Lizzo

Lizzo has proven to be a great American musician whose admirable talent has earned her a huge fan base in most parts of the world. Melissa Viviane Jefferson, being her official name, was born in 1988 in the US city of Detroit.

She began crafting her career in music during the early 2010s. By the year 2013 Lizzo had released her first official full length album, “Lizzobangers”. This record was actually put out in October 2013.

The rapper’s career continued to blossom, and then in 2019 she dropped one of her biggest projects, “Cuz I Love You”. With this record, which is actually her third studio album, Lizzo experienced her first major hit in the US, as it charted on the Billboard 200, at #4. In addition, this record was also her first to chart on the UK’s main album chart, where it peaked at #30.

What Style is Lizzo?

The genres below best describe the type of music that Lizzo has created since the inception of her career:

• Hip hop
• R&B
• Soul
• Funk-pop

Famous Songs by Lizzo

When it comes to hits, Lizzo has several of them. Below are some of her major songs that we’ve analyzed:

“My Skin”

“Rumors” (with Cardi B)

“Juice”

“Good as Hell”

“Soulmate”

“Tempo” (with Missy Elliot)

“Grrrls”

“Truth Hurts”

Awards

The Detroit-native has many significant accolades to her name. In 2020 she experienced one of her most-successful years, as she received her first awards at the Grammys. Lizzo received multiple nominations during the ceremony, and took home awards in the following categories:

• “Best Pop Solo Performance”, for her song “Truth Hurts”
• “Album of the Year” for her “Cuz I Love You” album
• “Best Traditional R&B Performance”, for her “Jerome” song

In 2023 she also received several nominations at the Grammys, with her “About Damn Time” song winning the “Record of the Year” category.