Bayli (singer)

Bayli Mckeithan, known professionally as Bayli (stylized all caps), is an American pop and R&B singer.

Bayli
OriginBrooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2018–present
LabelsWarner Chappell Music
Formerly ofThe Skins
Websitewww.iwannameetbayli.com

Career

The Skins

Bayli was the lead vocalist of Brooklyn-based rock band The Skins, which she formed as a teenager with her siblings Reef (drummer) and Kaya (bassist and vocalist), as well as with friends Russel Chell and Daisy Spencer (guitarists).[1][2][3][4] The band was signed by Rick Rubin and released an EP, Still Sleep.[2][3] The Skins went on tour with DNCE.[5]

Rolling Stone named The Skins as one of their top ten new artists to know in 2016.[6]

In 2018, The Skins went on hiatus after leaving their label; they eventually made an amicable decision to disband.[7][8]

Solo career

Bayli grew more interested in songwriting after the disbandment of The Skins, and with the encouragement of friends, decided to work as a solo artist.[8] In explaining the decision, she stated that she felt her purpose was to share what she was creating, and that she needed to release her own music to "gain clarity."[7] Bayli released her solo debut single, "MYOB: Or Whatever" in 2018. The song was co-written with Justin Tranter.[9] She subsequently released R&B single "Underneath," which featured on her mixtape "SUMMER."[10]

In 2020, Bayli released singles "sushi for breakfast," "boys lie," and "clown shit."[11][12][13][14]

Bayli released single "16" in 2021. The song described her mother's life story, as well as her ambition and influence on Bayli; it was reworked into a memorial song after her unexpected death.[2][15] It and previous singles were included in debut EP, stories from new york, which also released in 2021. Bayli said the EP's concept "came naturally," as after making songs for the project, she noticed they all had a common thread relating to her New York City background, stating that "with all the ways the city has influenced my identity with music and art and fashion and even my family's identity too, it just felt so right."[16] The EP also embodies her desire to share stories from a new perspective: "As a Black woman, as a queer person, as a person at the intersection of all these things, I would love to be there to tell new stories. That’s what stories from new york is."[2]

In 2022, Bayli received broad recognition for her single "TELLY BAG", an ode for her love of the Telfar bag. The Fader featured the single as a "Song You Need." It and Paper praised "TELLY BAG" for its "effortless breeziness" and "laidback vibes." Reviewers noted "TELLY BAG"'s explicit queerness and connection to queer culture, with BroadwayWorld describing it as a "gay anthem."[17][18][19][20]

Bayli released a second EP, Stories 2, in October 2022.[21] Following the release, she went on tour with Magdalena Bay.[8]

Metro Weekly spotlighted Bayli as an Editor's Pick musician.[4]

Collaborations

Bayli has had several official remixes for her singles: "sushi for breakfast" with Junglepussy, "boys lie" with SEBii, and "clown shit" with Sophie.[11][12][13][14]

Bayli collaborated with Gia Woods on the single "Spend It."[22]

Personal life

Bayli has stated she does not have a specific label she uses in terms of her sexuality, which is on a spectrum; however, she does identify as queer and gay.[17]

Influences

Bayli has cited The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill as a musical influence.[23]

Discography

Extended plays
Year Title EP details
2021 Stories from New York
2022 Stories 2
  • Release: October 21, 2022
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

References
  1. Bayli (August 29, 2017). "Bayli Of The Skins Talks About Being On Her "Millennial Shit"". Nylon (Interview). Interviewed by Taylor Bryant. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  2. Irvin, Jack (September 10, 2021). "Bayli On Her Solo Music, A Tragic Loss & The Housewives Franchise She'd Join". Bustle. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  3. The Skins (January 30, 2017). "KCR Secret Sessions: Exclusive Interview with The Skins". KCR College Radio (Interview). Interviewed by Victoria Moorwood. San Diego State University. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  4. Rule, Doug (November 14, 2022). "Editor's Pick: BAYLI at the 9:30 Club". Metro Weekly. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
  5. Moran, Justin (July 27, 2020). "Bayli Announces 'Sushi for Breakfast' Remix With Junglepussy". Paper. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  6. "10 New Artists You Need to Know Right Now". Rolling Stone. November 17, 2016. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
  7. Ozemebhoya, Esiwahomi (July 31, 2018). "BAEwatch: BAYLi". HypeBae. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  8. Callwood, Brett (November 24, 2022). "Bayli Wants to Tell You Stories". LA Weekly. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
  9. "Brooklyn Artist BAYLi Announces SUMMER Mixtape" (Press release). Shore Fire Media. June 27, 2018. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  10. Whittum, Connor (July 19, 2018). "Bayli Gets Reflective In Mirror-Filled 'Underneath' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  11. Martin, Felicity (May 7, 2020). "Premiere: Bayli tackles deception on R&B cut 'boys lie'". Dummy. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  12. "SEBii remixes BAYLI's 'boys lie'". DIY. April 5, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  13. Moen, Matt (October 29, 2020). "SOPHIE Sends BAYLI's 'clown shit' Up the Wall". Paper. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  14. "BAYLI Drops A JunglePussy Remix Of "Sushi For Breakfast"". Wonderland. August 7, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  15. D'Souza, Shaad (August 12, 2021). "BAYLI bares her soul on the funky "16"". The Fader. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  16. Rabinowitz, Chloe (September 10, 2021). "Artist & Songwriter Bayli Releases Debut EP, STORIES FROM NEW YORK". Broadway World. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  17. Bayli (June 28, 2022). "Bayli On Singing To & For The Gay Community". Nylon (Interview). Interviewed by Claire Valentine. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  18. Renshaw, David (May 9, 2022). "Song You Need: BAYLI 's "Telly Bag" is for everyone". The Fader. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
  19. "BAYLI Wrote an Ode to the Telfar Bag". Paper. May 6, 2022. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
  20. Tomeo, Marissa (May 8, 2022). "Brooklyn-Based Artist BAYLI Releases Gay Anthem, 'Telly Bag'". Broadway World. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
  21. Major, Michael (October 21, 2022). "Bayli releases 'Stories 2' EP". Broadway World. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  22. Gia Woods and Bayli (September 1, 2022). "Gia Woods and BAYLI Talk Queer Collabs and Their "Treat Yourself" Anthem "Spend It"". Into (Interview). Interviewed by Joshua S. Mackey. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  23. Bayli (August 31, 2018). "Bayli is Serving Up Queer Weirdo Energy on Her 'Summer Mixtape'". Out (Interview). Interviewed by Chris Thomas. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
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