Laila! Explained

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

Early life

Smith is from Brooklyn, New York.^[1] Her father is Yasiin Bey (Mos Def)^[2]

Career

She wrote her debut single "Like That!", in 2023 when she was 16.^[3] In 2024, she announced her first album, Gap Year!. Half of this album was made at home in her bedroom.^[4] She self-produced her album.^[5] She performed at Tyler, the Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival in November 2024, alongside well-known viral rappers and musicians.^{[6] [7]}

Discography

Studio albums

Title! rowspan="2" scope="col"

Details	Peak chart positions
US	USR&B/HH	CAN
Gap Year	[8]	Released: September 6, 2024 Labels: IIIXL Studio Formats: digital download, streaming	—	—	—

Extended plays

Title! rowspan="2" scope="col"

Details	Peak chart positions
US	USR&B/HH	CAN
IN CTRL		Released: February 10, 2024 Format: Digital download, streaming	—	—	—

Singles

As lead artist

Title! rowspan="2" scope="col"

Year	Peak chart positions						Certifications	Album
US	USR&B/HH[9]	CAN	UK	WW	TT[10] [11]
"Like That	"	2023	—	—	—	—	—	3		Gap Year!
"Wassup"	—		—	—	—	—	—
"Not My Problem"	2024	—	25	—	—	—	16		Gap Year!

Music videos

As lead artist

Title! scope="col"

Year	Director
"Like That	"	2024	Bellamy Brewster
"Not My Problem"	Otmara Marrero

Filmography

• 2021: But Tomorrow (short film by Lin Que Ayoung) as Crystal^[12]

References

1. Web site: 2024-06-26 . Who Is Laila!? Get To Know The 'Like That!' Rapper With Another Hit . 2024-08-16 . UPROXX . en-US.
2. Web site: Laila! Reveals Her Dad Yasiin Bey's Reaction To Her Early Attempts With Music . 2024-08-16 . BET . en.
3. Web site: Corrine . Amber . 2024-08-02 . Rising Star Laila! Confirms Yasiin Bey (FKA Mos Def) Is Her Dad: "The Rumors Are True" . 2024-08-16 . VIBE.com . en-US.
4. Web site: Jr . Keith Nelson . Laila! recorded half of 'Gap Year!' at home in her bedroom: "A lot of the project is personal" . 2024-09-06 . REVOLT.
5. Web site: Laila! Builds on Viral Success With Debut Album 'Gap Year!' . 2024-09-06 . www.complex.com . en.
6. Web site: Horowitz . Steven J. . 2024-10-18 . Tyler, the Creator, Erykah Badu, André 3000 to Perform at Los Angeles’ Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2024 . 2024-11-26 . Variety . en-US.
7. Web site: Inman . DeMicia . 2024-11-19 . Laila! Talks ‘Gap Year!,’ Career Goals, And More At Camp Flog Gnaw Debut . 2024-11-26 . VIBE.com . en-US.
8. Diaz . Angel . 2024-08-16 . Laila! Drops 'Not My Problem' Video, Announces Debut Album 'Gap Year!' . 2024-08-16 . Billboard . en-US.
9. 2013-01-02 . Hot R&B Songs . 2024-08-16 . Billboard . en-US.
10. Cabison . Rosalie . 2023-08-30 . TikTok Billboard Top 50 . 2024-08-16 . Billboard . en-US.
11. Cabison . Rosalie . 2023-08-30 . TikTok Billboard Top 50 . 2024-08-16 . Billboard . en-US.
12. Web site: Urbanworld Film Festival 2021 . 2024-08-18 . urbanworld.eventive.org.