Laila!

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Laila!
Born
Laila Smith

(2006-04-19) April 19, 2006 (age 19)
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2023–present
Father Yasiin Bey
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
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Laila Smith (born April 19, 2006) known mononymously as Laila!, is an American singer.

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Early life

Smith is from Brooklyn, New York. [2] Her father is Yasiin Bey (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 albums1
EPs1
Singles3
Music videos2

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details
TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
US US

R&B/HH

CAN
Gap Year! [5] ———

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details and chart positions
TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
US US

R&B/HH

CAN
IN CTRL!———

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, showing selected chart positions, certifications, and associated albums
TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US US

R&B /HH [10]

CAN UK WW TT [11] [12]
"Like That!"2023—————3Gap Year!
"Wassup"——————Non-album single
"Not My Problem"2024—25———16Gap Year!
"—" denotes a recording that failed to chart, was ineligible for the chart, or was not released.

Music videos

As lead artist

List of music video appearances, indicating, where applicable, the associated album, directors, and year
TitleYearDirector
"Like That!"2024Bellamy Brewster
"Not My Problem"Otmara Marrero

Filmography

Concert tour

Awards and nominations

OrganizationYearCategoryNominated workResultRef.
Billboard 2025 Billboard 21 Under 21 HerselfIncluded [15]

References

  1. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
  2. ↑ "Who Is Laila!? Get To Know The 'Like That!' Rapper With Another Hit". UPROXX. 2024-06-26. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  3. ↑ "Laila! Reveals Her Dad Yasiin Bey's Reaction To Her Early Attempts With Music". BET. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  4. ↑ Corrine, Amber (2024-08-02). "Rising Star Laila! Confirms Yasiin Bey (FKA Mos Def) Is Her Dad: "The Rumors Are True"". VIBE.com. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  5. 1 2 Diaz, Angel (2024-08-16). "Laila! Drops 'Not My Problem' Video, Announces Debut Album 'Gap Year!'". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  6. ↑ Jr, Keith Nelson. "Laila! recorded half of 'Gap Year!' at home in her bedroom: "A lot of the project is personal"". REVOLT. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  7. ↑ "Laila! Builds on Viral Success With Debut Album 'Gap Year!'". www.complex.com. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  8. ↑ Horowitz, Steven J. (2024-10-18). "Tyler, the Creator, Erykah Badu, André 3000 to Perform at Los Angeles' Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2024". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  9. ↑ Inman, DeMicia (2024-11-19). "Laila! Talks 'Gap Year!,' Career Goals, And More At Camp Flog Gnaw Debut". VIBE.com. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  10. ↑ "Hot R&B Songs". Billboard. 2013-01-02. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  11. ↑ Cabison, Rosalie (2023-08-30). "TikTok Billboard Top 50". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  12. ↑ Cabison, Rosalie (2023-08-30). "TikTok Billboard Top 50". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  13. ↑ "Urbanworld Film Festival 2021". urbanworld.eventive.org. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
  14. ↑ Diaz, Angel (2025-01-28). "Laila! Announces Her First-Ever Headlining Tour". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
  15. ↑ Roiz, Jeff Benjamin,Kyle Denis,Angel Diaz,Griselda Flores,Lyndsey Havens,Carl Lamarre,Jason Lipshutz,Heran Mamo,Melinda Newman,Jessica Nicholson,Jessica (2025-05-16). "Billboard's 21 Under 21: See Who Made the 2025 List". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-05-19.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)


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