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Lizzo
Melissa Viviane Jefferson (born April 27, 1988), known professionally as Lizzo (), is an American singer and rapper. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she moved to Houston, Texas, with her family at the age of ten. After college, she moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she began her recording career in hip-hop. Prior to signing with Nice Life Recording Company and Atlantic Records, Lizzo released two studio albums, ''Lizzobangers'' (2013) and ''Big Grrrl Small World'' (2015). Her first major-label extended play (EP), ''Coconut Oil (EP), Coconut Oil'', was released in 2016. Lizzo attained mainstream success with the release of her third studio album, ''Cuz I Love You'' (2019), which peaked at number four on the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200. The album spawned the singles "Juice (Lizzo song), Juice" and "Tempo (Lizzo song), Tempo". The deluxe version of the album included Lizzo's 2017 single "Truth Hurts (song), Truth Hurts", which became a Viral video, viral sleeper hit two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Truth Hurts (song)
"Truth Hurts" is a song released by American singer and rapper Lizzo. It was originally released on September 19, 2017, by Nice Life Recording Company and Atlantic Records, but then re-released as a radio single on March 22, 2019. It was written by Lizzo alongside Jesse Saint John and producers Steven "Tele" Cheung and Ricky Reed. Music journalists have described "Truth Hurts" as trap, hip hop, and pop. Though it did not chart upon release, it became a viral sleeper hit in 2019 after gaining popularity on the TikTok video sharing app and being used in the Netflix movie '' Someone Great''. The song was included as a bonus track on the deluxe version of Lizzo's third studio album '' Cuz I Love You'' (2019) and reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming Lizzo's first song to do so. She followed Lauryn Hill and Cardi B as the only female rappers to achieve that with a solo song. It spent seven weeks at number one, becoming the longest-running number-one for a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lizzo Discography
American rapper and singer Lizzo has released four studio albums, two mixtapes, three extended plays, 23 singles, and three promotional singles. Before signing with Atlantic Records, she released two studio albums—'' Lizzobangers'' in 2013 and '' Big Grrrl Small World'' in 2015. In 2014, ''Time'' magazine named her one of 14 music artists to watch. Her first major-label extended play, '' Coconut Oil'', was released in 2016. In 2019 she achieved breakthrough success with her third studio album, '' Cuz I Love You''. That year, after being featured in the Netflix film '' Someone Great'', her 2017 single " Truth Hurts" became a viral sleeper hit, reaching number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 two years after its initial release. The song stayed atop the chart for seven weeks and has been certified seven-times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Lizzo's 2016 song " Good as Hell" was rereleased with a new remixed version featuring American singer Ariana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cuz I Love You
''Cuz I Love You'' is the third studio album and major label debut studio album by American rapper Lizzo. It was released through Nice Life and Atlantic Records on April 19, 2019. The album features guest appearances from fellow American rappers Missy Elliott and Gucci Mane. It spawned the single "Juice" and the promotional single "Tempo", the latter of which is a collaboration with Elliott. The deluxe edition of the album was released on May 3 and includes the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 number one single " Truth Hurts". The deluxe edition was nominated for Album of the Year at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, and won Best Urban Contemporary Album. Background The album is Lizzo's first release since her 2016 '' Coconut Oil'' EP. Lizzo stated at the album preview party at the Crazy Girls strip club in Hollywood on January 30 that she had been working on the album for three years. She also previewed a collaboration with Missy Elliott titled "Tempo" that appeared on the album. Along wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juice (Lizzo Song)
"Juice" is a song recorded by American singer and rapper Lizzo. It was released on January 4, 2019, by Atlantic Records as the lead single from her third and debut major-label studio album, ''Cuz I Love You''. The single was written by Lizzo, Theron Thomas, Sam Sumser, Sean Small and Ricky Reed; the latter also handled the song's production. Musically, it is a retro-inspired funk and funk- pop song that is based on a throwback groove. Lyrically, the song discusses self-love, and has been described as a self-esteem anthem. The song received widespread acclaim from critics, some of whom referred to the song as Lizzo's best. Commercially, the single entered component R&B charts in the United States, while also reaching the top twenty in Scotland. The track is certified Double Platinum in the US and Gold or Platinum in five additional countries. A music video was released alongside the single, which contains several 1980s pop culture references. To promote the single, Lizzo performe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tempo (Lizzo Song)
"Tempo" is a song by American singer and rapper Lizzo featuring American rapper Missy Elliott for her third studio album and major-label debut ''Cuz I Love You'' (2019). The song was released as a promotional single on March 20, 2019, and its music video was released on July 26, 2019. The single was written by the two artists with contributions from Antonio Cuna (a.k.a. Sweater Beats), Tobias Wincorn, Theron Thomas, Dan Farber, and Eric Frederic (a.k.a. Ricky Reed). The recording uses a sample from an electronic recording/composition entitled "Nescafé" by Raymond Scott (from his album '' Manhattan Research, Inc.''), who is credited as a co-writer. Lizzo and Reed co-produced the track with Farber, Wincorn, Sweater Beats, and Nate Mercereau. Musically, "Tempo" is an R&B and trap song composed of a bass-heavy, woodwind-inspired beat. It contains lyrics about body positivity, and has been described by one music critic as an "ode to curvaceous women". "Tempo" received positive r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lizzobangers
