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MØ (born Karen Marie Ørsted on 13 August 1988) is a Danish singer, songwriter and record producer. Born in Odense and raised in Aarhus, she found success as a member of the electropop duo MØ & Diplo with American DJ and producer Diplo. Their single “Lean On” topped charts in several countries, including Denmark, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, France, Germany and Spain.

Ørsted began her musical career as a member of the punk rock band Morose, which she formed with her friend Frederikke Hoffmeier in 2000. The band released two extended plays before disbanding in 2006. She made her solo debut in 2013 with the single “Maiden”, followed by the release of her debut EP, Bikini Daze (2013). Her debut studio album, No Mythologies to Follow, was released in 2014 to critical acclaim. The album peaked at number two on the Danish Albums Chart and spawned the singles “Pilgrim”, “Don’t Wanna Dance” and “Walk This Way”.

In 2015, Ørsted collaborated with Major Lazer and DJ Snake on the single “Lean On”, which peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped charts in several other countries, including Denmark, the United Kingdom, Australia and France. The song won Record of the Year at the 2016 Grammy Awards. In 2016, she was featured on the single “Cold Water” by Major Lazer, which also peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. In March 2017, she released her second studio album, Forever Neverland. The album peaked at number one in Denmark and spawned the singles “Nostalgia”, “Sun in Our Eyes” and “Blur”.

Early Life

MØ was born Karen Marie Ørsted on 13 August 1988, in Odense, Denmark. She is the daughter of Erik Ørsted, a librarian, and Vibeke Ørsted, an art teacher. She has an older sister named Frederikke. Ørsted was raised in Aarhus. She attended high school at Langkaer Gymnasium.

Ørsted began playing guitar when she was nine years old and started writing songs when she was fourteen. She was influenced by punk rock bands such as Rancid and Green Day. In 2000, she formed the punk rock band Morose with her friend Frederikke Hoffmeier. The band released two extended plays before disbanding in 2006.

Career

2013–present: Solo career

Ørsted made her solo debut in 2013 with the single “Maiden”. The song was included on her debut EP, Bikini Daze (2013). Her debut studio album, No Mythologies to Follow, was released in 2014 to critical acclaim. The album peaked at number two on the Danish Albums Chart and spawned the singles “Pilgrim”, “Don’t Wanna Dance” and “Walk This Way”.

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In 2015, Ørsted collaborated with Major Lazer and DJ Snake on the single “Lean On”, which peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped charts in several other countries, including Denmark, the United Kingdom, Australia and France. The song won Record of the Year at the 2016 Grammy Awards. In 2016, she was featured on the single “Cold Water” by Major Lazer, which also peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. In March 2017, she released her second studio album, Forever Neverland. The album peaked at number one in Denmark and spawned the singles “Nostalgia”, “Sun in Our Eyes” and “Blur”.

MØ has also collaborated with a number of other artists, including Iggy Azalea, Charli XCX, Cashmere Cat and SOPHIE. In 2019, she was featured on the single “Beautiful” by Mark Ronson.

Relationships

MØ has been in a relationship with English musician Justin Parker since 2012. They have two sons together: Leo (born 2016) and Kit (born 2018).

Physical Characteristics

MØ is 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m) tall and has blue eyes and blonde hair.

General Info

Place Of BirthMogadishu, Somalia
NationalityDanish

Family

SiblingsWahib Farah, Ifrah Farah, Ahmed Farah, Hassan Farah, Mahad Farah, Nimo Farah, Omar Farah

Social profile links

Pictures

Movies

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation2004TV SeriesLeo Plummer
The Division2004TV SeriesCapone
The Shield2004TV SeriesDerwin
The Guardian2004TV SeriesKevin Brown
Woman Thou Art Loosed2004Scootie (as Mo)
Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood2003VideoShirtless Homey (as Mo)
I'm with Her2003TV SeriesNeighbor #1
Fastlane2003TV SeriesP-Nut
The District2003TV SeriesFlick
Thirteen2003Rapper #2 (as Mõ)
Becker2003TV SeriesGuy
Boston Public2002TV SeriesKenny Hamilton
NYPD Blue2002TV SeriesLarry Williams
The Blue Diner2001Vangó (as Mo)
Aftermath2016completed
Pitch2016TV SeriesBlip Sanders
Empire2015-2016TV SeriesJ Poppa
Destined2016Tay / Dontay
Hustle vs. Heartache2016Pharoah
All the Way2016TV MovieStokely Carmichael
Vital Signs2016TV Series
Murder in the First2015TV SeriesAnthony 'Suger' Cascade
Battle Creek2015TV SeriesDarnell
November Rule2015Steve
Sons of Anarchy2012-2014TV SeriesTyler Yost Tyler
Survivor's Remorse2014TV SeriesMarcus Pierce
Wild2014/IJimmy Carter
Ray Donovan2013-2014TV SeriesDeonte Frasier
The Butler2013/IEldridge Huggins
Kings and Beggars2013ShortSimon
Acting Like Adults2012Mike (as Mo)
CSI: NY2012TV SeriesWillis Frazier
Prodigy Bully2012TV MovieDonnie
The Truth About Angels2011Christopher Atwell (as Mo)
CarJack2011ShortCharlie
The Defenders2010TV SeriesRapper
Detroit 1-8-72010TV SeriesPooch
Southland2010TV SeriesSisqo
Everyday Black Man2010Yousef (as Mo)
Detention2010/IJason Gretch (as Mo)
Just Another Day2009/IVRobo (as Mo)
Dough Boys2009Black (as Mo)
Operating Instructions2009TV MovieJames 'J-40' Manners (as Mo)
The Fall2008/IIShortDavid (as Mo)
The Deadliest Lesson2008TV MovieJason Gretch (as Mo)
Chocolate News2008TV SeriesMo
The Onion Movie2008Second Bank Gunman (as Mõ)
Gridiron Gang2006Leon Hayes (as Mo)
Dirty2005Tiptoes (as Maurice Rae)
Cold Case2003-2005TV SeriesTheodore 'Cartier' Clausen / Burke Kelvin
ER2005TV SeriesKevin Hightower

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Team Spirit2016Short producer
The Other Side2015/IXShort producer
Heaven's Hard Pitches2014Short producer
#AmeriCan2014Short producer
Kings and Beggars2013Short producer
E-Day2011Short producer - as Mo
The Fall2008/IIShort producer - as Mo

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Team Spirit2016Short
The Other Side2015/IXShort
Heaven's Hard Pitches2014Short
Kings and Beggars2013Short

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Kings and Beggars2013Short

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Empire2015TV Series performer - 1 episode

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
#1 Serial Killer2013special thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Hollywood Today Live2016TV SeriesHimself
A Hip Hop Hustle: The Making of 'Just Another Day'2010Video documentary shortHimself (as Mo)
Starz Special: Gridiron Gang2006TV MovieHimself (as Mo)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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