Alanis Morissette (born June 1, 1974) is a Canadian-American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Known for her emotive mezzo-soprano voice, Morissette began her career in Canada in the early 1990s with two mildly successful dance-pop albums.Afterward, as part of a recording deal, she moved to Holmby Hills, Los Angeles. In 1995, she released 'Jagged Little Pill', a more rock-oriented album which sold more than 33 million copies globally and is her most critically acclaimed work to date.

'Jagged Little Pill', which was released on June 13, 1995 was her first album to be released worldwide as her first two albums were released only in Canada. The album was a stylistic departure from her first two albums, which featured a new jack swing and dance-pop musical style. Morissette began work on the album after moving from her hometown, Ottawa, to Toronto; she made little progress until she traveled to Los Angeles, where she met producer Glen Ballard.

The result was an alternative rock album that takes influence from post-grunge and pop rock, and features guitars, keyboards, drum machines, and harmonica. The lyrics touch upon themes of aggression and unsuccessful relationships.

Jagged Little Pill topped the charts in thirteen countries and is one of the best-selling albums of all time. It was nominated for nine Grammy Awards, winning five, including Album of the Year, making the 21-year-old Morissette, at the time, the youngest artist to win the top honor.

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