Lorde, born Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor, is a well-known singer and songwriter recognized for her unique stage name inspired by aristocracy. Her music style is unconventional, and her songwriting is introspective, primarily focused on electropop. Lorde has been awarded two Grammy Awards and has also received a Golden Globe nomination. Her debut studio album, “Pure Heroine,” received both commercial success and critical acclaim.
Aside from her own musical career, Lorde is also known for writing songs for other artists, demonstrating her versatility and talent in the music industry.
Background information
The birthplace of Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor is Takapuna, Auckland, and she was born on November 7th, 1996. Her mother’s name is Sonja Yelich, who was a poet, and her father’s name is Vic O’Connor, who was a civil engineer. The Lorde family includes four children, namely Jerry, India, Angelo, and Ella, and they all grew up in the Auckland suburb of Devonport. At the age of five, Lorde joined a theater group, and her teachers recognized her as a gifted child. She attended Vauxhall School and later joined Belmont Intermediate School.
Profession
In May of 2009, Jim Mora hosted Lorde as a guest on his show “Afternoons,” where she performed a cover of “Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh).” Afterward, she signed with UMG for her development and began creating original songs in 2011. Alongside Joel Little, Lorde recorded twelve songs at Little’s Golden Age Studios.
Lorde gained an appreciation for her art with The Love Club EP, her collaborative effort. Her single “Royals” peaked on the Billboard charts and her debut album, Pure Heroine, received critical acclaim for its unique style. Other notable songs by Lorde include “Tennis Court,” “Team,” “Glory and Gore,” and more. In 2013, she recorded “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.”
Her debut single for her second album, Melodrama, was “Green Light,” which demonstrated her growth as a songwriter. She began working on her third album in 2020 and even discussed her trip to Antarctica in the documentary “Going South.”
Lorde has always been fascinated with royalty and aristocrats, and her image came naturally to her. Her excellent songwriting has been received positively by audiences, and she is also an excellent spokesperson.
Private life
Lorde was in a relationship with James Lowe, a photographer based in New Zealand. Recently, she is frequently seen with her boyfriend Justin Warren who is a music manager. They have not confirmed their relationship. She also wears an engagement ring that has sparked rumors.
Lorde’s net worth
Lorde’s net worth is estimated to be $16 million, which she has accumulated through the sale of millions of copies of her albums and winning 40 awards. In 2016, she purchased a house in the Herne Bay neighborhood of Auckland for $2.01 million. The house includes several bedrooms and a swimming pool. Her successful career has allowed her to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.
