Laila!
American singer (born 2006)
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Laila Smith (born April 19, 2006), known mononymously as Laila!, is an American singer.
Born
April 19, 2006
Laila Smith
April 19, 2006
Occupations
- Singer
- songwriter
- record producer
Yearsactive2023–present
FatherYasiin Bey
Laila! | |
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| Born | Laila Smith April 19, 2006 |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2023–present |
| Father | Yasiin Bey |
| Musical career | |
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| Instruments | |
| Website | flyerthanu |
Early life
Smith is from Brooklyn, New York.[2] Her father is Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def.[3]
Career
She wrote her debut single "Like That!", in 2023 when she was 16.[4] In 2024, she announced her first album, Gap Year!.[5] Half of this album was made at home in her bedroom.[6] She self-produced her album.[7] She performed at Tyler, the Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival in November 2024, alongside well-known viral rappers and musicians.[8][9]
Discography
| Laila! discography | |
|---|---|
| Studio albums | 1 |
| EPs | 1 |
| Singles | 3 |
| Music videos | 2 |
Studio albums
Extended plays
Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US | CAN | UK | WW | TT[11][12] | ||||
| "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
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Director |
|---|---|---|
| "Like That!" | 2024 | Bellamy Brewster |
| "Not My Problem" | Otmara Marrero |
Filmography
- 2021: But Tomorrow (short film by Lin Que Ayoung) as Crystal[13][non-primary source needed]
Concert tour
- The Gap Year Tour (2025) [14]
Awards and nominations
| Organization | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard | 2025 | Billboard 21 Under 21 | Herself | Included | [15] |
