questioned if she was inspired by Grande, Beer responded "I mean, you know Ariana's been one of my favorite people ever for like, so much of my career and like, even just prior to my career, so I'm sure she's definitely influenced me, a lot. ... But, I hate this narrative that's being pushed about me and her, you know, that it's kinda like this competition thing, like this is someone I idolize and someone I look up to."[63]
Studio albums
Headlining