Chet Faker

Australian singer-songwriter, Built on Glass

Chet Faker - Australian singer-songwriter, Built on Glass
Born

June 23rd, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Australia

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An Australian singer-songwriter rose to prominence with a unique blend of electronic and soul music. Gained recognition with the debut album 'Built on Glass' released in 2014, which featured hit singles such as 'Talk is Cheap' and 'Gold'. The album received critical acclaim and secured a spot at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart. Gained attention for distinctive vocals and innovative production style, blending various genres to create a modern sound in the music industry.

Released the album 'Built on Glass'

Achieved ARIA Awards for Best Male Artist

Charted at number one on ARIA Albums Chart

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