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Emily Middlemas (born 26 September 1998), known professionally as Ili (stylised in all lowercase), is a Scottish singer-songwriter. In 2014, she auditioned for the eleventh series of The X Factor but did not progress to the live shows. She returned two years later for the thirteenth series, where she finished in fourth place. She competed in both under her birth name, Emily Middlemas, but in 2019, she began using her stage name and independently released her debut extended play, Changes.

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Why This Artist

ili's releases show consistent growth in engagement — top 8% for trajectory. A singer-songwriter act in the sonic world of Paolo Nutini and Ella Henderson.

Sounds Like

Paolo Nutini · Ella Henderson · Lewis Capaldi · Dermot Kennedy · Maggie Rogers

Discography