| Petite Meller | |
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| Petite in 2011 | |
| Background | |
| Born |
14 July 1994 Paris, France |
| Occupation |
Singer
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Label | Island |
| Website | www.petitemeller.com |
Syvan Meller (born 14 July 1994), known professionally as Petite Meller, is a French singer, songwriter and model based in Los Angeles. Her debut album, Lil Empire, was released on September 9, 2016.
Early life[]
Meller was born in Paris, France, and relocated to Tel Aviv, Israel when she was 11. Growing up, she split her time between Israel and Paris, where she would stay with her grandmother. During a family vacation, Meller suffered severe sunburn on her face and body. As a result of this, Meller wears red blush on her cheeks as a symbolic reminder of the past trauma she faced. She cites psycho-analysts Freud and Lacan as the inspiration behind this decision.
Career[]
Prior to her solo career, Meller was a member of the Israeli electroclash band Terry Poison as a vocalist. In 2011 she departed from the band and moved to Brooklyn, New York to seek out her own sound. Speaking of her departure from Terry Poison, Meller said that the decision to leave left her "liberated" and filled with "feminine power." During her time with Terry Poison, the band released a self-titled debut album, with Meller assisting with writing and composing as well as performing vocals throughout the album.
In 2015, Meller was signed her first record deal with Island Records UK and Island Records US, That year she was also signed by the CEO of Warner/Chappell Music US Jon Platt on a publishing deal. Her 2015 single "Baby Love" peaked at #30 on the UK Singles Chart. Her debut album, Lil Empire, was released on September 9, 2016. Meller was nominated for the MTV Europe Music Award for The Best Push Artist of 2017.
Awards[]
| Award | Result |
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| Best Female Artist | Nominated |
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