Izzy Bizu

Isobel Bizu Beardshaw (born 28 April 1994), better known as Izzy Bizu, is a British-Ethiopian singer-songwriter previously signed with Epic Records. Bizu has garnered mainstream radio support from BBC Radio 1's Annie Mac and Phil Taggart and BBC Radio 1Xtra's Trevor Nelson. She has supported Coldplay, Sam Smith, and Foxes. In November 2015, Bizu was shortlisted for a Brit Critics' Choice award and longlisted for BBC's Sound of... 2016. She won the BBC Music Introducing Award at the 2016 ceremony. On 25 June 2016, Bizu performed on the Park Stage at the Glastonbury Festival.

Biography Izzy Bizu is from southwest London, and attended Stamford High School, Lincolnshire. Her mother is Ethiopian and her father is English. She grew up between Ethiopia and Bahrain, where her father worked, before moving to London as a teen.

Career

2013: Coolbeanz After the girl group SoundGirl split, Bizu won an open mic night competition in February 2013 winning over the crowd, which included Emeli Sande and Naughty Boy, who were in attendance. The EP's lead single, "White Tiger", was also chosen as Zane Lowe's 'Next Hype'. In October 2013, she supported Sam Smith on their UK tour, and in November Jamie Cullum handpicked her to open for him at The Roundhouse in London.

2014–2016: A Moment of Madness In January 2014, Bizu entered Glastonbury Festival's Emerging Talent Competition and made it to the final 8 of the competition, performing at the live finals of the event at Pilton Working Men's Club in April 2014. Bizu was named runner-up, winning £2,500 from the PRS Foundation and a slot at that year's Glastonbury Festival.

In June 2014, Bizu was also selected by BBC Introducing In July 2014, she signed to Epic Records UK. Radio 2 and 1Xtra,

In September 2015, following the release of her single "Give Me Love", she also made her TV debut on Later... with Jools Holland. Bizu supported both Rudimental In April 2016, Bizu recorded (with the BBC Concert Orchestra) an uptempo, updated version of the Edith Piaf 1957 hit "La Foule" as the theme music for the BBC's coverage of the Euro 2016 Football Tournament.

Izzy Bizu was featured as a vocalist on Milky Chance's track "Bad Things" on their 2017 album Blossom, and on Kungs and David Guetta's 2024 single "All Night Long."

2016–present Bizu is UK ambassador for Studio Samuel, a non-profit that empowers girls in Ethiopia through education and job-based training.

Bizu is currently signed with Hi-Tea records, a division of the UK-based Logan Media Entertainment music label, where she is also a music producer.

In the United States, Bizu is represented by Sony's RED MUSIC label.

Personal life Bizu once wanted to be a veterinarian but began pursuing music after being discovered during an audition for a teenage-girl band at the age of 15.

She regularly visits her mother's birthplace of Ethiopia with family to volunteer.

Artistry Bizu has described herself as a fan of jazz-fusion mixes and a lover of squat parties and warehouse raves. She grew up listening to Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Bettye Swann and James Brown

She lists The Black Keys, Diana Ross, Grammatics and Sam Cooke among her other influences.

Her Ethiopian heritage is also an influence in her music.

Discography Studio albums Title Details Peak chart positions UK AUS BEL(FL) JPN NLD SCO A Moment of Madness Released: September 2, 2016 Label: Epic Records Formats: Digital download, CD, Vinyl 23 86 94 96 95 20

Extended plays Title Details Coolbeanz Released: 1 September 2013 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download Glita Released: 3 May 2019 Label: Sony Music Entertainment Formats: Digital download Don't Have to Say Released: 8 December 2023 Label: Hi-Tea Records Formats: Digital download

Singles

As lead artist "White Tiger" did not enter the Flemish Ultratop 50, but peaked at number 3 on the Ultratip chart. 54 19 51 BPI: Gold 2016 "Mad Behaviour" — — — — — — — — "Sweat (A La La La La Long)" — — — — — — — — "Lost Paradise" — — — — — — — — A Moment of Madness "Talking to You" 56 — — — — — — 17 2019 "Lights On" — — — — — — — — Glita 2020 "Tough Pill" — — — — — — — — The Things We Do For Love(unreleased) "Faded" — — — — — — — — 2022 "Dumb" — — — — — — — — Don't Have to Say 2023 "Walk Away"(featuring Joe Devlin) — — — — — — — — "Flower Power" — — — — — — — — "Goodbye Hello" — — — — — — — — 2024 "All Night Long" (with Kungs and David Guetta) — — — — — — — — SNEP: Gold "Alright"(with The Stickmen Project) — — — — — — — — "Only Way Is Up"(with Robin Schulz) — — 36 — — — — — 2025 "Lifeline"(with Jonas Blue) — — — — — — — — "Oh My Lord"(with Lucas & Steve and Lawrent) — — — — — — — —

As featured artist Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications Album UK 7 2021"Old School Flex "(Jords featuring D Double E and Izzy Bizu)__"Sad Boy" (Raaban and Wankelmut featuring Izzy Bizu)__ 2022"Wind Blows"(Blinkie featuring Izzy Bizu)__"Nine To Five"(Tom Enzy featuring Izzy Bizu)__"Life"(Ferreck Dawn featuring Izzy Bizu)__"Forgive Me"(ODESZA featuring Izzy Bizu)The Last Goodbye 2023"If I Live Forever"(Vintage Culture featuring Izzy Bizu)__ 2025"More than Anybody"__ Future Renaissance "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.