”, which sank into my soul so much that I wanted to get to know its performer, the owner of an androgynous appearance and breathtaking curls, better. Like many others, I didn’t immediately understand whether it was a man or a woman singing, but this only piqued my interest.
Europe became acquainted with the LP only with the release of the song “Lost on you”, although its popularity in America came already in 2012, after the release of “Into The Wild”
Those who heard the LP at least once were captivated by the beauty of her voice, her whistle (which she demonstrates in many songs), her lyrics filled with deep meaning and personal experiences, her energy, and even her manner of dressing. Not to mention the mesmerizing ukulele playing!
The LP has an attractive charm that, despite the singer's pronounced androgynous appearance, indicates great sensuality. Interested, we collected some information about LP, and are happy to share our findings with you. After the first few videos, the question of “is LP a guy or a girl” disappeared by itself. Her charming smile left no reason for doubt.
The nickname LP comes from real name singers (Laura Pergolizzi). Yes, she has Italian roots. She has been using this pseudonym for a very long time, since the time when she moved from the suburbs of New York after graduating from LP High School.
Laura has a talent for getting right into your soul, just try listening to acoustic versions of her performances.
Laura did not have the opportunity to tell her mother about her unconventional sexual views.
And dad for a long time I thought it was just a teenage hobby and only recently realized that it was not so. But in any case, I never received criticism or negativity from my parents. I still don't receive it.
LP began her career as a songwriter. Her collection includes songs for Rihanna and Christina Aguilera.
Beautiful People ( Beautiful people) was written for Christina Aguilera and co-written by Nicole Scherzinger ( Nicole Scherzinger) in her country house in the mountains. She was damn calm and lounging in bed, and I was working on a fluffy rug nearby and thinking: “Well, that’s strange. How surreal and damn cool everything turns out.”
About his clothing style, LP says that everything happens naturally.
I have been honing my style for a long time and still strive to achieve maximum correspondence between my inner state and appearance. IN this moment I am pleased that I feel very comfortable in my own skin, and this can be said about all areas of my life and creativity.
The LP look is complemented by the ever-present sunglasses.
I don't know if I'll continue to wear sunglasses if... the world will stop scaring me. It always seemed to me that dark glasses were a part of me, just as we perceive them to be a part of Roy Orbison.
LP jokes without hesitation about the topic of looking like a man.
“I have many stories when I was mistaken for a guy,” says L.P., “women with daughters jumped out of the shower at the sight of me in the Midwest shouting “what are you doing in the women’s shower?” I reacted with a smile - “Easy, lady! Relax and calm down. Your daughter is not in danger."
LP has never hidden her relationship with (Tamzin Brown). They are currently separated. Everything indicates that the super hit "" tells the story of this particular breakup. “Baby, you broke my fucking heart, but I'll still wear a great suit and stay cheerful... You'll miss me, baby. A deep drag of a cigarette... Curtain.”
The entire album was written under inspiration from a lost love.
This was the starting point of my inspiration. I felt lost and disoriented and frantically searched for answers to what was really going on.
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This singer cannot be confused with anyone else. LP is the owner of a unique voice with a signature hoarseness. Her songs captivate with their sincerity, winning the hearts of millions of fans. She is also known as a songwriter for many popular artists, including Rihanna, Cher and Christina Aguilera.Childhood and family
The real name of the LP singer is Laura Pergolizzi. She was born on March 18, 1981 in Long Island, USA, to Italian American parents. Her maternal grandparents emigrated to New York State from Naples and Palermo.A loving father and mother supported Laura and were always on her side. The girl's parents were not human creative professions, but her mother's hobby was singing, and she liked Laura's passion for music.
In an interview, the singer speaks with touching warmth about her parents and thanks them for main lesson in life. “Don’t adapt to others, be yourself,” her mother, an ethnic Italian, often told her. “Take what is happening with humor, and be able to insist on your own,” advised my father, in whose veins both Italian and Irish blood flowed.
The girl herself learned to play the harmonica and ukulele, and her voice, inherited from her mother, is already early childhood amazed with its strength and expressiveness. 
When Laura graduated from school in 1996. Walter Whitman selection life path didn't stand in front of her. It was not easy for her to come to terms with early death mother, but the father supported his daughter, and Laura, deciding to take up musical career, went to the capital of the state of New York, where grandiose prospects opened up for her. By this time, she had come up with the pseudonym LP, making it up from the initial letters of her first and last name.
L.P. Start
In New York, the girl began performing in the duet Lionfish. The lineup also included LP's friend Alicia. The two named the group by combining their zodiac signs - Leo and Pisces. Their music was difficult to classify as any genre: the guys performed both melodic ballads and industrial avant-garde. Lionfish gave concerts in clubs and toured America. The LP's vocals were immediately memorable and delighted listeners. 
