Yaya Bey

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Yaya Bey
Birth nameHidaiyah Bey
Origin Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
Years active2020–present
Labels Big Dada

Hidaiyah "Yaya" Bey [1] is an American rhythm and blues musician from Brooklyn. [2]

Contents

History

Bey released her first album in 2020 titled Madison Tapes. [3] Bey released an EP titled The Things I Can't Take With Me the following year, through Big Dada. [4] [5] [2] Bey released her second full-length album on June 16, 2022. [6] [7] The album received "Best New Music" from Pitchfork upon release. [8]

Personal life

Bey is the daughter of hip hop artist, Grand Daddy I.U. [9]

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

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