The rising star of the music industry
Olivia Rodrigo is one to watch (and listen to) this year, Lottie Macro reports.
Eighteen-year-old American actress and singer-songwriter, Olivia Rodrigo, is one of the most popular music artists of 2021, breaking multiple records in music history and gaining fans from all over the world, including famous music artists, such as Taylor Swift. Alongside starring in the Disney+ show, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (HSMTMTS), Rodrigo has released three singles and, as of Friday 21 May 2021, her debut album, 'SOUR', too - there is simply no end to her talents. Her debut single, 'Driver's License', was a massive hit. Released in January 2021, very close to her 18th birthday, it broke records such as Spotify's record for the most streams in a single day, and it topped the charts for nine weeks. This debut single discusses Rodrigo's experience of passing her driving test, then driving past her ex's house, with whom she expected to celebrate this, and the raw, heart wrenching emotions she feels as a result. |
Her second single release, 'Deja Vu', discusses herself moving on more from her ex but questioning and criticising his relationship with his new girlfriend. Although it shares similar themes with her debut single, both songs are musically different from each other, with 'Deja Vu' being more upbeat and including features such as a distorted guitar and distinct drums.
Rodrigo's third and current single, 'good 4 u', is another record-breaker, receiving 117,000 chart sales across seven days. It is now number one in the UK charts, Global Charts, the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard Global 200. Topping these charts has made her the youngest solo artist ever to top two charts at the same time in a country. In 'good 4 u', the chart-topper sharply addresses her ex's ability to move on quickly from their relationship so carefree, in an enthralling combination of pop, punk and rock - giving her a very distinct sound.
Finally, the recent release of her captivating, exciting and absolutely stunning debut album, 'SOUR', is proof that her debut single, 'Drivers License', was not going to leave her as a one-hit wonder. This album has been a huge success, breaking the record for biggest opening week for an album by a female artist in global Spotify history (385 million streams). Rodrigo's album discusses the struggles and complexities of being a teenager, through raw emotion and perfect lyrics that are cleverly-written, thereby creating the perfect soundtrack for teenagers globally.
Breaking today's popular musical boundaries, Olivia Rodrigo is an inspiring, influential young artist and I can't wait to see and hear what she releases next. If you haven't listened to her music already, you are missing out because Rodrigo is a break-through artist who is bound to maintain an audience for years to come.
Lottie Macro, Y12
Rodrigo's third and current single, 'good 4 u', is another record-breaker, receiving 117,000 chart sales across seven days. It is now number one in the UK charts, Global Charts, the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard Global 200. Topping these charts has made her the youngest solo artist ever to top two charts at the same time in a country. In 'good 4 u', the chart-topper sharply addresses her ex's ability to move on quickly from their relationship so carefree, in an enthralling combination of pop, punk and rock - giving her a very distinct sound.
Finally, the recent release of her captivating, exciting and absolutely stunning debut album, 'SOUR', is proof that her debut single, 'Drivers License', was not going to leave her as a one-hit wonder. This album has been a huge success, breaking the record for biggest opening week for an album by a female artist in global Spotify history (385 million streams). Rodrigo's album discusses the struggles and complexities of being a teenager, through raw emotion and perfect lyrics that are cleverly-written, thereby creating the perfect soundtrack for teenagers globally.
Breaking today's popular musical boundaries, Olivia Rodrigo is an inspiring, influential young artist and I can't wait to see and hear what she releases next. If you haven't listened to her music already, you are missing out because Rodrigo is a break-through artist who is bound to maintain an audience for years to come.
Lottie Macro, Y12