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Amy Winehouse

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Amy Jade Winehouse (14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011) was an English singer-songwriter known for her deep, expressive contralto and fusion of soul, jazz and R&B. She released the albums Frank (2003) and Back to Black (2006) and received major awards and international fame.

Won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song ("Stronger Than Me"). Back to Black was a commercial breakthrough. She won multiple Grammy Awards in 2008. Her public struggles with substance abuse and related media coverage are well documented.

DeBaser reviews praise Amy Winehouse's distinctive voice and her blend of jazz, soul and R&B. "Frank" is noted for vocal and compositional maturity; "Back to Black" divides critics between admiration for craft and complaints about retro arrangements. Reviews reference awards (Ivor Novello) and public personal struggles covered in the press. Overall a mixed critical reception with consistent recognition of vocal talent.

For:fans of soul/jazz/nu-soul, music critics, listeners exploring 2000s British pop and R&B

 “…and it was so yellow…What the f*** are you talking about, Chris Martin? Is this supposed to be the best British band? It’s enough to make you want to slit your wrists.”

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 “all sizzle and no steak.”

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 “it certainly can't be said that it's bad, the correct adjective seems to be insignificant.”

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 “A mix of Jazz, Blues, R & B, and Soul songs written and performed by one of the most sensual voices I have had the chance to hear in recent years.”

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