Yaya Bey

Hidaiyah "Yaya" Bey[1] is an American rhythm and blues musician from Brooklyn.[2]

Yaya Bey
Birth nameHidaiyah Bey
OriginBrooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
Years active2020–present
LabelsBig Dada

History

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

Bey is the daughter of hip hop artist, Grand Daddy I.U.[9]

Discography

Studio albums
  • 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)

EPs
  • The Things I Can't Take with Me (2021, Big Dada)
  • Exodus the North Star (2023, Big Dada)

References
  1. Pierre, Brittny. "Yaya Bey Is Done With Misogyny". daily.bandcamp.com. Bandcamp. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
  2. Torres, Eric. "Yaya Bey: The Things I Can't Take With Me EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
  3. Tosiello, Pete. "Yaya Bey: Madison Tapes". Pitchfork. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
  4. Conteh, Mankaprr. "Soulful Singer Yaya Bey Drops 'The Things I Can't Take With Me' EP". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
  5. "Yaya Bey: The Things I Can't Take With Me review – smooth, candid soul". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
  6. Darville, Jordan. "Yaya Bey details new album Remember Your North Star, shares "Keisha"". The Fader. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
  7. Sacher, Andrew. "Yaya Bey announces new album 'Remember Your North Star,' shares song & video, playing shows". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
  8. Torres, Eric. "Yaya Bey: Remember Your North Star". pitchfork. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
  9. 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.
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