Rising New Zealand musician Lorde broke out in the United States this year with her number one single "Royals." At just sixteen she became the youngest artist to reach the top spot on the Billboard chart since former teen sensation Tiffany accomplished that feat in 1987.
Her hit single was met with some backlash, as some perceived it be racist. And while the singer-songwriter has managed to attract the ears of young listeners across the nation she apparently does not get why some of her musical peers have been as successful. Now, in a recent interview with interviewmagazine.com, Lorde mentioned a few other entertainers, including two YMCMB rappers, who she feels create music that does not relate to most people's lives.
"Around the middle of last year I started listening to a lot of rap, like Nicki Minaj and Drake, as well as pop singers like Lana Del Rey," said Lorde. "They all sing about such opulence, stuff that just didn't relate to me—or anyone that I knew. I began thinking, 'How are we listening to this? It's completely irrelevant."
Do you agree with Lorde's take on mainstream music like Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Lana Del Rey? Or do you think their music is relevant despite the "opulence" she speaks of? Let us know below.
Source: interviewmagazine.com
