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"Royals" is the debut single by New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde, included in her debut extended play (EP) The Love Club EP (2012) and debut studio album Pure Heroine (2013). Lorde wrote the song with producer Joel Little. "Royals" is a minimalist art pop and electropop song with influences of hip hop, R&B, and indie pop.
In September 2013, Lorde released her debut studio album, Pure Heroine, that included "Royals". The record explored a dream pop and minimalist electronic sound. [ 5 ] Released in 2017, her second studio album, Melodrama , showcased Lorde's interest in piano instrumentation and maximalist pop music. [ 6 ]
Lorde won a New Zealand Music Award for the former in 2013 and a Taite Music Prize for the latter in 2014. Her debut single " Royals " earned multiple awards and nominations from 2013 to 2014, including one APRA Award , one Billboard Music Award and one MTV Video Music Award .
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Lorde's debut studio album Pure Heroine containing the single "Royals" was released in September 2013 to critical acclaim; [17] it appeared on several year-end best album lists. [34] The album received considerable attention for its portrayal of suburban teenage disillusionment and critiques of mainstream culture. [ 35 ]
Later that year, Lorde released her debut studio album Pure Heroine, which included "Royals". It charted at number one in New Zealand and Australia, and achieved certifications in several countries. As of June 2021, the album has sold over six million copies worldwide. [ 6 ]
Lorde changed into a white pant suit, a crop top, and a coat before covering Kanye West's 2013 song "Hold My Liquor". [16] The performance was followed by another costume change: a red outfit with a gold crown and cape. [16] A chandelier lit the stage in gold colors and crown images were shown in the background during "Royals".