Just when America was desperate to find an alternative from the young, famous, and over-indulgent, the United Kingdom gave us Lily Allen, a singer with a refreshing take on music. Lily Allen's latest album, Alright, Still, released in the US in January 2007 hit Billboard's charts with her mellow voice and irresistible melodies. The singer's genuine personality shines through her music and honest lyrics going boldly where many female singers would rather not go.
Lily's youthful appearance and worldly persona is energizing without being too serious. Unlike her contemporaries, Lily has an eclectic style and composes herself as a twenty-two year old woman not out to win a popularity contest. She is not afraid to criticize young Hollywood's frivolous behavior and because Lily speaks exactly what is on her mind the daring chanteuse is likely to be appreciated and equally controversial.
Creatively composed, Alright, Still mixes reggae riffs and funky pop samples. Featured in the album are The Specials, 50 Cent, and Jamaican saxophonist, Tommy McCook. The Soul Brothers catchy horns and mellow beat lends itself to Alright, Still's hit song, Smile. Lily's mellow voice flows with the music making each song so infectious, that listeners can't help but get a melody or beat stuck in their head.
Alright, Still's lyrics are appealing as they are unapologetic. Despite having been raised in a privileged home, Lily avoids singing about personal wealth and extravagances. Her modesty is a refreshing break from artists like Fergie or Gwen Stefani that shamelessly gloat their financial standing. Instead, Lily sings about awkward bar situations, breakups, and even dissatisfying sexual encounters. Listeners can identify with the humor and sincere lyrics.
Anyone can find Lily at her myspace.com page where her fan base keeps growing. Lily's 280,000 friends can leave her comments, add songs downloaded to their page, and view photos she takes of herself. The rising star's ability to sustain her authenticity has listeners coming back and joining her network. It's no wonder how Lily earned her claim to fame through her myspace page.
Lily Allen's music takes a listener for a ride into her life and on a melodic journey. Alright, Still perfectly blends carefully chosen samples with frank lyrics making each song fresh and unassuming. Getting to know the Lily Allen through her music is half the fun and it is her fans that hope the British songstress becomes a permanent fixture in America.
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