Around this time last year, the singer, who also raps and plays the flute (we’ll get back to that in a minute), established an ubiquitous presence in commercials and TV/movie trailers. Listen to her music, and it’s easy to see why - her songs are catchy and self-assured, blending thumping bass and gospel riffs into infectious tracks that are undeniably hers. The Detroit native, who grew up in Houston, has described her music as “church with a twerk.”
Lizzo, born Melissa Viviane Jefferson, has been an underground sensation for years. She performed in indie hip-hop groups before releasing her debut album, “Lizzobangers,” in 2013, followed by another indie release and several EPs.