Inayah

Inayah Lamis, known mononymously as Inayah (born November 8, 1989), is an American R&B singer, songwriter and actress from Houston, Texas.

Career Inayah was born on November 8, 1989 in Houston, Texas, She later worked at a jingle company and built an online following with cover videos and short-form performances.

In 2018, Inayah gained wider attention after her remake of Ella Mai's "Boo'd Up" went viral on Instagram and was reposted by several celebrities. That exposure helped lead to her breakthrough original single, "Fairy Tale", which was released in 2018. In June 2021, Inayah released the extended play (EP) Side A, her first project since S.O.L.A.R. (2019). The six-track EP included the singles "Fallin" and "What Are We?", and featured a guest appearance from fellow Houston musician Scarface on the album track "Houston TX".

In 2022, Inayah released her second studio album, Insecure. Insecure featured production from Dixson, Troy Taylor, Triangle Park, Kxhris, Nellz, Super Miles, and Happie.

In June 2026, Inayah released her fourth studio album, Therapy Wasn’t Enough, through Inayahlator Enterprises and Empire. The album consists of production contributions from Damon Thomas, Eric Dawkins, DJ Camper, Brody Brown, and DJ Chose.

Artistry Inayah's music has been described as R&B and soul-oriented, with an emphasis on personal storytelling and emotionally direct lyricism. Herself Episode: "Alter Egos"