Liz (musician)

Liz Y2K
Birth nameElizabeth Nicole Abrams
Also known asLiz Y2K[1][non-primary source needed]
Born (1987-03-16) March 16, 1987 (age 37)[2]
Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer,[6] songwriter,[7] actress[2]
Years active2013–present
Labels
Websitelizy2k.com

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.

  1. ^ a b "LIZ_Y2K". Twitter. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Liz Nicole Abrams". IMDb. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  3. ^ Geslani, Michelle (May 2, 2014). "Listen: LIZ's sunny new pop song "That's My Man", produced by Pharrell". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  4. ^ Cragg, Michael (December 24, 2013). "LIZ – All Them Boys: New music". The Guardian. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Murray, Robin (May 27, 2014). "Introducing... LIZ – Mad Decent endorsed pop newcomer..." Clash. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  7. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference interview_mag was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  8. ^ Michael, Patrick St. (September 30, 2014). "tofubeats calls on pals for his 'First Album'". Japan Times. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "SUPER DUPER NOVA". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  11. ^ Hughes, Josiah (July 28, 2015). "LIZ – "When I Rule the World" (video)". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  12. ^ Vazquez, Neil (August 6, 2014). "Tumblr Artist Liz Sets Her Sights on Stardom IRL". LA Weekly. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  13. ^ "LIZ". Facebook. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  14. ^ He, Richard (October 17, 2016). "LIZ Creates Pure Pop, But Don't Be Calling It a Guilty Pleasure". noisey. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ Klurstein, Marissa (October 30, 2013). "LIZ Y2K". Nasty Gal. Retrieved October 20, 2016.