Overview
SOUR is Olivia Rodrigo’s debut studio album, released May 21, 2021. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 295,000 album-equivalent units and won three Grammys including Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album, establishing 18-year-old Rodrigo as Gen Z’s defining musical voice.
Chart Domination
“drivers license” debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent eight weeks at #1, becoming 2021’s biggest hit. The song broke Spotify’s record for most streams in a single day by a non-holiday song. “good 4 u” also hit #1, and “deja vu” reached #3, making Rodrigo the first artist to debut their first three songs in the top 10.
Cultural Phenomenon
The album’s raw vulnerability about teenage heartbreak, betrayal, and rage resonated massively. Rodrigo’s songwriting maturity (co-written with Dan Nigro) and vocal power drew comparisons to Taylor Swift and Lorde. “drivers license” sparked massive speculation about ex Joshua Bassett and Sabrina Carpenter, fueling a social media frenzy. The album sold over 5 million copies globally.