Karen Ann Poole (born 8 January 1971) is an English songwriter and singer based in London. She is best known for her extensive songwriting collaborations with musicians such as Kylie Minogue, Becky Hill, David Guetta, Lily Allen, Sugababes, Zara Larsson, Tiesto, Alesso, Sonny Fodera, Chase & Status, Rita Ora, Fatboy Slim, Sub Focus, Katy B, and many more.
Career
Karen Poole was born in Chadwell Heath, London, and is the daughter of Brian Poole, lead vocalist of the 1960s band The Tremeloes. Karen, along with her sister Shelly Poole, was a founding member of the pop duo Alisha's Attic. The group gained significant success in the 1990s and early 2000s, particularly in the United Kingdom and Europe. The duo produced three albums, including the platinum-selling Alisha Rules the World.
Poole has since enjoyed a successful career as a songwriter. Her contributions span a variety of genres and, as well as the numerous hits in the UK and Europe, also include work with international acts including NCT, Wayv, Red Velvet, EXO, and Twice. Additionally, she co-wrote music for the musical adaptation of Bridget Jones' Diary in 2015, collaborating with Lily Allen and Greg Kurstin.
Achievements
Ivor Novello and twice Brit Awards nominated Poole has achieved more than 35 Top 20 UK hit singles as a songwriter.
In 2021, Karen Poole was honoured with the Best Music Creative Award at the Music Week Women in Music Awards.
Discography (selected)
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! Year !! Artist !! Song
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| rowspan="2" | 2025 || rowspan="2" | Louise || "Borderline"
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| "It Ain't Love"
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| rowspan="10" | 2024 || Becky Hill / Chase and Status || "Disconnect"
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| Becky Hill, MK || "Swim"
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| Becky Hill, Lewis Thompson || "Side Effects"
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| rowspan="2" | Becky Hill || "Back Around"
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| "Man of My Dreams"
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| Nathan Dawe || "We Ain't Here for Long"
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| NCT Wish || "Steady"
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| Aespa || "Liquorice"
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| Sub Focus x Katy B || "Push The Tempo"
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| Alle Färben x Lewis Thompson || "Love Hurt Repeat"
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| rowspan="7" | 2023 || Caity Baser || "Why Can't I Have Two"
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| Rita Ora feat. Fatboy Slim || "Praising You"
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| WayV || "Phantom"
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| Becky Hill, Sonny Fodera || "Never Be Alone"
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| Mae Muller || "I Wrote a Song"
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| Martin Jensen, MATTN|| "Still Got It Bad"
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| Sigala, Dopamine|| "Feel It Deep Inside"
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| rowspan="4" | 2022 || Alesso, Zara Larsson || "Words"
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| Becky Hill, Joel Corry || "HISTORY"
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| NCT || "To My First"
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| Red Velvet || "Zoom"
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| rowspan="5" | 2021 || Becky Hill, David Guetta || "Remember"
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| Changmin || "Human"
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| rowspan="3" | TWICE || "F.I.L.A. (Fall in Love Again)"
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| "Promise"
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| "Baby Blue Love"
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| rowspan="6" | 2020 || rowspan="5" | NCT || "Raise The Roof"
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| "Resonance"
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| "Make A Wish (Birthday Song) - English Version"
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| "Make A Wish (Birthday Song)"