Lily Allen, born Lily Rose Beatrice Allen on 2 May 1985 in Hammersmith, London, began her music career in 2005 by uploading demos to Myspace, leading to a contract with Regal Recordings. Her debut single 'Smile' topped the UK Singles Chart in 2006, and her first album Alright, Still (2006) incorporated ska and reggae influences, selling over 2.6 million copies worldwide. Her second album It's Not Me, It's You (2009) shifted toward electropop and debuted at number one in the UK and Australia, earning her the Brit Award for British Female Solo Artist in 2010. Subsequent releases include Sheezus (2014) and No Shame (2018), both reaching number one and eight on the UK Albums Chart, respectively. Allen's style features witty, personal lyrics delivered with a pop sensibility. She has performed at major festivals and hosted her BBC Three talk show Lily Allen and Friends.