Lorde is arguably one of the most prominent singers back in 2013, thanks to the huge success of her breakout single "Royals." At 26 years of age, she has released three studio albums, received several awards and accolades throughout the years, and amassed a loyal fanbase.
She has been in the industry for quite some time now, starting when she was only 16. Almost a decade later, fans might be wondering how she is doing following her success and silence, as Lorde has kept much to herself. According to reports, she has an estimated net worth of $16 million as of this year.
After breaking the barriers and becoming an international sensation, the singer-songwriter relies heavily on album sales, concerts, and music streams, reports say.
In 2012, she was named one of the world's most influential teenagers by Forbes Magazine and was included in its "30 Under 30" list.
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Humble Start
Her humble start in the industry has set a tone for the singer, which has led many to question whether she is still a one-hit-wonder.
Lorde, whose real name is Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, is known to take her time with releasing music. Her debut studio album, "Pure Heroine," was released in 2013, seeing massive success following the release of its first single, "Royals."
She won the MTV Song of the Year and the Grammy Best Pop Solo Performance for the hit single, the New York Post reports.
Her second studio album, "Melodrama" came in 2017, a few years after her first, which was understandable. Eyes were on the New Zealand native, given that her debut into the industry came with several accolades and trophies.
The 26-year-old singer did not disappoint, giving audiences a new side to herself, her artistry, and her music with the releases of the singles "Greenlight," "Perfect Places," and "Homemade Dynamite."
"Melodrama" explores Lorde's experience and realization with self-exploration. She enlisted the help of producer Jack Antonoff to collaborate with the album.
With the release of her third album, "Solar Power," questions revolving around her one-hit-wonder status have long faded into the background.
Absurd
Lorde has made it clear that she is here to stay. Her self-awareness and sense of perspective have kept her grounded and going, reports say. So perhaps being labeled as a one-hit-wonder has never really bothered her much.
"I know enough to know that people in my position are symbols and archetypes and where we meet people, in the context of culture and current events, is sort of outside of our control, so I try not to fret too much," she revealed to the New York Times, as she spoke about "Solar Power."
"It's a very funny position to be in. It's absurd," she added. However, it is this mindset that has kept her afloat and relevant in the industry, giving people a glimpse into how her growth has been between "Melodrama" and "Solar Power."
One might even wonder how she was labeled as a one-hit-wonder in the first place, especially after "Melodrama" was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2018 Grammy Awards.
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