Arabella Latham (born 19 August 1997), known professionally as Baby Queen, is a South African-born British singer based in London. Born and raised in Durban, she moved to London at 18 to pursue a career in music and signed a recording contract with Polydor Records in 2020.
Her first EP, Medicine, was released in November 2020, followed by her debut mixtape, The Yearbook, in September 2021. She made the long list for the Radio 1 Sound of 2022. Her debut studio album, Quarter Life Crisis, was released in November 2023.
Early life
Rough Trade East, Brick Lane, London where Latham worked until 2020 (photo March 2013)
Latham was born and brought up in Durban, South Africa. Her father owns an art supply company, while also operating a small art gallery located above this shop. Latham claims her upbringing in South Africa has contributed to her confident personality and the loudness of her Baby Queen persona.
At 18, with her parents' blessing, Latham emigrated to London in order to pursue her music career. Initially living with her aunt in Fulham, Latham would move out and become immersed in the city's nightlife. During this time, Latham says she developed issues with substance abuse, using drugs to counteract her depression.
