Rising British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean is having a moment. Her sophomore album, The Art of Loving, dropped last month, and one track in particular has catapulted her into global recognition. The single “Man I Need” went viral and has since topped charts in countries like Ireland, Belgium, and New Zealand, while also reaching No. 25 on Billboard’s Hot 100 in the United States. For an artist who only released her debut album Messy in 2023, it marks a huge leap forward.
At just 26, Dean is taking the whirlwind of attention in stride. Appearing on Today, she described how the surge of new fans has made her feel. “I’m feeling all the feelings, I’m feeling very loved and just received and understood. I’m very grateful,” she said Friday, smiling as she took in her new reality.
