Highlyy | |
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| Born | Highlyblessed Sandra Mazina[citation needed] 13 December 2003 London, U.K. |
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| Years active | 2022–present |
| Labels | Universal Music |
Highlyy (born 13 December 2003)[citation needed] is a British singer and songwriter.
Early life
[edit]From Congolese heritage, Highlyy begun to sing at church and school choirs.[1][2]
Career
[edit]After her song "Soldier" gained virality on TikTok in 2022, at 18, she was invited by Oxlade to perform her first ever gig on stage at a sold-out UK show.[3] In 2024, she collaborated with French rapper Rsko on the single "Passion".[4]
Personal life
[edit]Highlyy speaks English, French, Lingala, and Yoruba.[5][6][7]
Discography
[edit]| Highlyy discography | |
|---|---|
| Studio albums | 0 |
| EPs | 1 |
| Singles | 6 |
| Music videos | 5 |
Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| +243 |
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Singles
[edit]As a lead artist
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Afrobeats [9] | |||
| "Soldier" (featuring Tion Wayne) |
2022 | 7 | +243 |
| "Time Like This" | 2023 | — | Non-album single |
| "Peace" | — | +243 | |
| "Higher (C'est la vie)" | — | ||
| "Passion"(featuring Rsko) | 2024 | — | |
| "I'm OK" | — | Non-album single |
As a featured artist
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Hate" (Idman featuring Lojay & Highlyy) |
2023 | Non-album singles |
| "Call Me A Lioness" (Ellie Rowsell featuring Olivia Dean, Melanie C, Shura, Marika Hackman, Rachel Chinouriri, Jasmine Jethwa, Rose Gray, Highlyy, Al Greenwood & Self Esteem) |
Non-album single | |
| "Plan" (Rsko featuring Highlyy) |
Memory | |
| "Different" (K-Trap featuring Highlyy) |
2024 | Smile? |
References
[edit]- ^ "Highlyy: "Music is one hundred percent my therapy" | Interview". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Vince (3 September 2023). "Afrobeat Sensation Highlyy discusses her heritage, upcoming EP & More". GRM Daily. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Flying HIGH | AMEL MUKHTAR". DiscountMags.com. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Bolarin, Ore (16 February 2024). "Highlyy & Rsko come together for new "Passion" video". GRM Daily. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Watch Essex-bred singer Highlyy's family-centric visual for 'Soldier'". GRUNGECAKE™. 31 October 2022. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Afro-Club, le Hit des platines avec Highlyy, Santrinos Raphaël et Sarkodie". RFI (in French). 2 January 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Cattermole, Liam (7 July 2023). "Staying Blessed and Highlyy Favoured". Notion. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ +243 - EP by Highlyy on Apple Music, 25 January 2024, retrieved 24 November 2024
- ^ ""Soldier"". Official Charts. 24 September 2022. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
