Laila Smith (born April 19, 2006), known mononymously as Laila!, is an American singer.
Early life Smith is from Brooklyn, New York. Her father is Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def.
Career She wrote her debut single "Like That!", in 2023 when she was 16. In 2024, she announced her first album, Gap Year!. Half of this album was made at home in her bedroom. She self-produced her album. She performed at Tyler, the Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival in November 2024, alongside well-known viral rappers and musicians.
Discography
Studio albums +List of studio albums, with selected detailsTitleDetailsPeak chart positionsUSUS R&B/HHCANGap Year! Released: September 6, 2024 Labels: IIIXL Studio Formats: digital download, streaming———
Extended plays +List of extended plays, with selected details and chart positionsTitleDetailsPeak chart positionsUSUS R&B/HHCANIN CTRL! Released: February 10, 2024 Format: Digital download, streaming———
Singles
As lead artist +List of singles as lead artist, showing selected chart positions, certifications, and associated albumsTitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbumUSUS R&B /HHCANUKWWTT"Like That!"2023—————3Gap Year!"Wassup"——————"Not My Problem"2024—25———16Gap Year!"Miss Mango"2026——————
Music videos As lead artist + List of music video appearances, indicating, where applicable, the associated album, directors, and yearTitleYearDirector"Like That!"2024Bellamy Brewster"Not My Problem"Otmara Marrero"Miss Mango"2026Julius Gutierrez
Filmography
2021: But Tomorrow (short film by Lin Que Ayoung) as Crystal
Concert tour
The Gap Year Tour (2025)
Awards and nominations +OrganizationYearCategoryNominated workResultBillboard2025Billboard 21 Under 21Herself rowspan="2" 2026
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