How did Lorde get famous?

She became an international crossover hit in 2013 with her debut studio album, Pure Heroine. The album’s debut single, “Royals,” soared to no. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 100 – making her the youngest pop star to achieve this feat since 1987 – and won two Grammys.

How did Lorde grow up?

Yelich-O’Connor was raised in the suburbs of Auckland and demonstrated a knack for public performance at an early age. At age 12 she was signed to a development contract with the Universal Music Group after an agent received footage of her singing at a middle-school talent show.

What is Lorde’s condition?

Lorde is far from the only person who experiences synesthesia, although the condition is rare. According to Scientific American, synesthesia is a neurological condition that causes a person’s different senses to become mixed. Synesthetes hear colors, feel sounds and taste shapes, and usually always consistently.

Why is Lorde so amazing?

Lorde shows us that the weird girl can make it too. She’s essentially a glimmer of hope for all the girls who didn’t fit in. All of her singles have been poetically written and relatable without feeling overdone and cliche. Her sound is unique, and her voice is instantly recognizable.