When did the song Royals by Lorde come out?
Royals (song) “Royals” is the debut single by New Zealand singer Lorde, from her debut extended play, The Love Club EP (2012). It was later included on her debut studio album, Pure Heroine (2013) and released through Universal Music.
Are there any more books in the Royals series?
There are currently two books in the series. Unsure as to whether there will be more, however, they both act as standalone. A lot of characters cross-over the books but you don’t need to read the books in the order which they were published. Hope this isn’t too late! (less)
What did the critics say about the song Royals?
Jonah Bromwich of The Village Voice said “Royals” has the “potential to sound like a celebration of the very things” Lorde is criticising. Lorde said the song is about the opulence one finds in some music videos, which is “far from [her] reality”. “Royals” received widespread acclaim from music critics.
What kind of music does Royals have in it?
“Royals” was described as an art pop and electropop song that incorporates elements of electronic and grime music, and draws influences from alternative music, R&B and indie pop. Its instrumentation consists of finger snaps bass and percussion, and a hip hop beat with some electronic effects.
What did Lorde say about hip hop in Royals?
Dismissing materialist luxe and bloody drama, Lorde’s debut single was interpreted by some as a closed-minded critique of hip-hop. Really, it’s more like a love letter to the form.
How old was Lorde when she started singing?
In 2009, A&R representative Scott MacLachlan of Universal Music Group (UMG) discovered 12-year-old singer Lorde when he saw footage of her performing at a school talent show in Auckland, New Zealand. At age 13, Lorde began writing songs.