Lizzo review, O2 Arena: Pop powerhouse proves she’s a musician for the ages
The IndependentSign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Truth Hurts” – and its now-iconic lyrics proclaiming to be “100 per cent that b****” – helped Lizzo’s status, together with her catalogue of self-love manifesto bops, rocket to stardom. This two-hour set, packed with spine-tingling belted vocals, trilling flute solos, and high-energy dance routines, is a firm reminder that Lizzo is more than a cultural figure; she’s a musician for the ages. Lyrics like “I’m my own soulmate / I know how to love me” might grate some in the real world, but tonight – performed with gusto and a beaming smile – they’re irresistibly charming. On “Rumours”, she addresses internet rumours as headlines such as “Lizzo’s pregnant!” and “Lizzo got surgery” float on the screen behind her.
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