September 5th 2024.
Corinne Bailey Rae, a famous singer from the 2000s, recently opened up about her less-than-pleasant experience with fellow artist Lily Allen. In an interview, Corinne, now 45 years old, accused Lily of starting a campaign against her, which ultimately led to her being labeled as a boring artist in the media.
Corinne had her big breakthrough in 2006 with her hit single "Put Your Records On," which reached number two on the UK charts. Her debut album, also titled Corinne Bailey Rae, even reached number one. However, her success was overshadowed by Madonna's big comeback at the time.
But it wasn't just Madonna who was making headlines. Lily Allen, who had just burst onto the music scene with her number one single "Smile" and debut album Alright, Still, was also causing a stir. Both Lily and Corinne were nominated for the 2007 Brits for the Best British Female award, and in the lead-up to the ceremony, Lily took some shots at Corinne in the press.
In an interview with The Mirror, Lily made her feelings towards Corinne clear, stating "I think she's a bit boring, sorry." She also added that she would be annoyed if Corinne won the award. However, Lily needn't have worried because Amy Winehouse ended up taking home the award that year.
Looking back on that time, Corinne revealed in an interview with The Independent that she was disappointed to hear Lily's negative assessment of her music. In the British press, she was seen as boring and straight because of her acoustic music and old-fashioned style. The fact that she was married at the time also made her uninteresting to them.
Corinne also mentioned that Lily had started a campaign against her, but she chose not to engage. She believed that since Stevie Wonder was a fan of her music, it didn't matter if Lily didn't like it.
But it wasn't just Lily who had something to say about Corinne. Lady Sovereign, another artist from the mid-2000s, also took a jab at her in an interview with The Mirror, referring to her as "Corinne Boring Rae."
Despite the negative attention, Corinne's albums continued to perform well, with her second album The Sea reaching the top 10 in 2010. However, just two years after her breakthrough success, tragedy struck as her husband Jason passed away at the age of 32. The couple had been married for seven years at the time.
Six years later, Corinne found love again with her longtime friend and producer, Steve Brown. They now live together in Leeds and have two children. After taking a break from the spotlight, Corinne has recently seen a resurgence in her career, with her 2023 album Black Rainbows being nominated for the prestigious Mercury Prize Award in 2024.
For the award, she is going up against Charli XCX, Ghetts, and The Last Dinner Party. The Agency has reached out to Lily Allen for comment, but there has been no response yet.
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