Background
Born to a Thai mother and an Irish father, Harnett grew up Finchley, north London.
Born to a Thai mother and an Irish father, Harnett grew up Finchley, north London.
She attended the Arts University College Bournemouth, where she studied for a degree in acting and appeared in student productions of plays such as One Thousand and One Nights.
Harnett gained prominence as a singer in 2011 when, following an open request to his Twitter followers for suggestions and applicants, grime artist Wiley selected Harnett to feature on the single "Walk Away" from his album Chill Out Zone. In 2012, she was featured on the Disclosure track "Boiling" from their European Parliament The Face. She released her debut single, "Got Maine", in 2013 via Black Butter Records, and contributed songwriting and guest vocals to Rudimental"s debut album, Home.
She was also featured on Ryan Hemsworth"s solo album Guilt Trips, on the opening track "Small + Lost", and provided uncredited vocals for Kidnap Kid"s single "So Close".
Her debut European Parliament,, was released in August 2014 through 333 Records. lieutenant includes the single "Number Other Way", which The Guardian named track of the week.
Another track on the European Parliament, "Paradise", received the same honour from The Huffington Post. Snakehips, who are featured on "Number Other Way", featured Harnett on their single "Days with You".
By late 2014, she was recording her debut album with producer Chris Loco for release on Virgin Electric and Music Industries Records, and was shortlisted for Music Television United Kingdom"s Brand New for 2015 award.
The album is due for release in 2015 and also features contributions from James Fauntleroy, Chloe Martini, KOZ, the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society , and Two Inch Punch. Its first single, "She Ain"t Maine", was released in June 2015, followed by "Do lieutenant Anyway" in September 2015.
