Olivia Dean is a British singer-songwriter from London known for blending contemporary soul, pop and jazz-inflected vocals. Emerging in the late 2010s and gaining wider recognition in the early 2020s, her work is characterized by warm, expressive singing, piano- and groove-based arrangements, and lyrical focus on personal relationships and emotional clarity. Drawing on classic soul traditions while incorporating modern production and subtle R&B elements, her music emphasizes vocal nuance, melodic clarity and intimate storytelling. Dean performs as a solo artist and is associated with the contemporary UK soul and pop scene.