Biography of LP (Laura Pergolizzi)
This singer's voice is instantly recognizable. LP has a unique voice with a signature rasp. Her heartfelt songs have won over millions of fans worldwide. She's also penned hits for major artists like Rihanna, Cher, and Christina Aguilera.
Childhood and Family
The real name of the singer LP is Laura Pergolizzi. She was born on March 18, 1981, in Long Island, to a family of Italian-American descent. Her maternal grandparents emigrated to New York State from Naples and Palermo.Her devoted parents were Laura's biggest supporters from day one. While neither parent worked in the arts, her mother's love of singing clearly passed down to Laura.
Laura taught herself harmonica and ukulele, while her powerful, expressive voice - inherited from her mother - wowed listeners from an early age.In interviews, the singer speaks warmly of her parents and thanks them for the most important lesson in life. "Don't conform to others, be yourself," her mother, an ethnic Italian, often told her. "Take things with humor and know how to stand your ground," advised her father, who had both Italian and Irish blood.
Musical Career
In New York, she began performing in a duo called Lionfish with her friend Alicia. They named the group by combining their zodiac signs — Leo (Alicia) and Pisces (Laura). Their music defied categorization: they performed everything from melodic ballads to industrial avant-garde. Lionfish held concerts in clubs and toured across America. LP's vocals were memorable and thrilled the audience.
In 2001, the singer released her debut solo album. David Lowery produced "Heart-Shaped Scar." The album was a massive hit, with LP hailed as the year's breakout discovery and predicted for major success. The album was described by critics as "roaring, bold, defiant."
Flying solo, she continued writing songs and performing. Her popularity soared, and she became a go-to songwriter for established pop stars, proving her talent behind the scenes. From 2006 to 2014, LP wrote songs for Cher, Christina Aguilera, Leona Lewis, and Rihanna.
In 2016, the singer released her fourth album. Unsurprisingly, "Lost on You," named after its lead single, dominated charts across America and Europe.
LP's Personal Life
The singer has always been open about her sexuality—she's attracted to women. Her mother never learned about it, while her father initially dismissed it as teenage rebellion. But once he understood this was who she really was, he embraced his daughter with his usual unwavering support.LP's first serious relationship began when she met actress Tamzin Brown. They were together for years before splitting when Laura began questioning Tamzin's sincerity. The breakup was painful for both. The song "Lost on You" is dedicated to Tamzin.
Following the split, LP started seeing Mexican actress Julieta Grajales. The relationship lasted about a year. August 2023 marked a new chapter when Laura began dating Czech model Iveta Maurerová. The model, 16 years LP's junior, claimed the Miss Czech Republic crown in 2018.
LP Now
LP dropped her seventh album, "Love Lines," in September 2023. Laura broke down what the title means:In February 2024, Laura recorded a video in which she appeared wearing a hoodie in the colors of the Russian flag—a gift from her Russian fan community. The backlash led to her Lithuania concert getting canceled just a week later.[While working on the album] for the first time in my conscious life, I was alone. I was coming out of a relationship, but I was still in love. The album is called 'Love Lines' because I'm capable of several different storylines developing simultaneously, if you know what I mean. Some call it polyamory, but I don't know!
