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Who sang Royals?

Lorde released the song Royals. Date of release: 3/6/2013.

Release date: 3/6/2013

Duration: 03:10

Writer(s): Ella Yelich-O’Connor and Joel Little

Producer(s): Joel Little

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This song is about a person who is content with what he has and does not desire wealth.

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Lorde - Short Biography

- Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor is better known by her professional name of Lorde.
- She is a New Zealand singer-songwriter.
- She was inspired by aristocracy for her stage name.
- She is known for her unconventional musical styles.
- She is also known for her introspective compositions.

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Royals was written and composed by Ella Yelich-O'Connor, aka Lorde, and produced by Joel Little. The song was first released on June 3, 2013, on Lorde's debut studio album, Pure Heroine. Royals was a commercial and critical success, and has been hailed as a smart and original song that critiques celebrity consumer culture.

Lorde wrote Royals while in high school as a reaction to what she saw in magazines and on television. She said the song was a critique of celebrity consumer culture.

Royals was released as a single on June 3, 2013, and reached number one on the singles chart in the United States, Canada and New Zealand. The song was certified Platinum in the United States and Canada, and Gold in New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom.

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