Highlyy | |
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Birth name | Highlyblessed Sandra Mazina |
Born | London, U.K. | 13 December 2003
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Years active | 2022–present |
Labels | Universal Music |
Highlyy (born 13 December 2003), is a British singer and songwriter.
From Congolese heritage, Highlyy begun to sing at church and school choirs. [1] [2]
After her song "Soldier" blew up on TikTok, in 2022, at 18, she got invited by Oxlade to performe her first ever gig on stage at a sold-out UK show. [3]
In 2024, she collaborated with French rapper Rsko on the single "Passion". [4]
Highlyy speaks English, French, Lingala, and Yoruba. [5] [6] [7]
Highlyy discography | |
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Studio albums | 0 |
EPs | 1 |
Singles | 6 |
Music videos | 5 |
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"Soldier"(featuring Tion Wayne) | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | +243 |
"Time Like This" | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | |
"Peace" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +243 | ||
"Higher (C'est la vie)" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
"Passion"(featuring Rsko ) | 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
"I'm OK" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | Non-album single |
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"Hate" (Idman featuring Lojay & Highlyy) | 2023 | Non-album singles |
"Call Me A Lioness" (Ellie Rowsell featuring Olivia Dean, Melanie C, Shura, Marika Hackman, Rachel Chinouriri, Jasmine Jethwa, Rose Gray, Highlyy, Al Greenwood & Self Esteem) | Non-album single | |
"Plan" (Rsko featuring Highlyy) | Memory | |
"Different" (K-Trap featuring Highlyy) | 2024 | Smile? |
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