Pumps – Amy Winehouse (2006)

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Additional information about this, Amy Winehouse vinyl art.

Amy Winehouse – The Artist

Amy Jade Winehouse (1983 – 2011) was an English singer, songwriter, and musician. With over 30 million records sold worldwide, she was known for her deep, expressive contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres, including soul, rhythm and blues, reggae, and jazz. Winehouse was a member of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra in her youth, signing to Simon Fuller’s 19 Management in 2002 and soon recording a number of songs before signing a publishing deal with EMI. She also formed a working relationship with producer Salaam Remi through these record publishers. Winehouse’s debut album, Frank, was released in 2003. Many of the album’s songs were influenced by jazz and, apart from two covers, were co-written by Winehouse. Frank was a critical and commercial success in the UK, and beyond, and was nominated for the UK’s Mercury Prize.The song “Stronger Than Me” won her the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors.

Pumps – The Song

‘Pumps’ or “F**k Me Pumps” is a song by English singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse from her debut studio album, Frank (2003). Written by Winehouse and Salaam Remi, the song was released in the United Kingdom as the album’s fourth and final single on 23 August 2004 under the title “Pumps”—with “Help Yourself” as its coupling track—reaching number 65 on the UK Singles Chart. A clean radio edit was released for promotional purposes. The track is an R&B song with humorous lyrics about stereotypical “gold-digging” girls, and in general women who rely on their looks to get by. The term “f**k-me pumps” or “FMPs” is a slang expression for sexy women’s shoes, particularly those featuring bare heels.

Amy Winehouse – The Shape

This record is modelled into the side profile of Amy Winehouse sporting her messy beehive hair. Amy Winehouse’s iconic hairstyle was a messy beehive, a conical shape of hair piled high on top of the head. It was often styled with a bouffant effect and frequently involved hairpieces to achieve the desired height and volume. The beehive was a signature look for Winehouse and became a symbol of her unique style. 

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