The girl’s unusual appearance did not go unnoticed: unruly curls, which she owes to her Italian roots, pale skin, bright eyes on a thin face. The girl did not wear makeup and preferred suits that elegantly emphasized her androgynous appearance.
Lionfish - Next Time In addition to working with Lionfish, the singer collaborated with the band The Plan and briefly performed in the group Cracker. LP's voice can also be heard on backing vocals by Cracker frontman David Lowery. It was he who helped the girls from Lionfish record a demo record. The band's full-length album, Too Much Love, also recorded at David Lowery's studio, included 11 tracks written by the LP. The disc sold out within days of its release.
First popularity
In 2001, the singer presented her debut album. The “Heart-Shaped Scar” disc was again produced by David Lowery. The album had incredible success, LP was called the discovery of the year and was predicted for the girl resounding success. The composition from this record was performed in the drama “ Eternal values"with Glenn Close. 
Three years later, LP released a second album, recorded with Linda Perry, one of the members of 4 NonBlondes. The bright pop-rock “Suburban Sprawl & Alcohol” brought popularity to the LP and attracted the attention of bosses music industry.
One of the executives at Jam Records invited the young singer to record her next album at their studio. LP happily agreed, understanding the need for producer support. However, cooperation with the famous studio did not work out. The producers didn't like it appearance girls, they insisted on changing their image. But LP, who feels comfortable in men's suits and black sunglasses, did not meet them halfway. True to form, she terminated her contract with the label less than a year later.
Confession
Left without producers, the girl continued to write songs and perform. Her popularity grew, she wrote some of her compositions to order for recognized pop music stars. She has succeeded a lot in the profession of a songwriter. Between 2006 and 2014, LP wrote songs for Cher, Christina Aguilera, Leona Lewis and Rihanna. 
However, she refused to sell the most personal songs. They were included in her next album. "Forever for Now", recorded in 2014 on Warner Studios Bros. Records, became a real breakthrough in creative career singers. The compositions from this record revealed the girl’s name to the whole world.
In 2016, the singer’s fourth album was released. Quite expectedly, “Lost on You”, named after the main track, became a sales leader in both America and Europe.
LP - Lost On You
The singer tours a lot; at the end of 2016 she performed in Russia.
Personal life LP
The singer has never hidden her orientation - she prefers girls. Her mother never found out about it, and her father in her youth thought it was some form of teenage rebellion. But realizing that this was not feigned, but her true nature, he, as always and in everything, supported his daughter. 
The singer is fond of yoga. Her love for accessories in the shape of crosses raises many questions. But in an interview, the girl said that she is not religious, and for her crosses are a symbol of rock music.
LP now
After the triumph of her fourth album, the singer tours a lot. She performed at the festival New wave"in 2017. In 2018, she visited several cities in Russia with concerts and promised to return in 2019.LP - Recovery
LP works a lot, she writes songs for the new album, which is predicted to be an unprecedented success. The girl cooperates with famous producers, Isabella Summers, and Rob Cavallo (producer of "Green Day").
2017-07-13
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Lauren Ruth Ward first appeared in the work of Laura Pergolisi in the video for “Lost On You”. It soon became known that this was not just a guest actress, but the singer’s lover. Folk singer Lauren Ruth Ward was born in 1988 in Baltimore, for some time she performed with an indie folk group, and also wrote songs herself. She signed her first contract with the recording studio Copeland Entertainment in 2014, after successfully performing the song "Just A Fool", in a duet with Mike Squillante.
Lauren performed a lot at charity festivals and participated in charity events. “Music touches all races, genders and ages. I have hope that the song will be able to overcome all barriers and reach human consciousness and touch the hearts of people, bringing into them a piece of goodness and mutual respect,” says Lauren. “Through music, we can show compassion to those who have already suffered from violence and attract the attention of those who can help them. I hope one day I will reach a point where I can give generously to charity. I feel the need for such actions and their importance.”
Lauren Ruth Ward met LP at a time when she was having a hard time breaking up her relationship with Tamzin Brown. As a result of mental torment, the song was born, which brought her worldwide popularity. Lauren, who supported the singer, finally “healed her heart.”
Lauren Ruth Ward ft. Mike Squillante - Just A Fool (Christina Aguilera and Blake Shelton cover, December 5, 2012)
In confirmation of their Serious relationships the girls got a paired tattoo - both now have the letter “L” on their arm, representing the name of their beloved. The collaboration of the two singers had a beneficial effect on the work of both. Lauren recently released a provocative video “Make Love To Myself”, in which she herself acted as a director. The video plays on the lesbian theme: Lauren changes many lovers from frame to frame - so that in the last frame she can see a smiling Laura...
On July 12, 2017, 36-year-old Laura and 29-year-old Lauren Ruth Ward decided to make their relationship official. They signed in Paris, during the European LP tour, which is taking place with truly triumphant results.
