Yaya Bey | |
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Birth name | Hidaiyah Bey |
Origin | Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
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Years active | 2020–present |
Labels | Big Dada |
Hidaiyah "Yaya" Bey[1] is an American rhythm and blues musician from Brooklyn.[2]
History
[edit]Bey released her first album in 2020 titled Madison Tapes.[3] Bey released an EP titled The Things I Can't Take With Me the following year, through Big Dada.[4][5][2] Bey released her second full-length album on June 16, 2022.[6][7] The album received "Best New Music" from Pitchfork upon release.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Bey is the daughter of hip hop artist, Grand Daddy I.U.[9]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- The Many Alter-Egos of Trill'eta Brown (2016, Elevated)
- This Too... (2019, Elevated)
- Madison Tapes (2020, Elevated)
- Remember Your North Star (2022, Big Dada)
- Ten Fold (2024, Big Dada)
EPs
[edit]- The Things I Can't Take with Me (2021, Big Dada)
- Exodus the North Star (2023, Big Dada)
References
[edit]- ^ Pierre, Brittny. "Yaya Bey Is Done With Misogyny". daily.bandcamp.com. Bandcamp. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
- ^ a b Torres, Eric. "Yaya Bey: The Things I Can't Take With Me EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ^ Tosiello, Pete. "Yaya Bey: Madison Tapes". Pitchfork. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ^ Conteh, Mankaprr. "Soulful Singer Yaya Bey Drops 'The Things I Can't Take With Me' EP". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ^ "Yaya Bey: The Things I Can't Take With Me review – smooth, candid soul". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ^ Darville, Jordan. "Yaya Bey details new album Remember Your North Star, shares "Keisha"". The Fader. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ^ Sacher, Andrew. "Yaya Bey announces new album 'Remember Your North Star,' shares song & video, playing shows". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ^ Torres, Eric. "Yaya Bey: Remember Your North Star". pitchfork. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ^ Hilbring, Veronica. "EXCLUSIVE: From State Violence To Misogyny, Yaya Bey Is Creating Music For The Liberation Of Black Women". essence.com. Essence. Retrieved 2023-01-29.