Background
Born in Anstey, Leicestershire, Molly grew up in Rothley and attended Our Lady"s Convent School in Loughborough.
Born in Anstey, Leicestershire, Molly grew up in Rothley and attended Our Lady"s Convent School in Loughborough.
She began starring in stage productions from the age of eight. 2005-2010: Stunt
In 2009, Smitten-Downes teamed with Swedish producer and singer/songwriter Basshunter, for the collaboration "I Will Learn To Love Again", which is featured on his second United Kingdom album Bass Generation. 2011-2013: beginnings
An acoustic European Parliament Fly Away with Maine was released on 18 December 2011.
European Parliament track "Shadows" was sampled by grime artist Marger and has been released on iTunes through 360 Records (21 August 2011).
"Beneath The Lights", her collaboration with Swedish producer Anders Hansson, was released in April 2013 with Anders" project Dream Beats. "Never Forget", her collaboration with producer Darren Styles, was written and recorded in 2012.
2014: Eurovision Song Contest
After being supported and later put forward by British Broadcasting Corporation Introducing, Molly was approached by Guy Freeman, the executive producer and head of delegation of Eurovision for the British Broadcasting Corporation and asked if she would like to compose an entry for that year"s contest. After initially saying "I’m so flattered, but it’s not for me’ on the grounds that it was not "suitable" to her creatively, eventually Smitten-Downes was convinced by the prospect of being able to perform a self-penned work on a global stage.
On 3 March 2014, the British Broadcasting Corporation announced that Molly would be representing the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 with the song "Children of the Universe".
Molly wrote "Children of the Universe" herself and has described her ambition to write music that "breaks down political barriers". Prior to the contest, Molly signed a record deal with Warner Music United Kingdom on 1 April 2014. On 4 April, Molly announced that she would release her song "Children of the Universe" on 28 April 2014.
lieutenant was made available for digital download on iTunes from 15 April.
The song was recorded in Stockholm, Sweden with a 28-piece orchestra and produced by Anders Hansson. The official video for the entry was released on YouTube on 23 April 2014.
Molly concluded the show performing last and the song was voted 17th (out of 26 entries) gaining 40 points. 2014-2015: After Eurovision
On 5 June it was revealed that Molly would perform at the Glastonbury Festival on 27 June 2014.
In 2015 she teamed up with German DJ and producer Zwette to make "Rush" which was released by Spinnin" Records and remixed by Sam Feldt.
In September 2015, Molly performed "Rush" with Sam Feldt at V Festival in Chelmsford. Kanye West"s producer Hudson Mohawke sampled a remix of "Beneath the Lights" for "Shadows" from his album Lantern.