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“Lana Del Rey seems to be bothering everybody because she allegedly remade herself from a folk singing, girl-next-door type into an electro-urban kitty cat on the prowl (of course I like her), and they feel she is inauthentic.”

Quote by Liz Phair

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Liz Phair is an American singer-songwriter known for her unique musical style and independent spirit. Born on April 17, 1967, she gained prominence in the 1990s as a representative of indie rock and alternative music with her groundbreaking album 'Exile in Guyville'. more

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