Steve Lacy

Steve Lacy, born on May twenty-third, nineteen ninety-eight, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer who has made significant strides in the music industry. He first gained widespread recognition as the guitarist for the alternative R&B band The Internet, a role he embraced in two thousand fifteen. Lacy's self-produced debut EP, 'Steve Lacy's Demo,' released in two thousand seventeen, received critical acclaim and quickly became a sleeper hit, showcasing his unique sound and artistic vision.

In the same year, Lacy collaborated with notable artists, including a guest performance alongside Frank Ocean on Tyler, the Creator's single '911 / Mr. Lonely,' which achieved double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America. His songwriting prowess was further highlighted as he co-wrote tracks for prominent musicians such as Solange Knowles and Kendrick Lamar, contributing to the latter's song 'Pride.'

Two thousand nineteen marked a pivotal year for Lacy with the release of his debut studio album, 'Apollo XXI,' which earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Urban Contemporary Album. He also made guest appearances on Vampire Weekend's hit single 'Sunflower' and Calvin Harris' 'Live Without Your Love,' which charted in the UK Singles Chart. Lacy's journey continued as he signed with RCA Records to release his second studio album, 'Gemini Rights,' in two thousand twenty-two.

'Gemini Rights' peaked within the top ten of the Billboard 200 chart and featured the viral single 'Bad Habit,' which reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 after gaining popularity on TikTok. The song garnered multiple nominations at the sixty-fifth Annual Grammy Awards, including Best Pop Solo Performance, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year, while the album itself won Best Progressive R&B Album. In recognition of his influence, Time magazine named Lacy one of the one hundred most influential people in the world in two thousand twenty-three.