Madison Beer
Biography
Madison Elle Beer, born on March 5, 1999, in Jericho, New York, is an American singer and songwriter. Her father, Robert Beer, is a real estate developer, and her mother, Tracie, is an interior designer who later focused on managing Madison's career. She has a younger brother named Ryder. At the age of four, she won a modeling competition and appeared on the cover of Child magazine. Beer's journey into the music industry began in early 2012 when she started posting cover songs on YouTube. Her career gained significant momentum after Justin Bieber tweeted a link to her cover of Etta James's "At Last," which led to her trending on Twitter and gaining widespread media attention. This endorsement resulted in her signing with Island Records.
Career Beginnings and Breakthrough
In 2013, Beer released her debut single, "Melodies," which featured a guest appearance by Justin Bieber in the music video. She also recorded the theme song "We Are Monster High" for the Monster High franchise. Her debut extended play (EP), "As She Pleases," was released in 2018. The EP included the successful singles "Dead" and "Home with You," both of which were certified Gold by the RIAA. The song "Home with You" also achieved a milestone by reaching number 21 on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart, making her the only female solo artist on the chart at the time without a major record label.
Studio Albums and Mainstream Success
Madison signed with Epic Records in 2019 and released her debut studio album, "Life Support," on February 26, 2021. The album, which she co-wrote and co-produced, explores themes of mental health, heartbreak, and resilience. It featured singles like "Good in Goodbye," "Selfish," "Baby," and "Boyshit." "Selfish" became particularly popular, earning a Platinum certification from the RIAA. The album debuted at number 65 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Her second studio album, "Silence Between Songs," was released on September 15, 2023. This album earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Immersive Audio Album. The album showcases a more mature sound with influences of pop and psychedelic rock. In 2024, she released the single "Make You Mine," which earned her a second Grammy nomination, this time for Best Dance Pop Recording.
Other Ventures and Personal Life
Beyond her solo music, Beer has voiced the character Evelynn in the virtual K-pop group K/DA for the game "League of Legends," contributing to the popular tracks "Pop/Stars" and "More." In April 2023, she published her memoir, "The Half of It," which offers an honest look at her life and experiences.
Beer has been open about her personal life, including her struggles with mental health and her identity as bisexual. She has been in relationships with Jack Gilinsky, Zack Bia, and is reportedly dating Nick Austin since 2020.