Remi Wolf
Remi Francis Wolf[1] (born February 2, 1996) is an American singer and recording artist from California.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8] Whilst a senior at Palo Alto High School, she appeared as a contestant on American Idol in 2014.[9][10] After completing her studies at USC Thornton School of Music in 2018,[3][11] she made her solo debut with the self-released extended play, You're A Dog, in October 2019.[12][13] Wolf subsequently released her second EP and major-label debut, I'm Allergic To Dogs, under Island Records and Virgin EMI Records in June 2020.[14][15][16][17]
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Birth name | Remi Francis Wolf |
Born | Palo Alto, California, U.S. | February 2, 1996
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Years active | 2019-present |
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Website | remiwolf |
Early life
Wolf was born in Palo Alto, California,[17] on February 2, 1996.[18][19] Approximately around the age of eight she became interested in competitive skiing, and had once represented the US in alpine skiing at the Youth Olympic Games for two consecutive years.[20] At age 17, she moved to Los Angeles where she attended the USC Thornton School of Music, graduating in 2018.[5][21] Wolf appeared as a contestant during the audition rounds on the thirteenth season of American Idol in 2014,[9] but without any formal dismissal, mysteriously didn't re-appear later on in the show.[10]
Career
In November 2020, Apple released a commercial for the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 mini featuring the Polo & Pan remix of her song "Hello Hello Hello".
Artistry
Musically, Wolf performs in what she describes as "funky soul pop" in terms of genre.[3][5][22]
Personal life
Wolf is bisexual,[12] and has been based in Los Angeles, California since circa 2013.[2]
Discography
Extended plays
- You're a Dog! (2019)
- I'm Allergic to Dogs! (2020)
As lead artist
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album(s) | |
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US Alt. Air. [23] |
US Alt. Dig. [24] | |||
"Guy"[25] | 2019 | — | — | You're a Dog! |
"Sauce"[26] | — | — | ||
"Shawty"[27] | — | — | ||
"Rufufus"[28] | — | — | ||
"Bad Behaviour"[29] | — | — | Non-album single | |
"Woo!"[30] | 2020 | — | — | I'm Allergic to Dogs! |
"Photo ID"[31] | — | — | ||
"Disco Man"[32] | — | — | ||
"Monte Carlo"[33] | — | — | TBA | |
"Hello Hello Hello"[34] | 39 | 12 | I'm Allergic to Dogs! |
As featured artist
Title | Year | Album(s) |
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"Cheesin'" (Cautious Clay featuring Still Woozy, Melanie Faye, Claud, Remi Wolf, HXNS and Sophie Meiers)[35] |
2020 | Non-album single |
Songwriting credits
Year | Artist(s) | Album | Song | Co-written with |
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2018 | Wallows | Spring - EP | "These Days"[36] | Braeden Lemasters, Dylan Minnette, Cole Preston, Julian McClanahan |
2020 | George Alice, Nasaya | TBA | "Stuck In A Bubble"[36] | George Alice, Théo Hoarau |
References
- "BMI Repertoire: WOLF REMI FRANCIS". Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on August 17, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- Roberts, Randall (June 22, 2020). "All hail Remi Wolf's exuberant, neon-colored disco soul". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 2165-1736. Archived from the original on August 17, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- Dunn, Frankie (April 9, 2020). "10 things you need to know about LA's Remi Wolf, who makes ADHD love songs". i-D. ISSN 0894-5373. Archived from the original on August 17, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- Ginsberg, Gab (June 15, 2020). "One To Watch: Remi Wolf on How Island Supports Her 'Drastic, Crazy' Ideas". Billboard. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- Crag, Michael (July 4, 2020). "One to watch: Remi Wolf". The Guardian. ISSN 1756-3224. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- Muir, Jamie (August 17, 2020). "Remi Wolf: "This is the vibe, fuck with it or don't!"". Dork. OCLC 1065354071. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- Smyth, David (June 5, 2020). "Virtually famous: Remi Wolf". Evening Standard. ISSN 2041-4404. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- "Get To Know... Remi Wolf". DIY. April 8, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- Nee, Mischa (February 18, 2014). "Senior Remi Wolf auditions for American Idol". The Campanile. OCLC 32865862. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- Parker, Lyndsey (February 20, 2014). "'American Idol' Season 13 Contestants Who Inexplicably Disappeared". Rolling Stone. ISSN 0035-791X. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- "Remi Wolf featured in LA Times". USC Thornton School of Music. June 30, 2020. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
- Paul, Ninoshkka (October 2, 2019). "Remi Wolf Writes Songs About Queer Casual Sex and Messy Love". Paper. ISSN 1073-9122. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- Ahmed, Narzra (July 6, 2020). "Next Wave #971: Remi Wolf". Clash. ISSN 1743-0801. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- Mandel, Leah (July 6, 2020). "Remi Wolf: I'm Allergic to Dogs! - EP". Pitchfork. ISSN 2574-2183. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- Krol, Charlotte (June 22, 2020). "Remi Wolf – 'I'm Allergic To Dogs!' EP: a flamboyant collage of feel-good pop music". NME. ISSN 0028-6362. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- McHale, Maggie (July 13, 2020). "Review: Remi Wolf Is Whimsically Heartwarming in 'I'm Allergic to Dogs!' EP". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- Long, Jen (June 24, 2020). "On The Rise: Remi Wolf". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- "Remi Wolf on Instagram: "Happy Birthday myself"". Instagram. February 2, 2020. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
- Wolf, Remi. "WOLF Remi - Athlete Information". International Ski Federation. Archived from the original on September 2, 2020. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- Newstead, Al (August 20, 2020). "Meet Remi Wolf, the former Olympic skier who now makes colourful funk pop". triple j. ISSN 2203-0905. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- "Remi Wolf releases two new singles to warm reviews". USC Thornton School of Music. 7 May 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- Rudolph, Willa (July 10, 2020). "Rainbows and Funk with Remi Wolf". Office Magazine. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- "Alternative Airplay Chart: Week of December 12, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
- "Alternative Digital Songs Sales Chart: Week of December 12, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
- "Guy - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- "Sauce - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- "Shawty - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- "Rufufus - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- "Bad Behaviour - Single by Austin Millz & Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- "Woo! - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- "Photo ID - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- "Disco Man - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- "Monte Carlo - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- "Hello Hello Hello - Single by Remi Wolf". Spotify. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
- Smith, Emily (April 22, 2020). "Cautious Clay, Still Woozy, Melanie Faye, and More Link on "Cheesin'," a Song in Support of MuisCares". Ones to Watch. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- "Credits for Remi Wolf". Tidal. Retrieved August 17, 2020.