Skye Newman (born 9 November 2003) is an English singer-songwriter from South East London.
Her debut single, "Hairdresser", entered the UK Singles Chart upon its release in March 2025, peaking at number 15 in April. Her second single, "Family Matters" became her first UK top 10 hit, reaching number five in June 2025. Her debut EP SE9 Part 1 was released in October 2025.
Artistry Hailing from south-east London, specifically SE9, Newman has cited her aunt Moona, a jazz and blues singer, as a formative influence on her music, singing Cup Song at her funeral.
She attended BRIT Kids, a BRIT School Saturday School for kids and teenagers, but failed her auditions for BRIT School.
She has named Amy Winehouse, Adele, Bob Marley, and Eminem among her musical inspirations.
Discography Extended plays + List of extended plays, with selected details and chart positions Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications UK UK R&B IRE SE9 Part 1 Released: 24 October 2025 Label: Columbia Format: Digital download, streaming 11 1 60 BPI: Silver SE9 Part 2 Released: 29 May 2026 Label: Columbia Format: Digital download, streaming — — — "—" denotes recording did not chart in that territory.
Singles + List of singles as a lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album UK UK R&B Peak chart positions for singles in Estonian Airplay: "FU & UF": IRE JPNOver. Peak chart positions for singles in Lithuanian Airplay: "Family Matters": "FU & UF": "Hairdresser" 2025 15 3 — — 76 — — BPI: Gold SE9 Part 1 "Family Matters" 5 1 — — 26 — 45 BPI: Platinum "Out Out" 50 10 — — — — — "FU & UF" 16 2 74 — 52 — 50 BPI: Silver "Lonely Girl" 100 26 — 84 — 14 — "Smoke Rings" 2026 — — — — — — — SE9 Part 1 "Walk" 48 7 — — — — — SE9 Part 2 "Woman I Am" — — — — — — — "—" denotes recording did not chart in that territory.
Other charted songs + List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Album UK UK R&B "My Addiction" 2025 50 17 SE9 Part 1
Awards and nominations Year Organisation Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result 2025 Notion New Music Awards Best R&B Herself 2026 BBC Radio 1 Sound of 2026 Brit AwardsBest Breakthrough ArtistSong of the Year"Family Matters"MOBO AwardsBest NewcomerHerself
Tours Headlining The Woman I Am Tour (2026) The Survival Tour (2026)
Supporting Lewis Capaldi – UK and Ireland Tour (2025) Harry Styles – Together, Together (2026)
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