Skaiwater

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Skaiwater
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Skaiwater in 2025
Background information
Birth nameTyler Ryan Lee Jordan Brooks
Also known asskai, tigerstfu, skaiwater, Young Skai, tiger lily, Gigi
Born (2000-08-31) 31 August 2000 (age 24)
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.

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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. This marked 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 February 14, 2025, Skaiwater released their second studio album #mia, which included a feature from rapper/singer RADA.

On May 19, 2025, Skaiwater released EPs pinkPrint and pinkPrint 2, after previously releasing them on Soundcloud under the alias 'lily'.

On June 13, 2025, Skaiwater released EP pinkPrint 3.

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 23 August 2023.
  2. ↑ "Skaiwater Drops New Album "Rave"". HotNewHipHop . 12 November 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  3. 1 2 Elibert, Mark. "Lil Nas X Delivers First Guest Verse of His Career on Skaiwater's 'Light!'". Complex. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  4. ↑ "Instagram".
  5. ↑ @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.
  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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