Liz (musician)
Liz Y2K | |
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Birth name | Elizabeth Nicole Abrams |
Also known as | Liz Y2K |
Website | lizy2k |
Elizabeth Nicole Abrams,[8][9][10] better known as Liz (stylized as LIZ)[11] or Liz Y2K,[1] is an American singer and actress from Tarzana, Los Angeles, California.[12] Her music is described by herself as "Sailor Moon R&B" and "future pop".[13][non-primary source needed] and her music has been continuously stated to be "unapologetically pop" sounding.[14]
Liz gained more attention in 2015 when she released a single, made with producer Sophie, called "When I Rule the World" which first appeared in a Samsung commercial.[15]
She is additionally recognized for her late 1990s/early 2000s influence which is prevalent in both her music and fashion.[16] The "Y2K" in her social media handles is in reference to this.
Early life and career
Liz was born in Los Angeles to
She has stated that she has wanted to be a musician since she was little
Throughout her teens and early twenties, Liz performed acoustically at small venues in Los Angeles with her keyboard and would sell CDs at her shows.[18]
Musical career
2013–present
Liz is Mad Decent's first pop artist and the first woman signed to the label.[22] Before signing with Mad Decent, Liz was writing for and working with many different DJs and studios in the EDM community. It was through this community that she was introduced to Diplo who later signed her to his label in 2013.[7]
Throughout 2013, Liz released two EPs and a total of eight songs which included collaborating with producers such as The Picard Brothers, Djemba Djemba, Ryan Hemsworth, and Kevin Seaton.[23] She also released the music videos for "Hush" and "U Over Them" during this year. The website Kick Kick Snare named Liz as their favorite solo artist of 2013 and stated that her melodies "bend, twist, and weave around the nostalgic backing tracks in just the right way" and that she was "90's influenced, but forward thinking".[24] In addition to this, Charli XCX asked her to open for her True Romance U.S. Tour alongside KITTEN.[25] It was during this tour that Liz sold her Tour CD.
In 2014, Liz released her seven track EP Just Like You which she made available to download for free through her SoundCloud.[23] She also collaborated with Pharrell Williams for the song "That's My Man," which appeared on The Amazing Spider-Man 2 soundtrack.[26] The music video for this song was released the same year as well as her music video for "All Them Boys."
Liz had met and collaborated with producer
During October 2016, Liz released her mixtape, Cross Your Heart, which she made available to stream through her
Liz has stated that being influential and being a "tastemaker" is important to her and her musical career. She places high value on being able to progress with music and pop culture and does not follow music trends without fully understanding the source of that music's origin.[21]
On November 15, 2019, Liz released her first full-length studio album Planet Y2K under Moving Castle with the singles "Diamond in the Dark", "BTR 2GTHR", "Lottery", "Laguna Nights", and "Intuition".[32]
Style and influences
Musical
Liz has stated that she felt she made more original sounding music when she went back and studied the artists that influenced her growing up, such as
Fashion
Liz can often be found wearing big jerseys, pastel colored tracksuits,[19] and vintage pieces that she finds in swap meets.[34] She enjoys clothing that feels nostalgic to her[35] and takes influence from her childhood and the 1990s/early 2000s aesthetic.[34]
She states comfort as a priority in her fashion choices and wears a lot of oversized clothing. She also often mixes tomboy pieces with girly pieces.[34]
Liz believes music and fashion go hand in hand and she is inspired by designers and creative directors with how they "help create iconic moments in pop culture."[31]
Tours
- Mad Decent Block Party (2014)
Supporting
- Charli XCX True Romance U.S. Headlining Tour (2013)
Discography
Liz discography | |
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Studio albums | 1 |
Live albums | 1 |
EPs | 3 |
Singles | 29 |
Mixtapes | 1 |
Demo albums | 1 |
Albums
Studio albums
Title | Details |
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Planet Y2K |
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Mixtapes
Title | Details |
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Cross Your Heart |
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Demo albums
Title | Details |
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Liz: Tour CD |
