Emeli Sandé, a British singer-songwriter, gained recognition with her debut album "Our Version Of Events (Deluxe Edition)" in 2012, following her win of the Critics’ Choice prize at the BRIT Awards. The album, featuring hit singles like "Heaven" and "Next To Me," was a commercial success and one of the best-selling records of the 2010s. She continued her music career with releases such as "Long Live The Angels" in 2016, "Kingdom Coming" EP in 2017, and "REAL LIFE" in 2019. Emeli has sold millions of singles and albums, received multiple BRIT awards, and was honored with an MBE for Services to Music in 2018.
In 2022, Emeli Sandé released "Let's Say For Instance," her first album on an independent label, showcasing a new phase of her musical journey. She is set to release her upcoming album "How Were We To Know" in 2023, marking a continuation of her decade-long career in the music industry. Additionally, she serves as the Chancellor of the University of Sunderland, further solidifying her impact on the music and academic communities.