"This is true! We did it! Well, she did it, but I was going to do it anyway, so it's over! She asked, I said “Yes” and BOOM – we got married...” Laura commented on the expressive photo on her Instagram page.
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LP (real name Laura Pergolizzi, born in 1981) – American singer, singer-songwriter. The songs of her authorship were taken into their repertoire by such performers as Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, Rita Ora, Backstreet Boys, Cher, Joe Walsh, Cher Lloyd, Ella Henderson and others. Laura Pergolisi graduated from Walt Whitman High School in 1996 and moved to New York, where she began performing under...
Biography
LP(real name Laura Pergolisi, Laura Pergolizzi, b. in 1981) is an American singer, songwriter. The songs of her authorship were taken into their repertoire by such performers as Joe Walsh, Cher Lloyd, Ella Henderson and others.
Laura Pergolisi graduated from Walt Whitman High School in 1996 and moved to New York City, where she began performing under the name LP. Her mother is from Naples, her father is half Sicilian, half Irish.
In 2010, after Laura wrote the song “Cheers (Drink to That)” for Rihanna, released on the singer’s fifth album Loud, she moved to Los Angeles. In an interview, Rihanna said that this song is one of her favorites.
In 2012 the LP was named Best Performer of the week (“Artist of the Week”) by Vogue magazine.
In July 2016, the singer successfully performed with the song “Lost On You” (“You Don’t Understand”) in Rome at the Coca Cola Summer Festival 2016. The composition took first place in the charts in Greece and Israel, and also became number 3 in Italy.
On July 12, 2017, in Paris during a European tour, Laura Pergolisi with her friend, folk singer Lauren Ruth Ward.
The video became a friend of a friend (“When we’re high”). The video was published the day after the wedding, which took place in Paris. There are a lot of beautiful women of all races and skin tones are trying to seduce the singer, the heroine of the video. But LP remains cool and sings about loving only one girl... Of course, the central role in this kaleidoscope of beauties is played by Lauren Ruth Ward.
The LP's tour in Europe was a triumphant result. On
The singer’s amazing voice, her signature whistle, lyrics, sensual and filled with personal experiences, energy, a beautiful, inviting smile and, of course, her clothing style cannot leave many people indifferent.
Listen to her acoustic versions of performances, it's worth it!
She touches people’s souls so much that many people want to imitate her. The way you speak, behave, and of course the style of clothing. I was at her concert in St. Petersburg and saw many girls dressed in skinny jeans, boots, a white shirt and a cropped jacket. Of course, for Loire with her androgynous appearance, funny curls, open smile, this style is like a second skin. It’s hard to imagine her in anything else, this image suits her so much. She shows that the best thing you can do is just be yourself and feel good in your own skin.
“I have been honing my style for a long time and still strive to achieve maximum consistency between my internal state and external appearance. At the moment, I am content with the fact that I feel very comfortable in my own skin, and this can be said about all areas of my life and creativity.”
When I look at Laura, it seems that she is elusive and tries to hide behind her curls, or behind the glasses that she wears very often. And this makes you want to peer into her face even more, her facial expressions, her smile. I would like to solve the mystery of this amazing personality.
Laura does not wear makeup, except for participation in television filming, and then it is only foundation and powder. When it comes to clothes, she prefers to wear cropped jackets or her favorite leather jacket ( Saint Laurent), T-shirts or shirts, skinny jeans, boots and a hat (Worth & Worth). Sunglasses, until 2015 she loved classic style Wayfarer Ray Ban. She now favors aviator or Lennon style, I think the sunglasses she currently likes to wear are from Oliver Peoples.
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As for jewelry, Laura has been wearing one earring, in the shape of a cross, for at least the last 12 years. She always wears a beaded necklace because she likes to meditate. You can often see large rings on your fingers. Two skull rings and a black widow spider ring by Alex Streeter.
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Part of Laura’s image are tattoos; the singer has nine of them (of those that are visible). The most intriguing of them is in the form of a ship on the chest. This tattoo marked a difficult period in her life.
In an interview for a Polish publication, Laura shared how she got this tattoo and what it means.
“I liked the tattoos in nautical style and the very idea of a ship, a journey. I really cared about everything about the journey, the path, and when people carelessly said without thinking: “This is the path,” I said: “Shut up!” (Laughs). I don't like it when the phrase ("This is your way") sounds like an excuse or is used in a negative sense. But when I went through a lot of crazy things and doubted a lot, I realized that this truly a journey, everything is as it should be. Now that I understand it, everything is fine, I accepted my path. (Laughs). You know, I remember I was going to Russia for a performance and I looked at the ships and they were imprinted in my memory. It’s like a flash: “You know what, they should be on my chest!”
