Lakeyah
Lakeyah | |
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin , U.S. | |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer, television personality |
Years active | 2020–present |
Labels | |
Formerly of | BTM (2017–2020) |
Partner(s) | Khiante Hardy (2020 - present) |
Lakeyah Danaee Robinson (born February 28, 2001), known mononymously as Lakeyah, is an American rapper, singer, and television personality. Born and raised in
Early life
Lakeyah Danaee Robinson
In 2017, she joined the music duo "BTM" (Beyond the Music) and they achieved over one million YouTube views.[1]
In 2019, she went on a birthday trip for her 18th birthday to
Career
Lakeyah stayed in Atlanta after dropping out of college and went viral for the #FirstDayOutChallenge, a rap challenge celebrating rapper JT from music group City Girls being released from prison. After that challenge and going viral from a freestyle over the song "We Paid" by 42 Dugg and Lil Baby, she was signed to Quality Control Music.[2] On October 9, 2020, Lakeyah released her first single, "Big FlexHER", featuring 42 Dugg.[3] It amassed over 400,000 views in five days[3] and currently has over three million views.[4]
On December 11, 2020, Lakeyah released her debut album, Time's Up.[5] It included the single "Female Goat" featuring City Girls and a Midwest style beat by Detroit producer Reuel StopPlaying.[6] It is Lakeyah's most popular track on YouTube, with over 16 million views.[7]
In the spring of 2021, Lakeyah was named a brand ambassador for Rihanna's lingerie line, Savage X Fenty.[8]
On April 9, 2021, Lakeyah released her second project, In Due Time. The album included features from Gucci Mane and Yung Bleu.[9] After the album's release, Lakeyah was 4th on Rolling Stone's Breakthrough 25 charts, which ranks the fastest rising new artists, behind Cico P.[10]
On June 16, 2021,
Discography
Mixtapes
Title | Mixtape details | Peak chart positions | |
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US |
US R&B/HH | ||
Time's Up |
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In Due Time |
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EPs
Title | EP details | Peak chart positions | |
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US |
US R&B/HH | ||
No Pressure (Pt. 1) | - | - | |
No Pressure (Pt. 2) | - | - |
Singles
As lead artist
Title | Year | Certifications | Album |
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"Big FlexHer"[13] (featuring 42 Dugg) |
2020 | Time's Up | |
"Windows"[14] | |||
"Female Goat"[15] (featuring City Girls) |
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"Poppin"[16] (featuring Gucci Mane) |
2021 | In Due Time[17] | |
"Perfect"[18] (with Yung Bleu) |
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"Easy"[19] | |||
"Too Much"[20] | |||
"I Look Good"[21] | 2022 | No Pressure (Pt. 1) | |
"Mind Yo Business"[22] (featuring Latto) |
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"Real B***h" (with Gloss Up) | No Pressure (Pt. 2) |
References
- ^ a b c Kellman, Andy. "Lakeyah". AllMusic. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ a b c Seabrook III, Robby (December 16, 2020). "The Break Presents: Lakeyah". XXL. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ a b Evgenivna, Daniela (October 14, 2020). "QUALITY CONTROL'S LAKEYAH DANAEE EXPLAINS THE MAKING OF 42 DUGG-FEATURED "BIG FLEXHER" SINGLE". HipHopDX. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Lakeyah – Big FlexHer ft 42 Dugg (Official Video)". YouTube. Lakeyah. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ Halas, Allen (December 22, 2020). "Audio: Lakeyah – "Time's Up"". Breaking & Entering Milwaukee. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ Rytlewski, Evan (December 11, 2020). "Lakeyah teams with City Girls for 'Female Goat' video, shares her 'Times Up' mixtape". 88.9 Radio Milwaukee. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Lakeyah – Female Goat ft City Girls (Official Video)". YouTube. Lakeyah. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ Levy, Piet (April 22, 2021). "Quality Control Music found Lil Baby and Migo stars. Their next bet: Lakeyah". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Callas, Brad (April 9, 2021). "Lakeyah Drops New Project 'In Due Time' f/ Gucci Mane and Yung Bleu". Complex Magazine. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ Blake, Emily (May 5, 2021). "Big Scarr, Cico P, and Lakeyah lead Breakthrough 25 Chart". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Levy, Piet (June 16, 2021). "Lakeyah makes XXL's Freshman Class. She's the first Milwaukee rapper to join the list". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Lakeyah - No Pressure (Pt. 2)". Apple Music. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ "Big FlexHer – Single by Lakeyah". Spotify. December 11, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Windows – Single by Lakeyah". Spotify. December 11, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Female Goat – Single by Lakeyah". Spotify. December 11, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Poppin – Single by Lakeyah". Spotify. April 9, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "In Due Time – Single by Lakeyah". Spotify. December 11, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Perfect – Single by Lakeyah". Spotify. April 9, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Easy – Single by Lakeyah". Spotify. April 9, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Too Much – Single by Lakeyah". Spotify. April 9, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "I Look Good - Single by Lakeyah". Spotify. May 6, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ "Mind Yo Business - Single by Lakeyah". Spotify. June 3, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.