Skaiwater

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Skaiwater
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Skaiwater in 2025
Background information
Also known asskai, tigerstfu, skaiwater, Young Skai, tiger lily, Gigi, mothr, mia, manson
Born
Tyler Ryan Lee Jordan Brooks

(2000-08-31) 31 August 2000 (age 25)
Nottingham, U.K.
OriginNottingham, U.K.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • record producer
Labels Cinematic Music Group

Tyler Ryan Lee Jordan Brooks, (born 31 August 2000), known professionally as Skaiwater (previously known as Young Skai), is a British rapper and record producer from Nottingham. Brooks first rose to commercial fame on TikTok with the release of their track, "#miles", as well as its accompanied remix featuring Lil Uzi Vert.

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Early Life

Growing up in Nottingham, They was inspired to make music by their parents. They was first introduced to music production by his father, around the age of eight or eleven. Around the age of 16, his father taught them how to record music. After buying a mic, and audio interface, they would continue to record music and would not stop. At 19, they would begin to take music production seriously. [1]

Career

In May 2021, Skaiwater released their mixtape Happy Hour with an appearance from American rapper Lil Keed. [2] They gained popularity on TikTok with their hit single "#miles". [3] In November 2022, they released their album Rave with appearances from rappers Lil Uzi Vert, XLOVCLO, and Prentiss. [3]

In February 2024, Skaiwater released "Rain" which would go on to gain some traction online, garnering over two million streams on Spotify as well as over one million views on YouTube. [4]

In March 2024, Skaiwater released "Light!" featuring Lil Nas X and 9lives. This marked the first feature of Lil Nas X's career and the second time the two artists have collaborated. [5] [6] Their first collaboration occurring in 2018 on Lil Nas X's song "No Love". [5]

On June 14, 2024, Skaiwater released their long-awaited album #gigi, with features from Lil Nas X, Karrahbooo and more. [7] Following the release of the album, they supported Bktherula on her I Just Wanna Be Me tour along with Yhapojj.

On February 14, 2025, Skaiwater released their second studio album #mia, which included a feature from rapper/singer RADA. [8]

On May 19, 2025, Skaiwater released EPs pinkPrint and pinkPrint 2, after previously releasing them on SoundCloud under the alias 'lily'. [9] On June 13, 2025, Skaiwater completed his pinkPrint trilogy and released EP pinkPrint 3. [10]

Personal life

Skaiwater is non-binary. [11] They are of Jamaican descent and have lived in Los Angeles, US, since April 2023. [12] Skaiwater also cited how Travis Scott was one of their big inspirations as a teenager, their favorite album by Scott is Rodeo . They also enjoys Kanye West, SZA, and Frank Ocean, his favorite album by West is My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and 808s & Heartbreak . They also has a dog, whose name is Biggie, Skaiwater adores his pet animal. [1] Additionally, Biggie has made several cameos, as he's been featured on eight cover arts by Skaiwater, and has made his debut in the music video for "light!". [13]

References

  1. 1 2 Skelton, Eric (2024). "skaiwater on SoundCloud, genre‑blending and "rave energy"". Complex . Retrieved 26 November 2025.
  2. ↑ "Skaiwater Unveils 'Happy Hour' Mixtape & "Emani" Visual". AllHipHop . 6 May 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  3. 1 2 "Skaiwater Drops New Album "Rave"". HotNewHipHop . 12 November 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  4. ↑ Milligan, Rashad (28 May 2024). "Why the unique Skaiwater is next face of hyperpop". Rolling Out . Retrieved 25 November 2025.
  5. 1 2 Elibert, Mark. "Lil Nas X Delivers First Guest Verse of His Career on Skaiwater's 'Light!'". Complex . Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  6. ↑ "Instagram".
  7. ↑ Zac, Mahon (18 November 2025). "Skaiwater: #gigi Album Review". Pitchfork . Retrieved 25 November 2025.
  8. ↑ Lafontant, Olivier (25 February 2025). "skaiwater: #mia Album Review". Pitchfork . Retrieved 25 November 2025.
  9. ↑ Mahon, Zac (20 May 2025). "skaiwater: pinkPrint EP / pinkPrint 2 Album Review". Pitchfork . Retrieved 25 November 2025.
  10. ↑ Paul, Bryson "Boom" (16 June 2025). "skaiwater Completes The pinkPrint Series In Stylish Finale, "pinkPrint 3"". HotNewHipHop . Retrieved 25 November 2025.
  11. ↑ @skaiwater (26 January 2023). "i am blessed to have a support system that isnt shy to accept or ask ab gender identity 2 clear it up for anybody afraid of offending identify as nonbinary + go by any pronoun" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  12. ↑ Norris, John (14 June 2024). "Skaiwater Talks Online Ignorance, Lil Nas X & Making Their Soulful, Danceable New Album". Billboard . Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  13. ↑ Rasmussen, Karl (18 June 2024). "Skaiwater Talks "#Gigi," Genre-Blending & What's Next". Billboard. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
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