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Laila!
Born
Laila Smith

(2006-04-19) April 19, 2006 (age 18)
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2023–present
FatherYasiin Bey
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
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Laila Smith (born April 19, 2006[citation needed]), known professionally as Laila!, is an American singer.

Early life

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Smith is from Brooklyn, New York.[1] Her father is Yasiin Bey (Mos Def)[2][3]

Career

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She wrote her debut single "Like That!", in 2023 when she was 16.[3] In 2024, she announced her first album, Gap Year!.[4] Half of this album was made at home in her bedroom.[5] She self-produced her album.[6] She performed at Tyler, the Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival in November 2024, alongside well-known viral rappers and musicians.[7][8]

Discography

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Laila! discography
Studio albums1
EPs1
Singles3
Music videos2

Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions
US US

R&B/HH

CAN
Gap Year![4] — — —

Extended plays

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List of extended plays, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
US US

R&B/HH

CAN
IN CTRL! — — —

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles as lead artist, showing selected chart positions, certifications, and associated albums
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US US

R&B /HH[9]

CAN UK WW TT[10][11]
"Like That!" 2023 — — — — — 3 Gap Year!
"Wassup" — — — — — — Non-album single
"Not My Problem" 2024 — 25 — — — 16 Gap Year!
"—" denotes a recording that failed to chart, was ineligible for the chart, or was not released.

Music videos

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As lead artist

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List of music video appearances, indicating, where applicable, the associated album, directors, and year
Title Year Director
"Like That!" 2024 Bellamy Brewster
"Not My Problem" Otmara Marrero

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ "Who Is Laila!? Get To Know The 'Like That!' Rapper With Another Hit". UPROXX. 2024-06-26. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  2. ^ "Laila! Reveals Her Dad Yasiin Bey's Reaction To Her Early Attempts With Music". BET. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  3. ^ a b Corrine, Amber (2024-08-02). "Rising Star Laila! Confirms Yasiin Bey (FKA Mos Def) Is Her Dad: "The Rumors Are True"". VIBE.com. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  4. ^ a b Diaz, Angel (2024-08-16). "Laila! Drops 'Not My Problem' Video, Announces Debut Album 'Gap Year!'". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  5. ^ Jr, Keith Nelson. "Laila! recorded half of 'Gap Year!' at home in her bedroom: "A lot of the project is personal"". REVOLT. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  6. ^ "Laila! Builds on Viral Success With Debut Album 'Gap Year!'". www.complex.com. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  7. ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (2024-10-18). "Tyler, the Creator, Erykah Badu, André 3000 to Perform at Los Angeles' Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2024". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  8. ^ Inman, DeMicia (2024-11-19). "Laila! Talks 'Gap Year!,' Career Goals, And More At Camp Flog Gnaw Debut". VIBE.com. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  9. ^ "Hot R&B Songs". Billboard. 2013-01-02. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  10. ^ Cabison, Rosalie (2023-08-30). "TikTok Billboard Top 50". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  11. ^ Cabison, Rosalie (2023-08-30). "TikTok Billboard Top 50". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  12. ^ "Urbanworld Film Festival 2021". urbanworld.eventive.org. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
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