Release Date: Sep 19, 2025
Genre(s): R&B, Pop/Rock
Record label: Island
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Superceding Doja Cat's "Say So", and Olivia Rodrigo's debut single "Driver's License", to name a few, Young's "Messy" found itself soundtracking a plethora of lip-sync videos, established by Kylie Jenner. Unlike other tracks adopted by influencers, "Messy" found its success almost immediately, being picked up the same year it was released - unlike Chappell Roan's "Pink Pony Club" (2020), which didn't gain the traction and recognition it deserved until almost half a decade later. Not just a break-out track, "Messy" also served itself up at the first tease for Young's debut record - This Wasn't Meant For You Anyway.
Lola Young burst onto the scene with the viral anti-anthem "Messy," a forceful single that felt like reading through someone's unfiltered notes app at 3 a.m. "I'm not skinny, and I pull a Britney every other week," she howls. “But cut me some slack, who do you want me to be?" It was a question, but also a warning to dial back your expectations: Young is far from interested in being your typical pop star.
Last June, Lola Young released her debut album, 'This Wasn't Meant For You Anyway', catapulting her into pop's spotlight with its triumphant first single, 'Messy', and carving a character for herself who’s recognised for her incredibly unfiltered lyrical style and soulful vocals. A little more than a year after this success, Lola Young keeps the momentum going with the release of her sophomore album, 'I'm Only F**king Myself' - a collection of similarly candid, alt-pop songs . Except, this time, she's not trying to stay in anyone's 'good books'.
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