Lizzo’s pop stardom has relied only partially on pop hits. Of course, Lizzo’s optimism has provided the narrative thrust of her music since she was toiling in Minneapolis’ indie hip-hop scene long before “Truth Hurts” broke. What’s different about “Special” is how sharp the arrangements are, be it the glistening, note-perfect Pointer Sisters homage of “2 Be Loved”; “Everybody’s Gay,” …
Lizzo’s big year is about to get bigger. I listen to my music all the time.” In person, she’s just as delightful as she is on “Big Grrrls,” which saw her auditioning plus-size dancers to be part of her onstage troupe. “So, I was like, ‘I’m starting a dance agency to represent dancers and models.’ I wanted to have a …
