Steve Lacy (singer)

From Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Steve Lacy
Lacy in October 2019
Lacy in October 2019
Background information
Birth nameSteve Thomas Lacy-Moya
Born (1998-05-23) May 23, 1998 (age 25)
Compton, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2013–present
Labels
Member ofThe Internet
Websitestevelacys.com

Steve Thomas Lacy-Moya (born May 23, 1998)[4] is an American singer, songwriter, guitar player, and music producer. He became popular for being the guitar player for the Internet, an alternative R&B band. In 2017, he started making music by himself. He released an extended play (EP) named Steve Lacy's Demo.[5] After this, he worked with other music makers, such as Kendrick Lamar, Solange, Frank Ocean, Calvin Harris, and Tyler, the Creator.[6]

His first studio album was released in 2019. It is named Apollo XXI. It was nominated for a Grammy Award.[7] It went onto the Billboard 200 music chart. His second studio album is named Gemini Rights. It was released in 2022. The album had a single named "Bad Habit". It was Lacy's first single to go to the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100.[8] The song was very popular on social media websites, such as TikTok.[9][10][8] He won a Grammy Award for the album.[11]

References[change | change source]

  1. Breihan, Tom (June 29, 2022). "Steve Lacy - "Bad Habit"". Stereogum. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  2. "Steve Lacy Shares New Track "Mercury" Today".
  3. "Steve Lacy & 3QTR Join AWAL". May 30, 2019.
  4. Monaé, Ashley. "Meet All Six Members of the Internet (Video)". Vibe. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
  5. Bundy, Will (February 23, 2017). "Steve Lacy's Solo Debut, Steve Lacy's Demo, Is Here". The FADER. Retrieved February 26, 2017.
  6. Arcand, Rob (2019-03-01). "Solange's When I Get Home Credits Earl Sweatshirt, Panda Bear, Pharrell, More". SPIN. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
  7. "Steve Lacy | Artist". Grammy Awards. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  8. 8.0 8.1 Geraghty, Hollie (2022-10-04). "Steve Lacy lands first Number One with 'Bad Habit'". NME. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
  9. Dellatto, Marisa. "TikTok Spurs Steve Lacy's 'Bad Habit' Toward No. 1 Spot On Billboard Charts—But Can He Top Harry Styles?". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  10. Brown, August (10 October 2022). "Led by a surprise No. 1 hit, Steve Lacy redefines the rock star for Gen Z". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2 November 2022. ..."Bad Habit," his bummed-out yet deliriously horny TikTok viral hit turned Billboard Hot 100 smash...
  11. Lee, Taila (November 15, 2022). "2023 GRAMMY Nominations: See The Complete Nominees List". The Recording Academy. Retrieved November 16, 2022.

Other websites[change | change source]