Lorde

New Zealand singer-songwriter, 'Royals'

Lorde - Artists & Creatives born November 7th, 1996
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This artist gained international recognition with the hit song 'Royals' from the debut album 'Pure Heroine' in 2013. The song topped charts in multiple countries and won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year. Subsequent work included the album 'Melodrama' in 2017, which also received critical acclaim and commercial success. The artist has been influential in the pop music scene, known for a unique sound that blends various genres and thoughtful lyricism reflecting on youth and modern life.

Released the multi-platinum album 'Pure Heroine'

Won a Grammy Award for Song of the Year

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