Skaiwater

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Skaiwater
Birth nameTyler Ryan Lee Jordan Brooks
Also known asskai, tigerstfu, skaiwater, Young Skai
Born (2000-08-23) August 23, 2000 (age 24)
Nottingham, U.K.
Origin Nottingham, UK
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • record producer
Labels Cinematic Music Group

Tyler Ryan Lee Jordan Brooks, (born August 31, 2000), known professionally as skaiwater (previously known as Young Skai), is a British rapper and record producer from Nottingham.

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Career

In May 2021, skaiwater released their mixtape Happy Hour with an appearance from American rapper Lil Keed. [1] They gained popularity on Tiktok with their hit single '#miles'. In November 2022, they released their album Rave with appearances from rappers Lil Uzi Vert, XLOVCLO, and Prentiss. [2]

In February 2024, skaiwater released "Rain" which would go on to gain some traction online, garnering over 2 million streams on Spotify as well as over 1 million views on Youtube.

In March 2024, skaiwater released "Light!" featuring Lil Nas X and 9lives. Marking the first feature of Lil Nas X’s career and the second time the two artists have collaborated. [3] [4] Their first collaboration occurring in 2018 on Lil Nas X’s song "No Love". [3]

On June 14, 2024, skaiwater released their long-awaited album #gigi with features from Lil Nas X, Karrahbooo and more. Following the release of the album, they supported Bktherula on her I JUST WANNA BE ME tour along with Yhapojj.

On Feburary 14th, 2025, skaiwater released their 2nd studo album #mia, which included a feature from rapper/singer RADA.

Personal life

Skaiwater is non-binary. [5] They are of Jamaican descent and have lived in Los Angeles, US, since April 2023. [6]

References

  1. ↑ "Skaiwater Unveils 'Happy Hour' Mixtape & "Emani" Visual". AllHipHop . 6 May 2021. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  2. ↑ "Skaiwater Drops New Album "Rave"". HotNewHipHop . 12 November 2022. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  3. 1 2 Elibert, Mark. "Lil Nas X Delivers First Guest Verse of His Career on Skaiwater's 'Light!'". Complex. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  4. ↑ "Instagram".
  5. ↑ @skaiwater (January 26, 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.
  6. ↑ Norris, John (14 June 2024). "Skaiwater Talks Online Ignorance, Lil Nas X & Making Their Soulful, Danceable New Album". Billboard . Retrieved 2 February 2025.
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