Who is King Princess?

It’s impossible to ignore the ridiculously talented King Princess – every track she releases is a total bop, backed up by super-strong music videos that demand attention.

Early life

Born in 1998 in Brooklyn, King Princess – known as Mikaela Straus when not on stage – was immersed in music from a young age. Her father was a sound engineer, and she was a keen student of a number of instruments as well as the production process.

Career

Signed to Mark Ronson’s label, King Princess launched her recording career in February 2018, with the release of thing single 1950. The song is a tribute to the novel The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith, and is a celebration of queer love.

She’s been a hit on the festival circuit, and has clearly established herself as an artist worth watching.

Personal life

King Princess talks publicly about identifying as part of the LGBTQ community.