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Laila!

b. 2006

American singer (born 2006)

Singer BeatmakerRecord producer
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About Laila!

Born 2006. Laila! is an American singer, beatmaker and record producer.

Laila Smith (born April 19, 2006), known mononymously as Laila!, is an American singer.

Early life Smith is from Brooklyn, New York. Her father is Yasiin Bey, formerly known as 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!. She self-produced her album. She performed at Tyler, the Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival in November 2024, alongside well-known viral rappers and musicians.

Discography

Studio albums +List of studio albums, with selected detailsTitleDetailsPeak chart positionsUSUS R&B/HHCANGap Year! Released: September 6, 2024 Labels: IIIXL Studio Formats: digital download, streaming———

Extended plays +List of extended plays, with selected details and chart positionsTitleDetailsPeak chart positionsUSUS R&B/HHCANIN CTRL! Released: February 10, 2024 Format: Digital download, streaming———

Singles

As lead artist +List of singles as lead artist, showing selected chart positions, certifications, and associated albumsTitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbumUSUS R&B

Music videos As lead artist

Filmography

2021: But Tomorrow (short film by Lin Que Ayoung) as Crystal

Concert tour

The Gap Year Tour (2025)

Awards and nominations

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Important facts

Born
19 April 2006
Birth century
21st century
Occupation
Singer, beatmaker, record producer
Nationality
United States
Also known as
Laila Smith, Prodlaila, Laila Smith Music

People in Laila!'s life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Yasiin Bey
Yasiin Bey
b. 1973
Rapper
 Portrait of Lin Que
Lin Que
b. 1969
Rapper

Contemporaries

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b. 1966
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Sue Gardner
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b. 1967
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Özlem Türeci
b. 1967
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Laila!?

American singer (born 2006)

When was Laila! born?

Laila! was born on 19 April 2006.

What is Laila!'s occupation?

Laila! is a singer, beatmaker and record producer.

What nationality is Laila!?

Laila! is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Laila!

· Wikidata: Q129191025

· DBpedia: Laila!

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