Emei (musician)
American musician (born 1999)
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Emily Li (born October 3, 1999), professionally known as Emei, is an American alternative pop musician based in Los Angeles, California.
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October 3, 1999
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Emei in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Emily Li[1] October 3, 1999 |
| Genres | Indie pop, pop rock, alternative pop |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Label | Amuse |
| Website | beacons |
Early life
Li was born on October 3, 1999, in New Jersey to Chinese immigrant parents.[2] She grew up listening to Amy Winehouse, Ella Fitzgerald, the Jackson 5, Sara Bareilles, and Taylor Swift,[3] and has been singing since she was 9 years old.[2]
As a teenager, Li competed on Dancing with the Stars in China.[4]
Music career
When Li was 15, she took a year off from school to compete on Chinese Idol and placed third.[1] She attended Yale University, where she was a member of its a cappella group Mixed Company.[5]
In 2022, Li's single “Late to the Party” went viral, gaining 5.5 million streams on music platforms and 9.5 million views on TikTok and Instagram Reels.[2] Her 2024 single with Whethan, “SUNNYD”, was also a smash hit. It was adopted by SunnyD, the orange juice company, as its song of the year.
In January 2023, she performed at the halftime of a Los Angeles Clippers game against the San Antonio Spurs.[1] In November 2023, Li teamed up with production duo NOTD on "Hold On Me".
Li's stage name is "a cross between her Chinese name, An Mei, and her English nickname, Emmy."[5]
In November 2024, Li released her third EP, RABBITHOLE.[6] She described it as “going through this journey of going down into panic and anxiety and then coming out of it.”
Personal life
In 2022, Li graduated from Yale University with a degree in cognitive science.[5]
In 2024, Li lost her grandmother, who was a big part of her childhood. The song "ginger tea" is dedicated to her.[citation needed]
Discography
Albums / Extended plays
Singles
| Title | Year | Album / EP | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| "9 LIVES" | 2024 | RABBITHOLE [10] | [citation needed] |
| "SUNNYD" | Non-album singles | [citation needed] | |
| "ALL THESE KIDS" | RABBITHOLE [10] | [citation needed] | |
| “RABBITHOLE” | [citation needed] | ||
| "Love Me Not" | Non-album singles | [11] | |
| "Don't Know About The World" | 2023 | Scatterbrain[8] | [citation needed] |
| "Cynical" | [12] | ||
| "Irresponsible" | [13] | ||
| "Scatterbrain" | [14] | ||
| "Backtrack" | 2022 | Non-album singles | [15] |
| "End of an Era" | End of an Era[7] | [16] | |
| "Regrets" | [17] | ||
| "Trust Issues" | [18] | ||
| "That Girl" | [19] | ||
| "Better People To Leave on Read" | Non-album singles | [20] | |
| "Late to the Party" | End of an Era[7] | [21] | |
| "Distracted" | 2021 | Non-album singles | [22] |
| Title | Year | Album / EP | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Hold On Me (feat. Emei)"
(NOTD, Emei) |
2023 | Non-album singles | [citation needed] |
| "Re-Ignition"
(VALORANT, ARB4, Jazz Alonso, Emei) |
Non-album singles | [citation needed] | |
| "Stereo"
(Jax Jones, Emei) |
2025 | Non-album singles | [23] |
Notable Tracks
| Title | Year | Album / EP | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| "SUGARCOAT" | 2024 | RABBITHOLE [10] | [citation needed] |
| "THE PART" | [citation needed] | ||
| "Agree to Disagree" | Scatterbrain (Deluxe)[9] | [citation needed] | |
| "You Are Bad" | [citation needed] | ||
| "Human Being - Demo" | [citation needed] | ||
| "711" | 2023 | Scatterbrain[8] | [citation needed] |
| "Dear Emily" | [citation needed] | ||
| "Picky" | [citation needed] | ||
| "Ferris Bueller" | 2022 | End of an Era[7] | [citation needed] |