About Ivy Sole
Born 1995. Ivy Sole is an American singer and rapper.
Taylor C. McLendon (born 1995), known professionally as Ivy Sole, is an American rapper and record producer from Philadelphia. Ivy Sole has been a member of Indigold, Liberal Art, and Third Eye Optiks. Ivy Sole has been mentioned as an example of the growing movement of non-binary artists.
Early life McLendon grew up queer in a Southern Baptist Church and received all of their vocal training in a church setting. McLendon was raised in a predominantly black neighborhood, but attended a predominantly white magnet school.
Career Ivy Sole began their musical career by joining three different collaborations called Indigold, Liberal Art, and Third Eye Optiks. which would be followed by the extended plays West and then East.
In 2018, Ivy Sole released their debut full-length album entitled Overgrown.
In 2020, a live recording of Overgrown entitled Overgrown* (Live from Philadelphia) was released.
Personal life McLendon moved to Philadelphia in 2011 to attend the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. They graduated in 2015 with a degree in business.
Describing their sexual orientation to Billboard, McLendon stated: "I like women and I like men. I like women a lot though. Women have me on my ass, which is rare — I feel like I'm a very calm and collected person." and uses they/them pronouns.
Discography
Studio albums
Eden (2016) Overgrown (2018) Candid (2022)
Live albums
Overgrown* (Live from Philadelphia) (2020)
Extended plays
West (2017) East (2017) SOUTHPAW (2020)
Singles
"Backwoods" (2018) "Rollercoaster" (2018) "Life" (feat. Dave B) (2016)
Guest appearances
Cro – "fake you." from tru (2017) Franky Hill – "Lies" from User (2018) B4bonah – "4 U" from B4Beginning (2019) Hadji Gaviota – "tHAt SiNkiNg feeliNg..." from ANCHORS (2019) Myles Cream – "Peace" from Grillo (2019) Charles Fauna – "Listen" from Yonder (2020) Birthh – "Ultraviolet" from WHOA (2020) Blossom – "Sass (sowle Remix)" from Sass (sowle Remix) (2020) Pool Cosby – "Day Breaks" from Day Breaks (2020) Shura – "elevator girl" from elevator girl (2020)
Concert tours
The Femmetape Summer Tour
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Ivy Sole?
American rapper
When was Ivy Sole born?
Ivy Sole was born in 1995 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
What is Ivy Sole's occupation?
Ivy Sole is a singer and rapper.
What nationality is Ivy Sole?
Ivy Sole is American.
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