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EPs
Title | Details |
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XTC |
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Hush |
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Just Like You |
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Singles
As lead artist
Title | Year | Album |
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"XTC" | 2013 | Liz: Tour CD and XTC |
"Underdogs" (featuring Riff Raff) | ||
"Horoscope" | Liz: Tour CD | |
"Every Memory" | Liz: Tour CD and Hush | |
"Hush" | ||
"U Over Them" | Liz: Tour CD | |
"Day n' Nite" (with Ryan Hemsworth) | ||
"Stop Me Cold" | Liz: Tour CD and Just Like You | |
"All Them Boys" | 2014 | Just Like You |
"Y2K" | ||
"Say U Would" | ||
"Do I Like U" | ||
"Don't Say" (featuring Tyga) | ||
"Turn Around" | ||
"That's My Man" | Non-album single from The Amazing Spider-Man 2 | |
"When I Rule the World" | 2015 | Cross Your Heart |
"Tropical Holiday" | 2017 | Non-album singles |
"Queen of Me" | 2018 | |
"Could U Love Me" | ||
"Super Duper Nova" | ||
"Pandemonium" | ||
"Last Call" | Planet Y2K | |
"Diamond in the Dark" (featuring Slayyyter) | 2019 | |
"BTR 2GTHR" | ||
"Lottery" (featuring Aja) | ||
"Laguna Nights" | ||
"Intuition" | ||
"Cloudbusting" | 2020 | |
"We Will Rise" | 2022 | Arknights |
As featured artist
Title | Year | Album |
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"Set Me Free" (Diplo featuring Liz) |
2015 | Non-album single |
"Wild Target" (Henrik the Artist featuring Liz) |
2016 | |
"Do It Again" (Femm featuring Liz) |
2017 | Tokyo Ex Machina |
"No Apologies" (Rytmeklubben featuring Liz and Santell) |
2018 | Non-album single |
"No Apologies" (Synchronice featuring Liz) |
Synchronice | |
"Real Life" (Remix) (Sizzy Rocket featuring Liz) |
Non-album single | |
"Sweat" (Sonikku featuring Liz) |
2021 | Joyful Death |
"Supermodel" (Bonsai Mammal featuring Liz) |
Non-album single |
Guest appearances
Year | Title | Artist(s) |
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2012 | "Poison" | Audrey Napoleon |
"Human" | Zedd
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"Hourglass" | Zedd | |
"Learn to Fly" [as Betty Trouble] | XV | |
"Opium" [as Betty Trouble] | Rusko | |
2014 | "CAND¥¥¥LAND" | tofubeats |
"My Rulez" | Kitten | |
"Live Forever" | Travis Barker | |
"Employee of the Month" | 2 Chainz | |
"Would U Believe It" | Usher
| |
2015 | "Brand New" | Myrne |
"Set Me Free" | Diplo | |
"Wild Target" | Henrik the Artist | |
2016 | "Luxury" | Lil' Fang & Yup'in |
2017 | "Do It Again" | FEMM |
2018 | "No Apologies" | Rytmeklubben |
"Real Life (Remix)" | Sizzy Rocket | |
"Reconcile" | Gent & Jawns | |
"Missing" | Synchronice | |
2019 | "Go Time" | AObeats |
2020 | "Sweat" | SONIKKU |
"WKND" | ||
"Spells On U" | That Kid | |
2021 | "Supermodel (You Better Work)" | Bonsai Mammal |
Music videos
Year | Title | Director |
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2013 | "Hush" | Mike Bishop |
"U Over Them" | Niko Javan | |
2014 | "All Them Boys" | Mike Harris |
"That's My Man" (lyric video) | ||
"My Rulez" (with Kitten) | Kaitlin Christy | |
2015 | "When I Rule the World" | Justin Francis |
2017 | "Do It Again" (with FEMM) | |
2018 | "No Apologies" (with Rytmeklubben) | Chris Helberg |
"Reconcile" (with Gent & Jawns) | ||
"Super Duper Nova" | James Orlando | |
"Pandemonium" | James Orlando | |
2019 | "Last Call" (Afterparty Mix) | James Orlando |
"Diamond in the Dark" (feat. Slayyyter) | Axel Bizzari |
Awards and nominations
Year | Association | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref |
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2021 | AIM Independent Music Awards | Best Independent Remix | "Sweat" (withs Sonikku) (Sophie Remix) | Nominated | [37] |
References
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- ^ a b "Liz Nicole Abrams". IMDb. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
- Consequence of Sound. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
- ^ Cragg, Michael (December 24, 2013). "LIZ – All Them Boys: New music". The Guardian. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
- ^ a b c d Russell, Erica (November 15, 2019). "LIZ'S 'PLANET Y2K' ALBUM SOUNDS LIKE YOUR FAVORITE EARLY 2000S POP RECORD". Nylon. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
- ^ Murray, Robin (May 27, 2014). "Introducing... LIZ – Mad Decent endorsed pop newcomer..." Clash. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e Holmlund, Marcus (June 3, 2013). "DISCOVERY: LIZ". Interview. Retrieved October 21, 2016.