The appeal of LP is its self-sufficiency. She doesn't play games, doesn't try to be something she's not. Her courage to be herself makes you fall in love with her. It seems that this is the secret, it’s simple! But everyone has their own path and direction of the ship in this boundless sea of self-searching. And it’s great that there are such people in life and we learn about them, about their creativity and their talent. Really talented with capital letters this word. Laura, we love you!
Laura Pergolizzi or LP (her stage name) is an Italian-born American pop rock singer-songwriter. Completely unconventional, she instantly won the hearts of a multi-million public, making connoisseurs of soulful and sensual music fall in love with her. The creative path and biography of the LP singer turned out to be just as interesting and extraordinary. There are few such unique performers on stage who create their own vibrant musical style.
Childhood and youth
And although the LP singer does not share her biography very willingly with journalists, some information still reaches the press. It is known that Laura was born in 1981 in Long Island in the family of a Neapolitan woman and a Sicilian-Irish man, who emigrated from Italy to America. Both parents were Catholics and raised her in strict Catholicism. Laura's mom Opera singer, died quite early, and her father was in charge of raising the girl. As a child, little Laura was embarrassed to sing and show her voice, so she did it only in the company of someone or when no one heard her. In 1996, barely graduating high school, she moved to New York, even then having big plans and goals for developing herself as a singer.
Musical career. Rising Star
Immediately after moving to New York, Laura took the pseudonym LP (the first letters of her name) and began her difficult path to fame. Regarding the name change, she replies that it was given by her parents full name it seemed too pretentious and official to her. In addition, upon arrival in New York, Laura got a job in a small restaurant where, oddly enough, there was already a singer with the same name. Then friends, in order to somehow distinguish between the two girls, began to call her LP. For some time she performed with the group Lionfish. And a little later, in 2001, she recorded her first album, Heart Shaped Scar. The album might never have seen the light of day if not for the band's manager, Cracker, who, upon hearing LP's vocals, was instantly captivated and invited her to join his band. She later recorded another album. But both the first and subsequent albums remained virtually unknown. The public did not accept the LP, and fame did not come. And her hit Lost on you was generally rejected by recording studios.
song's author
Having not received the desired popularity, LP begins to actively promote himself as an author. She writes songs for such famous artists as Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, Cher and others. According to the singer, she could have been writing songs for a long time, but the dream of performing what she wrote herself turned out to be stronger and eventually took its toll.
Song Lost on you. Breakthrough
After performing at one of the festivals in Italy, the track Lost on you instantly blew up all the charts and topped all sorts of ratings in Italy and Greece. And then it scattered like a bullet to all corners of the world. In Russia, the song was also received with great enthusiasm. As the singer herself jokes: “I wonder what a person feels now who rejected a song that became a worldwide hit many years ago?” The single became business card LP and was finally appreciated. According to the singer herself, this song is dedicated to her past love- Tamzin Brown. And talks about those strong feelings that she felt for the girl.
Personal life
The LP singer is not very willing to talk about her personal life, as well as her biography. But rumors about her gay have been going since when she was just starting her creative path. Today she openly declares that she is a lesbian. And in 2011, her affair with Tamzin Brown was actively discussed in the press. But a few years later their relationship comes to an end. At first, LP suffers from lost love, delving into creativity, but soon enough he begins dating Lauren Ruth Ward. And already this summer they burst out big changes in the biography of the singer LP. The photo she recently posted on her page was captioned good news: Lauren proposed marriage to LP. To which the latter responded positively.
Fans instantly reacted to the post and began to congratulate the couple on their engagement, which took place in Paris. She demonstrates her freedom-loving lifestyle on her Instagram page, where she posts details of her biography and photos of her personal life. The LP singer is not yet planning to have children, and, apparently, the company of her lover and close friends is quite enough for her now.
Fashion style
In addition to her amazing singing abilities, one cannot help but pay attention to the singer’s extravagant appearance. LP has been following one style direction for many years. She herself characterizes it as androgyny. For example, sunglasses are her eternal companion. She explains her love for tinted glass as convenience and protection from outside world. Narrating her biography, the LP singer also admitted that in teenage years I was delighted that I also made sunglasses part of my look.
Another interesting detail of LP's style is the ever-present earring in the form of a small cross, which she received from Madonna 15 years ago and is very fond of. The singer's clothing style is very original. She prefers men's style - strict, but comfortable. Blazers with a masculine cut, tailored to the figure, a leather jacket, tapered dark trousers, rough boots and massive rings in the shape of skulls. We can say that this image completely reflects her way of thinking, biography and personal life singers. The photo of the LP on the cover of the third album perfectly shows the essence of her non-standard image.
And what certainly distinguishes her from the sleek divas of the music industry is that LP does not use makeup at all, making an exception only for filming and her concerts.
Extraordinarily talented, unique and free as a bird, she deserves to be at the top of the music industry.
