Lyn Lapid

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Lyn Lapid
Born
Katelyn Lapid

(2002-10-24) October 24, 2002 (age 22)
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
Musical career
GenresPop
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • violin
  • guitar
  • ukulele
Years active2019–present
Labels
TikTok information
Page
Followers4.8 million
Likes151.1 million

Last updated: January 10, 2024
Website lynlapidmusic.com

Katelyn Lapid (born October 24, 2002) as known as her stage name Lyn Lapid, is an American singer-songwriter. She is a member of vocal collective Earcandy. [1] She also plays the guitar and ukulele. [1] [2]

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Biography

Early life

Lapid is a first-generation Filipino-American born to naturalized American citizens who immigrated from the Philippines. [3] [4] She studied classical piano and played violin in an orchestra for seven years before starting to make covers. She attended Atholton High School.

Career

Lapid began releasing covers on YouTube and Instagram in 2018. [2] She began writing original songs in February 2020. [2]

In late 2020, Lapid gained popularity for her song "Producer Man", which is about her experience with a bad music producer. [5] She released an a capella version on TikTok, one verse at a time. [2] She is signed to Republic Records. [2] Her contract was transferred to Mercury Records, a split of Republic Records. [6]

In January 2022, she was named as one of Shazam's top 5 artists to watch in 2022. [3] [7] She was featured in amplifyHER, a United Nations podcast. [8]

Influences

Lapid cites fellow Filipino artists Jessica Sanchez and 4th Impact as influences. [9]

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles
TitleYearAlbum
"Producer Man2020Non-album singles
"Itsy Bitsy"2021
"When She Loved Me"2021
"Infinite"
"In My Mind"
"Messed Up on Christmas"Xmas 01
"Candy Cane Kisses"
"My Sunny Day"Non-album singles
"I Guess That Was Goodbye" [14] 2022
"The Outsider"
"My Sunny Day" (Kina Remix)
(with Ted Fresco and Kina)
"Detached"
"Saturn"
"Do U Really?"
(with Ruth B.)
2023
"Poster Boy"
"East Side"
"Cruise Control"
"Buttons"2024
"Back from the Dead" [15]
TitleYearArtist
"Wish I Didn't Care"2024 Eric Nam

Collaborations

TitleYearAlbum
”Room For You“ [16]

(with Grentperez)

2024Non-album singles

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