10 tracks · 41 min
LP1 is the debut studio album by English singer and songwriter FKA twigs, released on 6 August 2014 by Young Turks. FKA twigs collaborated with several producers on the album, including Arca, Emile Haynie, Devonté Hynes, Paul Epworth and Clams Casino. LP1 received widespread critical acclaim upon release, and placed high on several year-end critics' lists. The album spawned three singles: "Two Weeks", "Pendulum" and "Video Girl". The album was nominated for the 2014 Mercury Prize and the award for Best Recording Package at the 2015 Grammy Awards. FKA twigs (then known simply as twigs) self-released her debut extended play, EP1, on Bandcamp on 4 December 2012. Music videos were filmed for each of the four tracks and released on her YouTube channel. On 6 August 2013, The Guardian profiled FKA twigs for their "New Band of the Day" feature, describing her as "he UK's best example to date of ethereal, twisted R&B." FKA twigs's second extended play, EP2, was released through the Young Turks record label on 17 September 2013. It was produced by FKA twigs and Arca. In December 2013, she was nominated for the BBC Sound of 2014, and was chosen by Spotify for their Spotlight on 2014 list. …
