Layton Greene
Layton Greene (born December 4, 1998[1]) is an American singer and songwriter from East St. Louis, Illinois.[2] She is signed to Quality Control Music as the first female R&B artist on the label.[3] Her debut EP, Tell Ya Story, was released on September 9, 2019.[4]
Layton Greene | |
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Birth name | Layton Greene |
Born | East St. Louis, Illinois, US | December 4, 1998
Genres | |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2017–present |
Labels |
Early life
Greene was born in East St.Louis, Illinois.[5] She was raised by her biological mother and her step father, who eventually separated when she was 14. Greene began singing at seven years old, reciting Keyshia Cole's "Love" to her mother.[6]
Personal life
Greene is in a relationship with music producer, GStylesOnTheTrack, who worked with her on “Open Wounds.”[7] They had their first child together as of November 6, 2021.
Artistry
Greene names Keyshia Cole, Aaliyah, and Chris Brown as her musical influences.[8]
Discography
Compilation albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||
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US [9] |
US R&B/HH [10] |
US Rap [11] |
CAN [12] | ||
Control the Streets, Volume 2 (with Quality Control) |
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3 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Extended plays
Title | Details |
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Tell Ya Story |
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Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||
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US | US R&B /HH [14] |
US | ||||
"Roll in Peace"[16] | 2017 | — | — | 12[17] | Non-album singles | |
"Myself"[18] | 2018 | — | — | — | ||
"Leave Em Alone"[19] (with Lil Baby featuring City Girls and PnB Rock) |
2019 | 60 | 27 | 5 | Control the Streets, Volume 2 | |
"I Love You"[21] | — | — | — | Tell Ya Story | ||
"Blame on Me"[22] | — | — | — | |||
"Chosen One"[23] | 2020 | — | — | — | Non-album single | |
"Spin Again"[24] | 2023 | — | — | — | rowspan="2" Template:Lyrix | |
"Something"[25] | — | — | — | |||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
References
- "Layton Greene on Apple Music". Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- "Quality Control's Layton Greene Wants to Share Her Pain to Help Herself and Others Heal". Billboard. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
- "Atlanta-based record label Quality Control signs first R&B artist Layton Greene". WXIA. September 5, 2019. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
- "Quality Control's Layton Greene Releases "Tell Ya Story" Debut EP". HotNewHipHop. September 28, 2019. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
- "In Search Of: 20-Year-Old Singer Layton Greene Is Quality Control's First R&B Artist". Genius. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
- Layton Greene Talks Family Upbringing, Not Fitting In, New Music + More, retrieved February 9, 2020
- Rôkour, Javoe (May 1, 2020). "GStylesOnTheTrack". JAVOE ROKOUR. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
- "R&B Singer Layton Greene Talks Going Viral With Kodak Black Remix, Making Her Billboard Chart Debut & New Music". www.billboard.com. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- "Various Artists Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- "Various Artists Chart History: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- "Various Artists Chart History: Top Rap Albums". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- "Various Artists Chart History: Canadian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- "Top 100 Songs | Billboard Hot 100 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
- "Top Hip-Hop Songs / R&B Songs Chart". Billboard. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
- "PnB Rock Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
- Layton Greene - Roll In Peace, retrieved February 9, 2020
- "Hot R&B Songs (Week of December 30, 2017)". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- Layton Greene - Myself, retrieved April 6, 2021
- Quality Control - Leave Em Alone, retrieved February 9, 2020
- "American certifications – Layton Greene". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- Layton Greene - I Love You, retrieved February 9, 2020
- Layton Greene - Blame On Me, retrieved February 9, 2020
- Madusa, S (December 18, 2020). "Layton Greene Shares Emotional New Track "Chosen One"". hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- "Spin Again - Single by Layton Greene on Apple Music", Apple Music, May 12, 2023, retrieved October 19, 2023
- "Something - Single by Layton Greene on Apple Music", Apple Music, October 13, 2023, retrieved October 19, 2023