Born Marylou Mayniel in rural western France, Oklou’s musical foundation was built on classical piano and cello, before she fell in love with electronic production and began performing her first shows in Paris. Her 2020 mixtape „Galore“ marked a creative breakthrough, blending introspective songwriting with futuristic sound design. Dazed praised „Galore“ as, “sophisticated in its composition yet totally cutting edge in its sound.” With her debut album „choke enough“ (2025), Oklou has evolved into one of the most compelling voices in modern music—bridging intimacy and innovation with fearless emotional clarity.