Lowell's 6 favorite songs for baby-making

The up-and-coming singer recommends songs by Michael Jackson, Lana Del Rey, and more

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"You live in a man's world, I live in my own world," Lowell sings in a playground-style chant in the opening of "I Love You Money." Indeed, the Canadian musician, born Elizabeth Lowell Boland, is confidently forging her own path. While the release date for her debut album, We Loved Her Dearly, quickly approaches (look for it on September 16), Lowell is already being lauded as a "pop heroine" whose fun ferocity exudes the playful menace of a young Karen O. She's also unafraid to get controversial. "I'm great at drug references, and writing about sex!" she proudly told The New York Times Magazine.

The Week recently spoke to the fearless singer-songwriter about saxophone solos and Michael Jackson. Below, six songs she recommends:

1. Michael Jackson, "Love Never Felt So Good"

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"This song is love wrapped up in a bundle of happiness."

2. Timber Timbre, "Hot Dreams"

"Sax Solo."

3. Father John Misty, "Nancy From Now On"

"I don't know where to start: the voice, his face... all I know is that '60s swing puts me in a mood."

4. Lana Del Rey, "Florida Kilos"

"Sexy beat."

5. Zeus, "Hello Tender"

"Every song they make is a love child, this one in particular. See them play live."

6. S Club 7, "Friday Night"

"The original 'Friday everyone's out on Friday,' but with real baby makin' groove."

Watch the video for "Cloud 69" below:

(This interview was condensed and edited by Samantha Rollins.)

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Samantha Rollins

Samantha Rollins is TheWeek.com's news editor. She has previously worked for The New York Times and TIME and is a graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.