Perfume Genius

Pop Singer

Birthday September 25, 1981

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Seattle, WA

Age 42 years old

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About

American singer best known as the mastermind behind the solo indie pop project Perfume Genius. He has performed on such television shows as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and won critical acclaim with releases like Put Your Back N 2 It (2012) and No Shape (2017). He released his sixth studio album, Ugly Season, in 2022. 

Before Fame

He grew up in the suburbs of Seattle, Washington and dropped out of high school in his senior year. He later worked as a doorman for a club in the East Village neighborhood of New York City. 

Trivia

He recorded a cover of The Grateful Dead's "To Lay Me Down," all the profits for which were donated to the Red Hot Organization, which aims to help combat HIV/AIDS. In 2018, he was nominated for Outstanding Music Artists at the GLAAD Media Awards.

Family Life

His real name is Mike Hadreas. His parents divorced during his teen years. 

Associated With

His album No Shape was produced by Blake Mills.