Tyler Lewis

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Tyler Lewis
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Background information
Born (2001-07-05) July 5, 2001 (age 23)
Hayes, Hillingdon, London, England
Genres R&B
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2020–present
LabelsMUZO BY UZO
Website tylerlewis.os.fan

Tyler Lewis is an English R&B singer and songwriter of Sri Lankan, Dutch, Portuguese, and South African heritage. [1] In 2023, Lewis became the first artist to sign to producer MNEK's MUZO by UZO record label. [2]

Contents

History

She appeared as a contestant in the group Nostalia on the reality television music competition Little Mix The Search , working as a receptionist at a hotel and volunteering on a farm at the time. [2]

Discography

Extended plays

TitleDetails
Wait 'til She Gets Her Heart Broken

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Downtime"2024Wait 'til She Gets Her Heart Broken
"Fly on the wall"

Songwriting credits

YearTitleArtist
2023"Christmas All Year"Äyanna
2024"Boys Like U"

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References

  1. "Tyler Lewis Makes Waves with 'downtime' |Clash". February 2024.
  2. 1 2 Tyler Lewis: the scene-stealing R&B star with a timeless voice NME, Jasmine Kent-Smith, July 10, 2024