VV Brown

VV Brown, born Vanessa Brown, grew up in rural England with a mix of musical influences that included Nina Simone and Lauryn Hill. She started releasing music in 2007 with her debut album 'Travelling Like the Light,' which blended folk, soul, and electronica. Her second album 'Samson & Delilah' came out in 2009 and featured the single 'Shark In The Water,' which reached number six on the UK Singles Chart.

That song, along with others like 'Game Over' and 'Substitute for Love,' helped define her sound during that period. She's been known for writing about relationships and personal themes, though she's also faced some criticism for being outspoken in her work.