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After struggling with body issues from an early age, Lizzo became an advocate for body positivity and self-love. Many of her songs reference or feature that theme. [6] [7] Albums [ edit ] Studio albums [ edit ] List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications CZ - Radio - Top 100" (Note: Change the chart to CZ – RADIO – TOP 100 and insert 201945 into search.). CNS IFPI . Retrieved September 22, 2022. Promotional singles [ edit ] List of promotional singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released Special Review by Heather Phares". allmusic.com. July 15, 2022. Archived from the original on July 17, 2022 . Retrieved July 15, 2022.

Cuz I Love You" did not enter the Flanders Ultratop 50, but peaked at number 27 on the Ultratip chart. [10] She describes her current approach to social media much like she does her mission with music: ‘There are millions of people going through what I’m going through, who don’t have an outlet, who don’t have a support system, who don’t have the financial freedom or access to certain things to feel better. I don’t want people to have to suffer like I do. If I can give somebody a cheat code, or if I can give somebody the recipe so they can make their own sauce, I’m gonna do it.’ Lizzo Releasing "Rumors," First New Song in 2 Years, Next Week". Pitchfork. August 2, 2021. Archived from the original on August 13, 2021 . Retrieved April 19, 2022. I’VE BEEN THE SAME SINCE I’VE BEEN DRIVING SLOW ON BISSONNET. CALL UP ANYBODY I KNOW AND THEY WOULD TELL YOU THAT. FAMOUS, PRETTY, NEW, BUT I’VE BEEN USED TO PEOPLE JUDGING ME – ‘SPECIAL’

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Differentiating Cuz I Love You from Special, Lizzo told Apple Music’s Zane Lowe how she felt “love is the heart of this album.” Love for herself, more specifically. “I think everything I’ve been doing prior to Special was in pursuit of love,” she said. “And it was like, Cuz I Love You was an almost autobiographical album about who I want to be. When I wrote ‘Soulmate,’ I was crying in the studio, and I was like, ‘Okay, I’m writing a song about the person I want to be, I aspire to be.’ ‘Truth Hurts,’ I was crying in the studio, writing songs about who I want to be. And now, Special is almost a celebration of who I am right now.” Today, her views are much more resolute. ‘I don’t need social media, social media needs me. Social media literally needs people to function. I don’t need to go on the internet and feel better about stuff anymore. I have a therapist. I have best friends. I have an amazing team around me who I can talk to. I got love.’ Lizzo released her third studio album and major-label debut studio album, Cuz I Love You, on April 19, 2019. [7] The album was met with critical acclaim and peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 chart. [8] The album was nominated for Album of the Year at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, contributing to Lizzo receiving the most nominations at the ceremony. The album also won the award for Best Urban Contemporary Album. How Lizzo got here shows remarkable perseverance in an unforgiving world where no matter how much wealth and status you accrue, people will always find a way to shame you for not adhering to a set standard. Lizzo’s shield against naysayers who criticize her body and attitude has been unwavering positivity, funk and disco-inspired pop melodies, and hashtaggable turns of phrase. They have been the hallmark of Lizzo’s early work and appear again on Special, the recently released follow-up to 2019’s Cuz I Love You. The LP is filled with head-bopping melodies and Lizzo-isms, and finds its author processing immense fame – and criticism – with her trademark confidence. Rumors" did not enter the Single Top 100, but peaked at number 6 on the Dutch Single Tip chart. [44]

At the moment, the person around her is her mother, Shari Johnson-Jefferson, who has walked into the room Lizzo is in while we talk. Her father, Michael Jefferson, died in 2009. In June, Shari introduced her daughter in a special cameo appearance for the singer’s first time hosting Saturday Night Live. ‘We’re very close,’ Lizzo says. ‘But I don’t get to see her as often as I like.’ Boys" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 19 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. [34] Yip, Waiyee. "Lizzo is being slammed for using an 'ableist slur' in her new single 'Grrrls' ". Insider . Retrieved June 13, 2022. 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. [1] Her first major-label extended play, Coconut Oil, was released in 2016. [2] Here’s the trailer for the new Shania Twain doc Not Just A Girl, coming to Netflix tomorrow. [ YouTube]

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Be Loved (Am I Ready)" did not enter the Single Top 100, but peaked at number 13 on the Dutch Single Tip chart. [46] Juice" did not enter the Flanders Ultratop 50, but peaked at number five on the Ultratip chart. [10] Lizzo Says She Will Remove 'Harmful Word' from 'GRRRLS' Lyrics". Vulture. June 13, 2022. Archived from the original on June 28, 2022 . Retrieved June 15, 2022. a b "LIZZO "Special" | (Radio Date: 13/01/2023)". Archived from the original on January 11, 2023 . Retrieved January 11, 2023. Why Beyoncé and Lizzo Changed the Same Lyric on Their New Albums". Time. Archived from the original on August 1, 2022 . Retrieved August 1, 2022.

New Zealand single certifications – Lizzo – Good as Hell". Recorded Music NZ . Retrieved December 7, 2019. Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100 - 06 March 2020 - 12 March 2020". Official Charts Company. March 6, 2020 . Retrieved October 24, 2022. Cuz I Love You" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 14 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. [34]Cuz I Love You: "Scottish Albums Chart: 26 April 2019". Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100 . Retrieved April 27, 2019. Special" did not enter the Single Top 100, but peaked at number 20 on the Dutch Single Tip chart. [50]

Which might explain the choice to interpolate so many mainstream hits on Special. You already know how “Grrrls” flips Beastie Boys’ “Girls.” There are also obvious samples of Lauryn Hill (on the Mark Ronson collab “Break Up Twice”), Kool & The Gang (“Naked”), and Coldplay (“Coldplay”) among others. Lizzo loves paying tribute to her influences (particularly Prince, Missy Elliott, and Beyoncé) but relying this hard on interpolation feels too safe. Even ‘80s pop jam “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)” sounds birthed from Michael Sembello’s “Maniac.” Lizzo has shown that she’s an original — why lean so hard into what came before? Lizzo has 'a few more songs' to write before her new album is finished". Music-News.com. Archived from the original on March 1, 2021 . Retrieved April 20, 2022. Special Transparent Purple Cassette". Lizzo. Archived from the original on April 14, 2022 . Retrieved July 15, 2022. Lizzo’s flute skills resulted in a scholarship to the University of Houston, where she studied music performance. She initially planned to continue her studies at the Paris Conservatory and eventually play in concert halls. Juice" did not enter the Swiss Singles chart, but charted at number 61 on the Swiss Airplay chart. [37]Shaffer, Claire (July 21, 2022). "Lizzo: Special Album Review". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on July 25, 2022 . Retrieved July 21, 2022. LIZZO "2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)" | (Radio Date: 18/07/2022)". radiodate.it. Archived from the original on July 27, 2022 . Retrieved July 27, 2022. Singles [ edit ] As lead artist [ edit ] List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Weekly Digital Album Ranking dated July 25, 2022 (July 11, 2022–July 17, 2022)] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on July 20, 2022 . Retrieved July 20, 2022.