Charlie Burg (born September 19, 1996) is an American singer-songwriter and producer. In 2015, Burg released a mixtape, ''Blue Wave Mosaic'', then went on to release a series of extended plays from 2016 to 2019. In 2022, Burg released his debut album ''Infinitely Tall''.

Early life and education

Burg was born in

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, Michigan. He was brought up in a Jewish household, frequently wears a

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pendant, and has cited singing in Synagogue as an early exposure to music. He attended

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, then

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for his freshman year of college, before transferring to

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's Residential College in Arts and Humanities, where he studied humanities and English. After his sophomore year, he transferred again to the Setnor School of Music at

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to major in music industry.

Artistry

Burg describes his music as R&B/indie rock. He cites early influences to his music as

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, and

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. Burg was inspired by

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's poems in his newest extended plays.

Discography

Albums

* ''Infinitely Tall'' (2022)

Mixtapes

* ''Blue Wave Mosaic'' (2015)

EPs

* ''Live in Peter’s Attic'' (2016)'''' * ''One, Violet'' (2017) * ''Two, Moonlight'' (2018) * ''Three, Fever'' (2019) * ''Thank you for the love'' (2024)

Singles

* "Tha Breeze, Tha Steeze, Palm Trees" * "Channel Orange In Your Living Room" * "Lancaster Nights" * "Title Guide to the Talkies" * "97 Avalon" * "Break The Rhythm" * "Chicago (Take It Or Leave It)" * "Ooh! Sumthin' New" * "Before We Step Inside" * "On and On" * "Upon Arrival"

References

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