Who is Lily Allen

Being, as she is, the daughter of prominent British actor Keith Allen, the cynics could easily dismiss the rise of Lily Allen as an act of backroom nepotism, a talent-free starlet helped to the stage by the right connections.

But one listen to her debut album Alright, Still dispels any doubts about young Ms. Allen's star quality. Possessed of a feisty wit and taste for urban storytelling that should see her compared to Mike "The Streets" Skinner, these 11 tracks of sunshine-friendly reggae-pop cover topics including frustrating potential closing-time suitors ("Knock 'Em Out"), being happy when your ex is having a bad time ("Smile"), and having a little brother who likes a bit of a smoke--and not just of the tobacco variety ("Alfie"). Wisely, however, Lily Allen doesn't let the grittiness of the subject matter tarnish the golden pop suss of the songs, a suite of gleaming productions by names including Mark Ronson and Gwen Stefani collaborator Greg Kurstin that take inspiration from the lighter end of reggae and vintage rocksteady. Doubtless some corners of the press will pillory her as a poor role model, but there's an engaging honesty to the likes of "LDN"--a love song to a city filled with teenage muggers, pimps, and crack whores, narrated by someone who's cycling because "the filth took away my license." Like father, like daughter. -- Louis Pattison

For starters, this song has a great, upbeat and bouncy sound. It sounds like liquid sunshine on vinyl. Secondly, the lyrics are about revenge. Lily Allen's boyfriend wasn't faithful and she decides to get even by rounding her friends up and getting even with the jerk. And (to quote the song) "it makes [her] smile." You'll smile, too. Anyone who has a sadistic bent and has experienced love's betrayal can relate......the rest of us will have a hard time resisting Lily's charms because she is infectious (to say the least). -- D. Pawl "mariposarosa2" (Seattle)

Part Two of Two. Enhanced version of the first CD single to be taken from this sensational new British female pop artist's debut album Alright, Still. She's taken the UK by storm, with praises from NME, ID, Time Out, Mixmag, The Observer and more. Features two versions of 'Smile' (Album Version and Enhanced Video) plus 'Cheryl Tweedy' and 'Absolutely Nothing'.

Exclusive enhanced Japanese EP featuring 'Alfie' and 'Smile' lifted from her album Alright, Still. This EP also includes a cover of Keane's 'Everybody's Changing', a reworking of 50 Cent's 'Window Shopper' titled 'Nan You're A Window Shopper' (which is also a bonus track on the U.S. pressing of her album), two remixes ('Alfie' by CSS and 'Smile' by Mark Ronson) plus three enhanced videos: 'Alfie', 'LDN' and 'Littlest Things'.

Part One of Two. Second single pulled from this British popster's Alright Still album, the follow-up to the track 'Smile' which garnered her massive airplay and critical success. Features 'LDN' coupled with 'Nan You're A Window Shopper'.

Part Two of Two. Enhanced CD single, the second cut pulled from this British popster's Alright Still album, the follow-up to the track 'Smile' which garnered her massive airplay and critical success. Features three versions of 'LDN' (Main Version, Warbox Original Dub and Enhanced Video) plus 'Naive'.