Grimes

Date of Birth: March 17, 1988

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

Grimes, born Claire Elise Boucher, is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer known for her eclectic music style that incorporates elements of pop, electronic, and experimental music. Born on March 17, 1988, in Vancouver, British Columbia, she began her music career in the late 2000s, gaining prominence with her third studio album, “Visions,” released in 2012. The album was critically acclaimed and won the Electronic Album of the Year at the Juno Awards. Grimes is known for her distinctive voice, innovative production techniques, and her ability to blend various genres seamlessly. Throughout her career, Grimes has released several albums, including “Art Angels” (2015) and “Miss Anthropocene” (2020), both of which received widespread acclaim. Apart from her musical endeavors, she has also been involved in visual art and has a unique, futuristic aesthetic that pervades her work. Grimes has been a significant figure in contemporary music, influencing many with her avant-garde approach and boundary-pushing creativity.

5 Interesting Facts about Grimes

1. Grimes attended McGill University in Montreal, where she studied neuroscience and Russian before dropping out to focus on her music career.

2. She chose the name “Grimes” because MySpace allowed her to list three musical genres, and one of them was grime music, which she didn’t know at the time.

3. In 2018, Grimes began a high-profile relationship with tech billionaire Elon Musk, with whom she has a child named X Æ A-12.

4. She created the cover art for her album “Visions” herself, showcasing her talent in visual arts.

5. Grimes has cited a wide range of musical influences, from Mariah Carey and Beyoncé to Nine Inch Nails and Aphex Twin.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Grimes

1. “I think a lot of people are afraid to experiment with their voices because they don’t want to sound bad. But you have to be willing to sound bad sometimes to get to the good stuff.”

2. “I don’t want to have to compromise my morals in order to make a living.”

3. “My goal is to make music that makes people feel something, no matter what that is.”

4. “I’m not trying to be a pop star. I’m trying to be like an art star.”

5. “It’s important to be weird. The world needs more weird people.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Grimes’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $10 million.

Children

Grimes has one child with Elon Musk, named X Æ A-12, born on May 4, 2020. The name was later changed to X AE A-Xii to comply with California naming laws.