Kaash Paige

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Kaash Paige
Birth nameD'Kyla Paige Woolen
Born (2001-01-08) January 8, 2001 (age 23)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Genres R&B
Occupations
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2018–present
Labels
Website kaashpaigemusic.com

D'Kyla Paige Woolen (born January 8, 2001), known professionally as Kaash Paige (a backronym for Kill All Arrogance, Stop Hatred), is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter from Dallas, Texas. She was signed to Se Lavi Productions and Def Jam Recordings and managed by Roc Nation. [1] [2] She released her debut extended play Parked Car Convos on November 15, 2019. [3]

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Early life

D'Kyla Paige Woolen was born on January 8, 2001, in Dallas, Texas. She started writing and recording in high school, uploading tracks to SoundCloud, where she quickly gained a local following. [4] She attended Mansfield Timberview High School in Arlington. [5]

Career

By early 2019, Paige had attracted attention from several record labels, and eventually landed a deal with Se Lavi Productions and Def Jam Recordings. [6] The single "Love Songs" went viral on various social media platforms and spent six weeks at the top of Spotify's global viral chart, reaching Billboard's Hot R&B Songs chart. [7] On November 15, 2019, she released her debut EP, Parked Car Convos. The remix of "Love Songs" was released in January 2020 featuring 6lack. [6] In March 2020, she appeared on the track "Euphoria" with Don Toliver and Travis Scott. [8] Her debut album, Teenage Fever, was released on August 14, 2020. [9] Which debuted at number two on the US Heatseekers Albums chart. The album received widespread acclaim for its introspective lyrics and infectious melodies. Paige's musical style is influenced by a diverse range of artists, including Erykah Badu, Drake, Mac Miller, SZA, and Frank Ocean. Her ability to blend elements of R&B and rap, coupled with her heartfelt lyrics, has earned her praise from critics and fans alike. In addition to her musical talents, Paige is also known for her openness about her sexuality, identifying as a lesbian. This openness has resonated with many of her fans, who admire her for embracing her identity and using her platform to promote LGBTQ+ visibility in the music industry. Following the success of "Teenage Fever," Paige released her second studio album, "S2ML," on November 18, 2022. [10] While her debut album focused on themes of youth and introspection, "S2ML" explores a more mature and experimental sound, showcasing Paige's evolution as an artist. Since the release of her last album, "S2ML," Kaash Paige has continued to stay active in the music scene. She has been involved in various collaborations and projects, further solidifying her presence as an emerging artist. Paige has released several singles such as, "SpaceShip Views, [11] " Waterfalls," "Temptations," "Issues," and more. She also participated in features like, "Girlfriend" (2022), "24 Hrs" (featuring Lil Tjay) (2022), [12] and "Doubted Me" (2022). Kaash participated in features, and possibly embarked on tours or performed at events. Additionally, she may have engaged with her audience through social media, interviews, or live performances, keeping her fans updated on her musical journey. While specific details might vary, Kaash Paige's commitment to her craft and her evolving artistic vision are evident in her ongoing activities within the industry.

Artistry

Woolen has cited Erykah Badu, Drake, Mac Miller, Isaiah Rashad, SZA, The Internet, Flatbush Zombies, and Frank Ocean as her musical influences. [13]

Personal life

Paige identifies as bisexual. [14]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details
TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
US
Heat.
[15]
Teenage Fever2
S2ML
  • Released: November 18, 2022 [16]
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
  • Label: Se Lavi, Def Jam
—

Extended plays

TitleEP detailsPeak chart positions
US
Heat.
[15]
Parked Car Convos
  • Released: November 15, 2019
  • Label: Se Lavi, Def Jam
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
15

Singles

As lead artist

TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
Bub.
[17] 		US
R&B
[18] 		US
R&B
/HH
Bub.
[19] 		CAN
[20]
"Love Songs"
(solo or remix with 6lack)		20181015266Parked Car Convos
"Happy Song" [22] 2019————Non-album single
"64'" [23] ————Parked Car Convos
"Heartbreaker"————
"Jaded" [24] 2020————Teenage Fever
"London"————
"Problems"
(featuring Isaiah Rashad)		————
"Bad Girl" [25]
(with Strick)		2021————Strick Land
"Girlfriend"2022————S2ML
"24 Hrs"
(featuring Lil Tjay)		————
"Doubted Me"————
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.
TitleYearAlbum
"Unbelievable" [26]
(24kGoldn featuring Kaash Paige)		2020Non-album single
"On My Sleeve"
(Scribz Riley featuring Kaash Paige)		Wish Me Luck
"All About Cake"
(KyleYouMadeThat featuring Coi Leray and Kaash Paige)		2021Non-album single

Promotional singles

TitleYearAlbum
"DND" [27] 2016Non-album singles
"Wyca" [28]
(with Da Dreak)		2019
"Sobriety" [29] 2020
"Orange Sweater" [30]
"Frank Ocean" [31]
"Miss My Dawgs"2022TBA

Other charted songs

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Bub.
[17] 		NZ
Hot
[32]
"Euphoria"[ citation needed ]
(Don Toliver featuring Travis Scott and Kaash Paige)		2020315 Heaven or Hell

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, showing other artist(s), year released and album name
TitleYearOther artist(s)Album
"Wasted Energy (Remix)" [33] 2020 Alicia Keys, Diamond Platnumz Alicia
"Cold" Headie One Edna
"Memphganistan"2021 Moneybagg Yo A Gangsta's Pain
"Angels" Tinashe 333
"Trying"2023 Clavish Rap Game Awful

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