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At 24, British artist Lola Young says she is the happiest she’s ever been, after overcoming years of mental health struggles that nearly derailed her promising musical career.
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Her viral hit “Messy” made her a breakout star, but Young began writing songs at 11; her Coachella debut left her stunned by the overwhelming cheers and surreal audience response.
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Coming from a difficult childhood, Young used music as an escape; at 16 she performed at the Bedford Pub, catching the attention of Nick Shymansky, Amy Winehouse’s former manager.
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Young felt an instant bond with Shymansky, saying no other manager understood her like he did; their partnership transformed her career and gave her a stronger sense of artistic direction.
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Inspired by Joni Mitchell’s Blue, Young says she broke down hearing “A Case of You” and aspired to create that same emotional impact through her own powerful songwriting.
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Despite dark years when she didn’t care about herself, Young found change a year ago; now she thrives on live performance, copes with criticism better, and embraces her growth with pride.
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