Amy Winehouse (1983-2011) was a British singer-songwriter known for her powerful contralto vocals and her fusion of jazz, soul, and R&B. Her album Back to Black (2006) won five Grammy Awards including Record of the Year and Best New Artist. It has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. She struggled publicly with addiction and eating disorders and died of alcohol poisoning at age 27. She is a member of the 27 Club alongside Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, and Kurt Cobain. Her signature song Rehab was nominated for Song of the Year.

What Is Back to Black About?

Back to Black is Winehouse's second and final studio album, inspired by the end of her relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil. The album blends 1960s girl-group production (created by producer Mark Ronson) with Winehouse's raw, confessional lyrics about heartbreak, infidelity, and self-destruction. The title track, Back to Black, describes returning to depression after a breakup. The album is considered one of the greatest of the 21st century.

What Is the Song Rehab About?

Rehab (2006) describes Winehouse's refusal to attend rehabilitation for her substance abuse. The chorus — they tried to make me go to rehab, I said no, no, no — became one of the most quoted lyrics of the decade. The song won three Grammys. In retrospect, its celebration of resistance to treatment has been re-evaluated as a tragic statement.

How Did Amy Winehouse Die?

Winehouse died on July 23, 2011, at age 27, at her home in Camden, London. The cause was alcohol poisoning — her blood alcohol level was more than five times the legal driving limit. She had been abstinent from alcohol for several weeks before a relapse on the night of her death.

Can You Talk to Amy Winehouse?

Amy Winehouse is available as an AI companion on HoloDream. Her voice carries everything she felt. That was always too much.