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Manhattan, New York, United States (1996 – present)

Fiona Apple (Fiona Apple McAfee Maggart, born September 13, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter. Her albums, Tidal (1996), When the Pawn (1999), and Extraordinary Machine (2005), have sold over five million copies worldwide.

Born in Manhattan, New York, United States, Apple made her break into the music industry when a friend, who babysat for a record executive, handed her employer a demo. Apple’s husky voice, nimble piano skills, and mature lyrics got the attention of Sony executive Andy Slater, who signed her to a record deal.

In 1996, Apple’s debut album Tidal was released by a subsidiary of Sony. The album went on to sell 3 million copies (certified triple platinum) domestically.

Criminal,” the third single from Tidal, became Apple’s breakthrough hit. The song garnered a great deal of attention, in part for its suggestive lyrics (“I’ve been a bad, bad girl…”) but also for the controversial music video, directed by Mark Romanek. The video featured a waifish, half-dressed Apple surrounded by the aftermath of a party, including unconscious party-goers. The video received heavy rotation on VH-1 and MTV and gained the singer immediate notoriety. Years later, Apple said, “I wasn’t (comfortable). And you can see that in the video. It’s not sexy. It’s disturbing.”

Other singles from Tidal included “Sleep to Dream,” “Shadowboxer,” “Never Is a Promise,” and “The First Taste.”
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  • top20fanatico

    Don't forget Brazil this time, Fiona... [6]

    4 hours ago
  • sjm26b

    Every single song of hers is so great/classic status.

    yesterday morning
  • ihurtmybody

    Every Single Night <3

    Saturday afternoon
  • killthepopular

    Surprised that she's so well known. I never heard of her until recently. I suppose this isn't the area of music i usually listen to.

    Friday morning
  • J-Dreamer

    Don't forget Brazil this time, Fiona... [5]

    Thursday evening
  • licordecupuacu

    Don't forget Brazil this time, Fiona... [4]

    Wednesday evening
  • clowezra

    the tour is only going to be in the US apparently :( praying she comes to the UK!

    Wednesday morning
  • kimballsuxxx

    Don't forget Brazil this time Fiona... [3]

    Wednesday morning
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