Laila Smith (born April 19, 2006) known mononymously as Laila!, is an American singer.
Early life
Smith is from
Brooklyn
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,
New York
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* New York (state), a state in the northeastern United States
* New York City, the most populous city in the United States, located in the state of New York
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. Her father is
Yasiin Bey
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(Mos Def)
Career
She wrote her debut single "Like That!", in 2023 when she was 16.
In 2024, she announced her first album, ''Gap Year!''.
Half of this album was made at home in her bedroom. She
self-produced her album. She performed at
Tyler, the Creator
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's
Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival in November 2024, alongside well-known viral rappers and musicians.
Discography
Studio albums
Extended plays
Singles
As lead artist
Music videos
As lead artist
Filmography
* 2021: ''But Tomorrow'' (short film by
Lin Que Ayoung) as Crystal
Concert tour
* 2025: Gap Year Tour
Awards and nominations
References
External links
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2006 births
Living people
Alternative R&B musicians
Singers from New York (state)
21st-century American songwriters
21st-century American singers
American contemporary R&B singers
21st-century American women singers
American TikTokers
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