Skyler Austen Gordy (born August 23, 1986), better known by his

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founder

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. He is the son of Berry Gordy IV and Valerie Robeson. He is the brother of DJ and singer Mahogany "Lox" Cheyenne Gordy. Other relatives include singer-songwriters Rockwell and Rhonda Ross Kendrick, who are his uncle and aunt via his grandfather Berry Gordy, respectively.

Career

In 2006, Sky Blu teamed up with his uncle Redfoo to form LMFAO. They are known for their hit songs " Party Rock Anthem" and " Sexy and I Know It," which were released in 2011. "Party Rock Anthem" became the most successful song of their entire career, peaking at number one in over ten countries, including France, the UK, the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, Germany, Ireland, and Australia. LMFAO is currently on a hiatus that started in September 2012. In 2010, Sky Blu created Big Bad University ("the first university for dreamers"), a collective of artists, which is mainly composed of the rapper

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, recording artist/songwriter/ Maxim model Chelsea Korka, and producer/singer/songwriter Mark Rosas. In 2013, Sky released his two first singles: "Pop Bottles" in January with Mark Rosas, and "Salud" in April with his manager Reek Rude,

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and the actor

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. A few months later, on July 4, he released his 9-track first album ''Rebel Music'' as a free download. In January 2014, Sky Blu introduced to the world his alter ego The Party President, with his single "Go On Girl". On December 14, Sky Blu was invited to the

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ceremony to perform his single "We Love Girls" with KG Superstar which was released the next month on iTunes.

Big Bad

In January 2009,

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arranged a studio session for Paradiso Girls with LMFAO where Chelsea Korka met Sky Blu. A friendship which then bloomed into a long term relationship shortly after. Chelsea was featured in many of LMFAO's music videos as Sky Blu's Love Interest and they were very public about their affection for one another. In October 2010, Chelsea and Sky Blu created BIG BAD out of their Hollywood home which is an entertainment company consisting of musicians, artists, producers, DJ's, inventors, creators, and had successful tours in America, Dominican Republic, South America, Asia, and parts of Europe.

Discography

Albums

;Solo * ''Rebel Music'' (2013) * ''Fxck Yeah : Chaos To Consciousness'' (2016) ;With LMFAO * '' Party Rock'' (2009) * '' Sorry for Party Rocking'' (2011) ;As W.E.E.D. * ''We Evolve Every Day'' (2012)

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

* ''Drunk Off Your Love'' –

and Cisco featuring Sky Blu * ''I Need A Girl'' – BLAC featuring Sky Blu * ''Uh Oh (Came Here To Party)'' – Leaf featuring Sky Blu * ''Tonight (I'm F***in' You) (Hyper Crush Remix)'' –

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featuring Hyper Crush and Sky Blu * ''All Of The Time'' – Mark Rosas featuring Sky Blu and

* ''Small Potatoes'' – Mark Rosas featuring Sky Blu and

* ''Alcohol (Remix)'' – The Cataracs featuring Sky Blu * ''Bolt'' –

featuring Sky Blu * ''Perfect Gentleman'' –

featuring Sky Blu * ''Maldito Jumo'' – Juan Magan featuring Sky Blu,

, Victor Magan and Reek Rude * ''Esta Noche Esta De Fiesta (Electronic Version)'' – J King & Maximam ft

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& Sky Blu * ''Feel Alive'' - TELYKast featuring Sky Blu

As producer

* ''#SEXSONG'' – Big Bad * ''Boom'' – Mahogany Lox

Remixes

* ''Dirty Horn (Talk Dirty Remix)'' –

Jason Derulo Jason Joel Desrouleaux (born September 21, 1989), known professionally as Jason Derulo (; formerly stylized as Derülo), is an American singer and songwriter.

featuring Sky Blu * ''Draft Day (8ky 6lu Remix)'' – Drake featuring Sky Blu * ''We Dem Boyz (8ky 6lu Remix)'' -

Wiz Khalifa Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987), better known by his stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. He released his debut album, ''Show and Prove'', in 2006 and signed to Warner Records, Warner Bros ...

featuring Sky Blu * ''Happy (8ky 6lu Remix)'' –

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featuring Sky Blu * ''I Won't Go (Big Bad Remix)'' –

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featuring

, Sky Blu & Mark Rosas * ''Partition (8ky 6lu Remix)'' – Beyoncé featuring Sky Blu

Music video appearances

* ''Love Is Overrated'' –

* ''Reaction'' – Mark Rosas featuring Chelsea Korka * ''Boom'' – Mahogany Lox

Guest appearances

* 2010: "Tonight (I'm F***in' You)" Hyper Crush Remix (

featuring Sky Blu) * 2012: "Bolt" (

featuring Sky Blu) * 2012: "Do You Love Me" (

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featuring Sky Blu)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Sky Blu 1986 births Living people African-American male rappers American male rappers American dance musicians Gordy family LMFAO members West Coast hip hop musicians African-American record producers Record producers from California Pop rappers African-American songwriters Songwriters from California American electronic musicians 21st-century American rappers