- Japan Times. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
- ^ Rettig, James (August 19, 2015). "Q&A: LIZ On "When I Rule The World" And Her Plans for the Future". Stereogum. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
- ^ "SUPER DUPER NOVA". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ Hughes, Josiah (July 28, 2015). "LIZ – "When I Rule the World" (video)". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
- ^ Vazquez, Neil (August 6, 2014). "Tumblr Artist Liz Sets Her Sights on Stardom IRL". LA Weekly. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
- ^ a b "LIZ". Facebook. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
- ^ noisey. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
- ^ a b Rettig, James (August 19, 2015). "Q&A: LIZ On "When I Rule The World" And Her Plans for the Future". Stereogum. Retrieved October 21, 2016.
- ^ Klurstein, Marissa (October 30, 2013). "LIZ Y2K". Nasty Gal. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
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- ^ a b "Pit Board Editorial". Fast Dates. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
- ^ a b "LIZ releases new track, Ariana Grande drops new video. But which pop princess is more #relevant?". ACCLAIM. October 31, 2013. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ^ a b "LIZ Is Ready to Pop". Vice. August 13, 2013. Retrieved October 21, 2016.
- ^ noisey. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
- ^ "LIZ: THE RULING PRINCESS OF 2000S POP GLOSS". LADYGUNN. July 22, 2016. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ^ a b c "LIZ". SoundCloud. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
- ^ "[BEST OF 2013] FAVORITE SOLO ARTIST: LIZ". Kick Kick Snare. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
- ^ White, Caitlin (April 9, 2014). "Crushing on LIZ: Here's Her Video for "All Them Boys"". Vice. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
- ^ Locker, Melissa (May 1, 2014). "LIZ Teams Up With Pharrell Williams For "That's My Man"". Time. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
- ^ a b Bernard, Jesse (September 30, 2015). "The Unapologetic World of LIZ". The 405. Retrieved October 21, 2016.
- ^ Cragg, Michael (December 23, 2015). "The playlist: the best pop of 2015 – Carly Rae Jepsen, the Weeknd and more". The Guardian. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
- Idolator. December 14, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
- ^ "Nicopanda". Retrieved October 23, 2016.
- ^ a b White, Caitlin (October 17, 2016). "Liz Y2K Goes Full Space Brat On Her New Mixtape And Accompanying Nicopanda Fashion Editorial". Uproxx. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
- ^ "LIZ's 'Planet Y2K' Album Sounds Like Your Favorite Early 2000s Pop Record". November 15, 2019.
- ^ Lester, Paul (January 1, 2016). "Shake it up: the future female pop stars of 2016". The Guardian. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
- ^ a b c Klurstein, Marissa (October 30, 2013). "Nasty Gals in the Wild". Nasty Gal. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ^ Montgomery, James (February 27, 2014). "Bow Down Glitches Meet Liz Mad Decents Queen of Sailor Moon". MTV News. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ^ "Planet Y2K by LIZ". Apple Music. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
- ^ "AIM Independent Music Awards 2021 Winners & Nominees". AIM Awards. August 26, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
External links
- Official website
- LIZ discography at Discogs