Liz (musician)

Liz
Birth name Elizabeth Abrams
Born Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres R&B,[1] pop[2]
Occupation(s) Singer[3]
Years active 2013–present
Labels Mad Decent, Columbia Records
Associated acts Diplo, Sophie
Website lizy2k.com

Elizabeth Abrams,[4][5] better known by her stage name Liz (often styled as LIZ[6]), is an American singer from Tarzana, Los Angeles, California.[7] She has been signed to Mad Decent label.[8]

Life and career

Born and raised in Los Angeles,[9] Liz started working with songwriters and producers at age 13.[10]

In January 2013, she released the single, "XTC".[11] Her second single, "Hush", was released in May 2013.[12] In that year, she toured with Charli XCX.[13] Her collaborative song with Ryan Hemsworth, entitled "Day n' Nite", was also released in 2013.[14]

In February 2014, she released Just Like You.[15] The EP featured a guest appearance from Tyga and was produced by Lido, C.Z., and Mike Parvizi.[16] She also collaborated with Pharrell for "That's My Man", which appeared on The Amazing Spider-Man 2 soundtrack.[17]

Discography

EPs

Singles

Guest appearances

References

  1. ↑ Cragg, Michael (December 24, 2013). "LIZ – All Them Boys: New music". The Guardian. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  2. ↑ Geslani, Michelle (May 2, 2014). "Listen: LIZ’s sunny new pop song “That’s My Man”, produced by Pharrell". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  3. ↑ Murray, Robin (May 27, 2014). "Introducing... LIZ - Mad Decent endorsed pop newcomer...". Clash. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  4. ↑ Michael, Patrick St. (September 30, 2014). "tofubeats calls on pals for his ‘First Album’". The Japan Times. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  5. ↑ Rettig, James (August 19, 2015). "Q&A: LIZ On “When I Rule The World” And Her Plans For The Future". Stereogum. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  6. ↑ Hughes, Josiah (July 28, 2015). "LIZ - "When I Rule the World" (video)". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  7. ↑ Vazquez, Neil (August 6, 2014). "Tumblr Artist Liz Sets Her Sights on Stardom IRL". LA Weekly. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  8. ↑ Lipshutz, Jason (February 20, 2014). "LIZ, 'Y2K': Exclusive Song Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  9. ↑ Catarinella, Alex (May 19, 2014). "Sick of Nineties Nostalgia? LIZ Brings Back Y2K Sounds and Style". Style.com. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  10. ↑ Montgomery, James (February 27, 2014). "Bow Down, Glitches: Meet Liz, Mad Decent’s Queen Of ‘Sailor Moon R&B’". MTV. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  11. ↑ Fitzmaurice, Larry (January 31, 2013). "LIZ: "XTC"". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  12. ↑ Droppo, Dana (June 21, 2013). "Artist of the Week: Mad Decent's LIZ". Pepsi. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  13. ↑ White, Caitlin (April 9, 2014). "Crushing on LIZ: Here's Her Video for "All Them Boys"". Vice. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  14. ↑ Martins, Chris (July 13, 2013). "Ryan Hemsworth and LIZ Bask in '90s R&B Bliss on 'Day N' Nite'". Spin. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  15. ↑ Kramer, Kyle (February 28, 2014). "Premiere: LIZ f/ Tyga "Don't Say"". Complex. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  16. ↑ Frank, Alex (February 28, 2014). "Download LIZ's "Just Like You" EP". The Fader. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  17. ↑ Locker, Melissa (May 1, 2014). "LIZ Teams Up With Pharrell Williams For “That’s My Man”". Time. Retrieved February 1, 2015.

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