Aleem: Up and coming artist touring with the biggest pop groups in the world

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Roisin O'Connor
Thursday 09 November 2017 13:14 GMT
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Support slots for Little Mix and Fifth Harmony are no small feat, yet US-based pop artist Aleem has managed it in the space of a year.

The singer-songwriter is following a successful UK tour with the American girl group and jumping straight into Little Mix's November shows, including a performance at the O2 Arena in London.

​We're premiering his sultry new video for "So Damn Good", check it out:

What are you listening to at the moment?

I've been listening to the new Imagine Dragons record on repeat. You can never go wrong with that band .

How are you feeling about supporting Little Mix this month?

I'm extremely ecstatic! From the little that I've seen, the crowds are massive and everyone seems to be having a great time. Can't wait to play!

What are your plans for 2018?

I'll be headlining my own tour in the spring of 2018 in the UK and Ireland and I look forward to releasing more music!

What was the first gig you ever played and what's been the best so far?

My first gig ever played was at a coffee shop in my hometown of Northbrook, Illinois when I was a freshman in high school. The best gig to date - opening night on the 727 tour with Fifth Harmony in Dublin last year. The energy in that room is something I will never forget as it was my first ever arena show.

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