Tayla Parx

Tayla Parx, born Taylor Monét Parks on September 16, 1993, in Dallas, Texas, is a multifaceted American artist known for her talents as a singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and actress. From a young age, she immersed herself in the arts, taking singing, dance, and classical piano lessons. At the age of nine, she joined the prestigious Debbie Allen Dance Academy, where her passion for acting was ignited under Allen's mentorship. Her family's move to Los Angeles in 2005 paved the way for her first television role in 2006, followed by her notable performance as Little Inez Stubbs in the 2007 film Hairspray.

Parx's songwriting career took off when she signed with Warner Chappell Music at nineteen. She quickly made her mark in the music industry, with her first major hit being Fifth Harmony's debut single, 'BO$$'. In 2018, she achieved a remarkable feat by having three co-written songs simultaneously chart on the Billboard Hot 100: 'Love Lies' by Khalid and Normani, 'Thank U, Next' by Ariana Grande, and 'High Hopes' by Panic! at the Disco. Her contributions to country music were highlighted in 2021 when she co-wrote Dan + Shay's 'Glad You Exist', making her the fourth Black woman to achieve a #1 country song in the genre's airplay history.

As a solo artist, Parx debuted in 2017 with her mixtape, TaylaMade, followed by a series of successful projects including the albums We Need to Talk (2019), Coping Mechanisms (2020), and Many Moons, Many Suns (2024). In addition to her original works, she released A Blue State, a collection of covers, in 2020. Her songwriting prowess has led to over sixteen billion streams on Spotify, showcasing her versatility across various genres including pop, hip hop, R&B, K-pop, country, and Latin.

Beyond her artistic endeavors, Parx is the founder of TaylaMade, Inc., which encompasses several ventures including Parx Publishing, a collaboration with Warner Chappell Music; 3020 Management, a management company for artists and producers; Trailer Parx, a lifestyle brand; Parx Studios, a creative collective; and TaylaMade Records, an independent label. Her entrepreneurial spirit complements her artistic achievements, making her a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.