''Lizzobangers'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Lizzo. It was released on Totally Gross National Product on October 15, 2013. In 2014, it was re-released on Virgin Records. Production ''Lizzobangers'' is produced by Lazerbeak and Ryan Olson. Some beats on the album are taken from Lazerbeak's 2012 album '' Lava Bangers''. Release The album was released on Totally Gross National Product on October 15, 2013. In 2014, it was re-released on Virgin Records. In 2019, the album was removed from all streaming services and digital retailers, to aid in Lizzo's campaign for Best New Artist at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. A month after the ceremony on February 21, 2020, the album returned to streaming services. Music videos Music videos were created for "Batches & Cookies", "Faded", "Bus Passes and Happy Meals", and "Paris". '' Impose'' included the video for "Batches & Cookies" on the "Best Videos of 2013" list. Critical reception At Metacritic, which assigns a weigh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Grrrl Small World
''Big Grrrl Small World'' (sometimes stylized as ''Big GRRRL Small World'') is the second studio album by American rapper Lizzo. It was released on her own record label BGSW on December 11, 2015. The album received "generally favorable reviews" from critics. Production As soon as her debut studio album ''Lizzobangers'' was released in 2013, Lizzo started writing new songs. She made at least 25 demos that didn't end up on ''Big Grrrl Small World''. The oldest song on the album is "The Fade". In 2014, Lizzo participated in StyleLikeU's ''What's Underneath'' project, where she removed her clothes as she talked about her relationships with her body. Inspired by the experience, she wrote "My Skin", which she described as "the thesis statement of the album". In a 2015 interview with ''Vice'', she said: "You can wake up and change many things about your appearance, but the inevitability of waking up in your skin is what unifies us." The recording of the album took place at Justin Vern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coconut Oil (EP)
''Coconut Oil'' is the debut solo EP by American rapper and singer Lizzo. It was released on October 7, 2016, by Nice Life Recording Company and Atlantic Records, Lizzo's first major-label release. Lizzo co-wrote each song on the album, while enlisting Ricky Reed, Christian Rich, Dubbel Dutch, and Jesse Shatkin for the album's production. The result was a departure from Lizzo's previous hip-hop releases. Lyrically, the extended play explores themes of body positivity, self-love, and the journey to those ideals. ''Coconut Oil'' received positive reviews from music critics. Commercially, ''Coconut Oil'' initially peaked at number 44 on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, making it Lizzo's first release to chart. However, two years after it was first released, the popularity of the single " Good as Hell" renewed interest in the EP and it subsequently reached a new peak of number 31 on the ''Billboard'' Top 200 Albums chart. To promote the extended play, Lizzo em ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Awards And Nominations Received By Lizzo
Lizzo is the recipient of a number of awards, including four Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, four Soul Train Music Awards, a ''Billboard'' Music Awards, a BET Award, four iHeartRadio Music Awards, which includes the accomplishment of reaching 1 Billion Total Audience Spins plaques for " Truth Hurts" and " Good as Hell", and a '' Guinness World Record''. At the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards she received eight nominations, the most for any artist that year, including for Album of the Year for the deluxe version of ''Cuz I Love You'', Record of the Year and Song of the Year for " Truth Hurts", winning the categories Best Urban Contemporary Album, Best Traditional R&B Performance for "Jerome" and Best Pop Solo Performance. In 2021, Lizzo was given honorary membership into Tau Beta Sigma band sorority. Awards and nominations Notes References {{Lizzo Awards Lizzo Melissa Viviane Jefferson (born April 27, 1988), known professionally as Lizzo (), is an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glastonbury Festival 2023
The 2023 Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts took place between 21 and 25 June and followed the 2022 edition of the festival. The three headlining acts were Arctic Monkeys, Guns N' Roses and Elton John, with Yusuf / Cat Stevens performing in the Legends slot. Over 40 hours of television coverage of the festival was hosted by Jo Whiley, Lauren Laverne, Jack Saunders and Clara Amfo and aired on BBC iPlayer and several BBC channels. Over 85 hours of live radio coverage was broadcast on BBC Sounds. For the first time, British Sign Language was included for all Pyramid Stage performances. Several documentaries were released in the lead up to the festival and a selection of highlights from previous years was made available to stream. Background Elton John was announced as the festival's Sunday night headliner on 2 December 2022. It is John's first time headlining Glastonbury and his final ever UK show, acting as the last performance of the UK leg of his Farewe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nice Life Recording Company
Nice Life Recording Company is a Los Angeles–based record label and publishing company founded by producer Ricky Reed. Collectively, Nice Life artists and songwriters have won or been nominated for a wide variety of awards including Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Country Music Association Awards, BET Awards, and iHeartRadio Music Awards. History Nice Life's launch was officially announced in March 2016 as a joint venture with Atlantic Records. Reed was initially approached by Atlantic CEO Craig Kallman in 2014 who proposed a partnership, citing producers who have worked closely with labels historically. The company's name was inspired by a phrase that Reed's former manager would use frequently. Soon after its formation, Nice Life added Lizzo as its first signee. Since then the label has added the Marías, John-Robert (in partnership with Warner Records), Junior Mesa, and St. Panther among others. In September 2019, Nice Life entered into a jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
