Julia Michaels, born Julia Carin Cavazos in Davenport, Iowa in 1993, is a singer-songwriter known for her work in R&B-inflected pop music. Growing up in Santa Clarita, California, Michaels began her music career by collaborating with professional songwriters and composing songs for various artists before transitioning to her own solo career. She gained recognition for her debut solo single "Issues" in 2017, which achieved multi-platinum status in several countries.
Michaels continued to release music, including her debut EP Nervous System and subsequent series of EPs titled Inner Monologue. She received Grammy nominations for Best New Artist and Song of the Year for her work, including collaborations with artists like Clean Bandit and JP Saxe. In 2021, Michaels released her debut full-length album, Not in Chronological Order, featuring production from various industry talents and showcasing her versatile musical style.
