It has been over 5 years since Ellie won BBC's Sound of 2010 award.
In that time she has released two studio albums, Lights and Halcyon respectively
and is about to release her third titled, Delirium.
After moving away from her folk debut into an alternative dance direction, Ellie has gained commercial success and industry acclaim. Even becoming a must feature on the newest Motion Picture Soundtrack.
So why after 4 years of being a fan of her music do I find her so unlikable?
It's because I think she is one of the biggest fakes in the industry.
Personal growth is important and change is good. Fine.
Why with her ascending fame has Ellie left behind a wake of friends? Are they not good enough now?
Marina and the Diamonds
Notice Ellie is drinking.
Once good friends, now it's all gone a bit quiet.
Fans speculated that Marina's song 'Better Than That' was about Ellie's attempts to betray her and sleep with her then boyfriend, DJ Matthew Burns.
Quote:
And she'll network 'till her dreams come true
Even if it means getting into bed with you
Everybody's friend, does it ring a bell
I know a little too much, but I'll never tell
Ellie's rep said the story was fabrication, so why did Ellie seem so bothered?
Ellie's ex-boyfriend, Radio 1 DJ, Greg James seemed to enjoy the track.
Jessie J
Jessie was always so giving to Ellie, promoting her singles and album Halcyon (which was flopping at the time) and never getting much back. She was always so sweet, affectionately naming her "Snow White".