Lola Young's "Messy" is a raw, unapologetic anthem that dismantles societal double standards and embraces the chaos of imperfection. With piercing honesty, the song challenges the relentless demand to strike an impossible balance—clean enough to be accepted but messy enough to seem real. Its emotional resonance has sparked a viral TikTok movement, particularly among mothers, who use the track to highlight the contradictory judgments they face, from being criticized for working too much to being shamed for staying at home. "Messy" transcends music, becoming a… read more
Lola Young's "Messy" is a raw, unapologetic anthem that dismantles societal double standards and embraces the chaos of imperfection. W… read more
Lola Young's "Messy" is a raw, unapologetic anthem that dismantles societal double standards and embraces the chaos of imperfection. With piercing honesty, the song challe… read more
Lola Young is an R&B-rooted, stylistically dynamic vocalist and multi-instrumentalist whose combination of smoky vocals and mature songwriting has prompted comparisons to Amy Winehouse and Adele. Although the South East London native's 2019 debut, the Intro EP, made a significant impression, she experienced her true breakout in 2021. Her atmospheric cover of "Together in Electric Dreams" soundtracked John Lewis & Partners' annual Christmas advertising campaign that year, and she was also shortlisted for the 2022 BRITS Rising Star category, a distinction t… read more
Lola Young is an R&B-rooted, stylistically dynamic vocalist and multi-instrumentalist whose combination of smoky vocals and mature songwriting has prompted comparisons to Amy Winehouse … read more
Lola Young is an R&B-rooted, stylistically dynamic vocalist and multi-instrumentalist whose combination of smoky vocals and mature songwriting has prompted comparisons to Amy Winehouse and Adele. Although the South East London nati… read more