28 Established 1961 Lifestyle Gossip Wednesday, December 13, 2017 Lily Allen Cabello praises drops first song artists for in three years ‘breaking barriers’ he ‘Smile’ hitmaker hasn’t put out any tunes since her album ‘Sheezus’, but surprised fans on Monday night, by dropping amila Cabello thinks there is a lot of “breaking barriers” in the coming-of-age banger about her wild past. On the track, the music industry right now. The ‘Havana’ hitmaker is thrilled T to see Latin artists getting mainstream recognition now and she sings: “When I was young I was blameless/ Playing with rude C boys and trainers/ I had a foot in the rave ‘cause I was attracted to thinks there has been a big shift in the industry. She said: “I think danger/ I never got home for Neighbors, hey/ When I grew up, noth- that the good thing about social media and the internet is that I feel ing changed much/ Anything went, I was famous /I would wake up like it makes the world smaller and it just kind of breaks down barri- next to strangers/ Everyone knows what cocaine does/ Numbing the ers between languages, between people, between cultures, and I pain when the shame comes, hey (sic)” In October last year, Lily think that might have something to do with that. I’ve been listening debuted a new track at Mark Ronson’s show at The Savoy hotel in to Spanish music forever because that’s just not even Spanish music London. The ‘Alfie’ hitmaker took to the stage to perform three songs to me, it’s just music “But I feel like with everything that’s gone on at the MasterCard Priceless event, including a brand new electronic this year and also with groups like K-pop groups performing on dance track which she created with the superstar DJ. The 32-year-old American award shows and making their way into the mainstream singer was still learning the words to the as-yet-untitled track as she American industry, I just feel like there’s a lot of just breaking barri- had to read most of it from a lyrics sheet. Speaking at the show, which ers. Which I think is super beautiful, and I don’t know exactly what was her first concert in over a year, Lily told the crowd: “I haven’t there is to credit for that, but I’m definitely glad it’s happening.” The played anything for about a year I’m really nervous.” An album should 20-year-old singer likes to reference her heritage wherever she can. be on the way from the British star as she told the audience then she’d Asked on why she chose to give her ‘Havana’ video a telenova been in the studio with Ronson, 42. Before performing the track, she theme, she told Teen Vogue magazine: “I think that it’s really impor- said: “Mark and I have been in the studio a little bit this week.” It was tant to represent and to be proud of your story, and be proud of previously revealed Lily has teamed up with the ‘Uptown Funk’ hit- who you are. And I think that being the most “you” is what makes maker - her long-time collaborator - for her upcoming record and the you different. Also, for me, when I was growing up in Miami, I didn’t producer said she’d channeled the heartbreak caused by her separa- really have anybody that shared my story to look up to. So that’s tion from Sam Cooper into her lyrics. Speaking last year, he said: why, for a long time, I thought that having a career in music was not “We’ve been writing together again on the new record. I feel like possible for somebody like me that was in Miami. “I came from a they are some of the best songs she’s written. “Her voice sounds family that didn’t really speak English, and we had no money to incredible. The stuff I’m working on is some of her most honest and move to LA and do meetings. That was not even in my vocabulary. heartbreaking music ever. She writes so honestly you can feel it.” So I think that’s why, for a long time, it was only by chance that I Mark said he believes the music world needs an “honest” star like Lily auditioned for X Factor. If it weren’t for that chance, I don’t think - who has two daughters, Ethel, six, and Marnie, four, with Sam - that I would even be here. So I just think it’s important for me to be back. He said: “She’s like a needed performer. There’s nobody really authentic and to hopefully inspire young girls and young people doing something like that, really honest.” that share a similar story.” Robbie Williams The Cure’s 40th anniversary Serge Pizzorno: Writing won’t rejoin Take teams are spoiling music That in 2022 BST Hyde Park gig asabian’s Serge Pizzorno he ‘Friday I’m In says artists who use a team obbie Williams has of songwriters usually end ruled out a reunion Love’ hitmakers - K fronted by Robert up with tracks that “lack soul”. The with Take That in the T ‘Processed Beats’ star prefers it R Smith - have produced next five years. The 43- when musicians pen their own year-old singer has dashed 30 million combined sales of 13 studio albums lyrics because they share a part of hopes of him and Jason themselves with the listener. He Orange rejoining Gary and more than 40 singles during their four-decade told the Metro newspaper: “It’s the Barlow, Howard Donald ‘writing team’ thing. “I understand and Mark Owen for shows career, and will celebrate the milestone performing it, it’s like American TV shows, the and new music to mark reason why they’re so great is their 30th anniversary in at the iconic landmark on July 7, with support from because 15 people in a room write 2022. He told the latest it. “I can’t deny the tunes they’re issue of OK! magazine: “I’m Interpol, Goldfrapp, Editors, Ride, Slowdive writing. “I just have time for that in if it’s a five-piece. I’d band that gets in a room and probably be in even if it and The Twilight Sad. James King, Senior Vice smashes it, or a singer/songwriter isn’t. “That being said, ... you get them ... you get a feeling that’s not on any calendar President, AEG Presents commented: “The Cure of their soul.” The 36-year-old for the next five years.” The rocker says it’s frustrating when ‘Giants’ trio have been eye- playing at Barclaycard presents British Summer other people get involved with ing getting Robbie and writing music. He said: “I’m sure I Jason back for what seems Time Hyde Park will be an incredible day where speak on behalf of any songwriter like years, and there was trying to get something together. some hope when Gary said The Cure join the list of other global legends who “You write one that’s great then earlier this year that he someone comes along, ‘I wrote the thinks part-timer Robbie have played the Great Oak Stage. On July 7 we top line melody’, I wrote the cho- and Jason, 47 - who quit in rus.” One person, who he thinks is 2014 - could return in 2022 celebrate the 40th anniversary of a truly nailing it though, is ‘New Shoes’ for a “greatest hits” tour hitmaker Paolo Nutini. Asked who and possibly a record. He said: “I don’t think anything we do with Rob is iconic British band and it’s an honor that they is doing a good job, he said: “Paolo Nutini. I love that guy.” Serge’s comments going to relate to like a big 25-year project. “In fact, I’ll tell you this for come after Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan said Arctic Monkeys and The the first time, we’re looking at 30 years. “We’re planning something to do have chosen to share this magical experience with us in Hyde Park.” It follows the announcement that guitar legend Eric Clapton will head- Libertines are the only indie rock bands of the 2000s that survived. He said: for the 30-year all together. We’re looking that far ahead, something big, “There’s only us and the [Arctic] Monkeys left on that level. “They’re great. maybe a new record, maybe a greatest hits with a big tour.” Howard, 49, line on July 8. The 72-year-old rocker first performed at the London location in 1969 as his debut with new group Blind Faith, and he can’t Kaiser Chiefs too, probably. When we came out in 2004, you had Franz said then he would love to see the five of them back for good, but said he Ferdinand, Razorlight, Kings Of Leon, The Holloways, The Paddingtons, The doubts it will ever happen. He added: “A five-piece would be incredible. wait to return. Eric said: “I have happy memories of performing in Hyde Park in the past and I’m really looking forward to playing there Maccabees, Libertines had just finished. “It was just a good time. We were 22 Whether that ever happens or not, that’s a different story. My gut’s and there was so much good music. Bands were back, there were loads of rock telling me no.