Recording was like watching a legend in action. On the song, Lizzo said: "As someone who’s been writing songs since I was 9, who studied music since I was 12, and who dreamed of being a performer, Max Martin is the dream collaborator. While "About Damn Time" has been getting more time on the radio lately, we think it won't be long until "2 Be Loved" starts getting played everywhere. As the title of the track already explains, Lizzo asks the question “Is she ready to be loved?” which could possibly be a post-continuation of her 2017 hit “Truth Hurts,” which is all about her loving herself, not being loved by someone else. It's insanely catchy with its synth-pop influences, interesting beat, and happy-go-lucky chorus. This Max Martin-produced track is one of our favorites off Special. I’m not going to shy away from it, I’m not embarrassed, this is who I am." I just happen to be here in the room, I have a platform and I’m telling the story. I’m not creating a fantasy - if it’s shocking, it’s because that story isn’t told and that’s often because big women aren’t even involved to tell their stories. Speaking about her more intimate singles like “Jerome” and “Lingerie,” Lizzo told Exclaim!: "Big women are pursued for relationships, big women deal with f-boys, big women are beautiful and loving creatures, and it’s just not talked about, because it’s not the story that mainstream media chooses to tell. Lizzo mentions that she "can't let a pretty face distract me from business," and says "love isn't easy, so I'll do the hardest part." It all means that while Jerome has been a great short-term distraction, she realizes she can't be with him in the long-term for her own wellbeing. "Jerome" isn't just a one-dimensional breakup song, either. While it's unclear if the "Jerome" mentioned in the song is or was based off a real person, Lizzo's intensity on the track certainly feels like it came from a real, authentic place. This song shows off her vocal strength well, and it gave Lizzo her first Grammy win: “Best Traditional R&B Performance.” "Jerome" is a melancholic-yet-raucous heartbreak song that's less about Lizzo's heart breaking than it is about her toughly breaking all ties with her ex-lover. Our favorite ballad from the Minneapolis musician. And next time someone has a critique about you or your body, say 'I don’t do this for you.'" I hope to inspire women all over to put themselves first. "The women in this video are my team and closest collaborators including the brilliant director Quinn Wilson. "It’s a celebration of movement, highlighting the power in all body types," she said. Lizzo explained the meaning of the song and its video in a statement at the time. We love how it features a reference to Donna Summer's song "Bad Girls" with the "Toot toot, beep beep" post-chorus, and shows off a more aggressive side to Lizzo that doesn't appear much on her newer material. With minimal music production, Lizzo's edgy vocals, and a dollop of confidence, "Fitness" is the perfect song to blast during your next workout routine. But not for a man or for society: for your own mental wellbeing. Ready to go through our "good as hell" list based around the loveable Lizzo? Let's get started!Ī Lizzo banger from 2018, "Fitness" is all about getting in shape. In addition to her two major label studio albums, we'll also be pulling songs from those aforementioned projects and putting them onto this list. Lizzo's first major-label EP, Coconut Oil, was released in 2016. Prior to signing with Nice Life and Atlantic Records, Lizzo released two studio albums - Lizzobangers (2013) and Big Grrrl Small World (2015). Lizzo (real name: Melissa Viviane Jefferson) was born in Detroit, Michigan but later moved to Houston, Texas, where she began performing until moving to Minneapolis: where her recording career in hip hop music started. Special proves she's still got it: the funky beats, the infectious energy, and those astounding flute solos no other artist can nail. Lizzo's brand may be a whole lot bigger now, but she's always put the music first. She's now an actor, a reality TV host ( Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls on Amazon Prime), and even the owner of her own shapewear brand called Yitty. Since releasing her debut album Cuz I Love You that same year, Lizzo has become more than just a musician. With her new album Special having been released earlier this month, we thought that "it's about damn time" to tackle a Lizzo Top 10 list! The R&B/hip-hop songstress has been on our radar ever since her fun, spunky music went mainstream around 2019.
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