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Skaiwater

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Skaiwater
Birth nameTyler Ryan Lee Jordan Brooks
Also known asskai, tigerstfu, skaiwater, Young Skai
Born (2000-08-23) August 23, 2000 (age 24)
Nottingham, U.K.
OriginNottingham, UK
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • record producer
LabelsCinematic Music Group

Tyler Ryan Lee Jordan Brooks, (born August 31, 2000), known professionally as skaiwater (previously known as Young Skai), is a British rapper, singer, music producer, audio engineer, DJ, and songwriter from Nottingham.

Career

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In May 2021, skaiwater released their mixtape Happy Hour with an appearance from American rapper Lil Keed.[1] They gained popularity on Tiktok with their hit single '#miles'. In November 2022, they released their album Rave with appearances from rappers Lil Uzi Vert, XLOVCLO, and Prentiss.[2]

In February 2024, skaiwater released ‘rain’ which would go on to gain some traction online, garnering over 2 million streams on Spotify as well as over 1 million views on Youtube.

In March 2024, skaiwater released ‘light!’ featuring Lil Nas X and 9lives. Marking the first feature of Lil Nas X’s career and the second time the two artists have collaborated.[3][4] Their first collaboration occurring in 2018 on Lil Nas X’s song ‘No Love’.[3]

On June 14, 2024, skaiwater released their long-awaited album #gigi with features from Lil Nas X, Karrahbooo and more. Following the release of the album, they supported Bktherula on her I JUST WANNA BE ME tour along with Yhapojj.

Personal life

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Skaiwater is non-binary.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Skaiwater Unveils 'Happy Hour' Mixtape & "Emani" Visual". AllHipHop. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  2. ^ "Skaiwater Drops New Album "Rave"". HotNewHipHop. 12 November 2022. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  3. ^ a b Elibert, Mark. "Lil Nas X Delivers First Guest Verse of His Career on Skaiwater's 'Light!'". Complex. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  4. ^ https://www.instagram.com/reel/C40VWn-uF7M/?igsh=OXRnODdibjRqcW4z
  5. ^ https://twitter.com/skaiwater/status/1618695473002586113. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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