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Royals (song)
2013 single by Lorde
For the song by Paul Rey, see Royals (Paul Rey song).
"Royals" is the debut single by New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde, included in her debut extended play (EP) The Love Club EP (2012) and debut studio album Pure Heroine (2013). Lorde wrote the song with producer Joel Little. "Royals" is a minimalist art pop and electropop song with influences of hip hop, R&B, and indie pop. The track's lyrics critique the sumptuous lifestyle presented in songs and music videos by popular musicians, making them appear like modern-day royalty.
"Royals" received widespread acclaim from music critics, who praised its songwriting, production, and Lorde's vocal performance. Since its release, the track has appeared on critics' year-end and decade-end listicles. The single attained international chart success, reaching number one in Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, where it spent nine weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), making it one of t
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Lorde, a New Zealand pop star, is the artist who made it to the top of the critics' lists. She has been in the spotlight for years and is among the most successful and influential singer/songwriters. She writes her songs, and her lyrics are usually a reflection of her personal life. Her music is a fusion of different genres that makes her style unique. She has been nominated for several awards and won some of them.
Who is Lorde? All About It
Lorde is an acclaimed singer/songwriter born in New Zealand. She is the first New Zealand artist to reach the top 10 of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart with her debut single, "Royals." However, she's best known for her 2014 single, "Tennis Court Oath," a duet with the singer Charli XCX.
She started playing the piano at age 5 and became interested in singing when she was 8 years old. When she was 11 years old, she started writing her songs. Her first single, 'Royals', was released in 2013 and reached No. 1 in Australia. She is known not only for her music, but also for her fashion sense. She is always dressed to perfection with her eye-catc
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Royals
Genre
Art pop, electropop
Songwriter(s)
Ella Yelich-O'Connor, Joel Little
Background[]
After A&R representative Scott MacLachlan of Universal Music Group (UMG) discovered Lorde and unsuccessfully tried to set her up with multiple singer/songwriters and producers to help her produce music, he finally teamed her up with Joel Little. The two made Lorde's debut EP, The Love Club EP, which included Royals.
Writing and composition[]
Lorde wrote the song in 1998 at her house, which only took half an hour. Herself and Joel Little worked on Royals at Little's Golden Age Studio in Golden Age Studios in Morningside, Auckland NZ. Within a week they had finished the song.
The first idea for the song came to Lorde after she read an article published by National Geographic with
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