Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, known professionally as Lorde, is a New Zealand singer-songwriter known for her introspective lyrics, unique vocal style, and genre-bending approach to pop music. She rose to international fame at the age of 16 with her debut single "Royals," which topped charts worldwide. Lorde's subsequent albums, *Pure Heroine* and *Melodrama*, further cemented her status as a critically acclaimed and commercially successful artist, exploring themes of adolescence, fame, and heartbreak with a distinctive and often melancholic perspective. Beyond her music, she is also recognized for her minimalist aesthetic and thoughtful commentary on popular culture.
