Known for utilizing a blend of music styles and smooth-talkin’ her way with lyrics as cool as ice, Lorde never disappoints. When “Royals” hit the airwaves in 2012, everyone wanted to know who this chick was. She rose as a trailblazer in the music industry, representing a woman who pushes past the boundaries of traditional bubble-gum pop and tells tales of partying, being with friends and trials/errors with love. Both Pure Heroine and Melodrama demonstrate her creativity and talent as an artist of our generation, unpacking so much emotion. The New Zealand native celebrates her 23rd birthday today and we have a ranking of her top tracks. Bless the queen, Miss Lorde!

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