Bayli (singer)

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Background information
Birth nameBayli Mckeithan
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Rapper
Years active2018–present
Website www.iwannameetbayli.com
Musical career
Origin Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
Labels Warner Chappell Music
Formerly ofThe Skins

Bayli Mckeithan, known professionally as Bayli (stylized all caps), is an American Pop and R&B singer. Raised in Brooklyn, New York, she first gained fame as part of the music band The Skins, with which she released one EP and various singles. Following the group's hiatus in 2018, she began the solo project, BAYLI.

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Career

The Skins

Bayli was the lead vocalist of Brooklyn-based rock band The Skins, which she formed as a teenager with her siblings Reef (drummer) and Kaya (bassist and vocalist), as well as with friends Russel Chell and Daisy Spencer (guitarists). [1] [2] [3] [4] The band was signed by Rick Rubin and released an EP, Still Sleep. [2] [3] The Skins went on tour with DNCE. [5]

Rolling Stone named The Skins as one of their top ten new artists to know in 2016. [6]

In 2018, The Skins went on hiatus after leaving their label; they eventually made an amicable decision to disband. [7] [8]

Solo career

Bayli grew more interested in songwriting after the disbandment of The Skins, and with the encouragement of friends, decided to work as a solo artist. [8] In explaining the decision, she stated that she felt her purpose was to share what she was creating, and that she needed to release her own music to "gain clarity." [7] Bayli released her solo debut single, "MYOB: Or Whatever" in 2018. The song was co-written with Justin Tranter. [9] She subsequently released R&B single "Underneath," which featured on her mixtape "SUMMER." [10]

In 2020, Bayli released singles "sushi for breakfast," "boys lie," and "clown shit." [11] [12] [13] [14]

Bayli released single "16" in 2021. The song described her mother's life story, as well as her ambition and influence on Bayli; it was reworked into a memorial song after her unexpected death. [2] [15] It and previous singles were included in debut EP, stories from new york, which also released in 2021. Bayli said the EP's concept "came naturally," as after making songs for the project, she noticed they all had a common thread relating to her New York City background, stating that "with all the ways the city has influenced my identity with music and art and fashion and even my family's identity too, it just felt so right." [16] The EP also embodies her desire to share stories from a new perspective: "As a Black woman, as a queer person, as a person at the intersection of all these things, I would love to be there to tell new stories. That’s what stories from new york is." [2]

In 2022, Bayli received broad recognition for her single "TELLY BAG", an ode for her love of the Telfar bag. The Fader featured the single as a "Song You Need." It and Paper praised "TELLY BAG" for its "effortless breeziness" and "laidback vibes." Reviewers noted "TELLY BAG"'s explicit queerness and connection to queer culture, with BroadwayWorld describing it as a "gay anthem." [17] [18] [19] [20]

Bayli released a second EP, Stories 2, in October 2022. [21] Following the release, she went on tour with Magdalena Bay. [8]

Metro Weekly spotlighted Bayli as an Editor's Pick musician. [4]

Collaborations

Bayli has had several official remixes for her singles: "sushi for breakfast" with Junglepussy, "boys lie" with SEBii, and "clown shit" with Sophie. [11] [12] [13] [14]

Bayli collaborated with Gia Woods on the single "Spend It." [22]

Personal life

Bayli has stated she does not have a specific label she uses in terms of her sexuality, which is on a spectrum; however, she does identify as queer and gay. [17]

Influences

Bayli has cited The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill as a musical influence. [23]

Tours

Headlining

Supporting

Special guest

Performances

Discography

see also: The Skins discography

BAYLI discography
EPs3
Singles13
Featured singles14
Promotional singles2

Extended plays

YearTitleEP details
2021Stories from New York
2022Stories 2
  • Release: October 21, 2022
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
2023BOTH (Remix Pack)
  • Release: November 10, 2023
  • Features: Sophie Gray, DLMT, & Angelus
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Sushi for Breakfast"2020Stories from New York
"Sushi for Breakfast (Sped Up)"Non-album single
"sushi for breakfast (Remix)"
(ft. Junglepussy)
Non-album single
"Not Safe"Stories from New York
"Boys Lie"Stories from New York
"Boys Lie (Remix)"
(ft. Sebii)
Non-album single
"Not Safe (Acoustic)"2021Non-album single
"Sick!"
(ft. iLoveMakonnen)
Non-album single
"16"Stories from New York
"Telly Bag"2022Stories 2
"Think of Drugs"
"Act Up"
"BOTH"
(ft. Sophie Gray)
2023Non-album single

As a featuring artist

SongYearAlbum
"Best I've Ever Had"
DLMT & VINNE (ft. BAYLI)
2019Non-album single
"Find A Way"
Duckwrth (ft. Alex Mali, Radio Ahlee & BAYLI)
2020SuperGood
"Clown Shit"
BABYNYMPH & BAYLI
Non-album single
"clown shit (up the wall) [SOPHIE Remix]"
BABYNYMPH, BAYLI & Sophie (musician)
Non-album single
"Busy (BAYLI Remix)"
Nina Las Vegas & BAYLI
2021Non-album single
"Mind Games"
DAGR, BAYLI, LYAM & HANABII
2022Fade on Back
"Spend It"
Gia Woods & BAYLI
Heartbreak County, Vol. 2
"demon time"
Mura Masa & BAYLI
demon time
"Superstar"
That Kid & BAYLI
Superstar
"Enter the Chat"
Sonikku ft. BAYLI
2023Whirlwind of Malevolence
"Kissing Practise"
Kai Whiston & BAYLI
Quiet As Kept, F.O.G. (Extended Cut)
"PURPLE APE"
CONNIE & BAYLI
Hi_TEK MZK, Vol. 1
"Ethical Plum"
Chaos Chaos ft. BAYLI
2024Non-album single
"Catch Me [Glimji's Illusion]"
twst ft. BAYLI & MEYY
Non-album single

Promotional singles

TitleYearAlbum
"howlin' 404 (BAYLI cover)"
DEAN
2020Non-album
promotional singles
"sushi for breakfast (Live Orchestral Symphony)"

Other appearances

TitleYearAlbum
"Jingle Bells"2020 Happiest Season (Music from and Inspired by the Film) [Deluxe Version]

Music videos

TitleYearAlbumDirector(s)Remarks
"sushi for breakfast (official visualizer)"2020Stories from New YorkTawfick
Matt Lucier
Justin Miller
"clown shit / (up the wall) (Sophie remix) (official visualizer)"Contains both "Clown Shit" (BABYNYMPH) and "clown shit (up the wall) [SOPHIE Remix] singles.
"not safe"Stories from New YorkJustin Miller
"not safe (acoustic)"2021HowRU? Ent.
"SICK!"Justin Miller
"16"Stories from New YorkJoshua Medina
"foreigner"
"TELLY BAG"2022Stories 2Quinn Blackburn
Justin Miller
"act up"Alex Gayoso
"pressure"Quinn Blackburn

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