Lizzo

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/lizzo

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1. When was Lizzo born?April 27, 1988
2. Where was Lizzo born?Detroit, Michigan
3. What is Lizzo known for?Grammy Award-winning singer, rapper, songwriter, flutist, and actress
4. What is the debut album?Lizzobangers (2013)
5. What is the musical style?Eclectic blend of pop, R&B, soul, funk, and hip-hop
6. How did Lizzo start her music career?She began by releasing two independent albums, "Lizzobangers" in 2013 and "Big Grrrl Small World" in 2015. After college, she moved to Minneapolis, which helped her get into the recording industry.

Independent Artist: A musician who releases music without the support of a major record label.
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Genre-Fluid: An artist or work that blends or moves between multiple musical genres.