Highlyy (born 13 December 2003), is a British singer and songwriter.
Highlyy | |
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| Birth name | Highlyblessed Sandra Mazina |
| Born | 13 December 2003 London, U.K. |
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| Years active | 2022–present |
| Labels | Universal Music |
Early life
editFrom Congolese heritage, Highlyy begun to sing at church and school choirs.[1][2]
Career
editAfter her song "Soldier" blew up on TikTok, in 2022, at 18, she got invited by Oxlade to performe 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
editHighlyy 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 |
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| +243 |
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Singles
editAs a lead artist
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US | AUS | CAN | IRE | NLD | NZ | UK Afrobeats | DO | ||||
| "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" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 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 2024-11-24.
- ^ Vince (2023-09-03). "Afrobeat Sensation Highlyy discusses her heritage, upcoming EP & More". GRM Daily. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "Flying HIGH | AMEL MUKHTAR". DiscountMags.com. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ Bolarin, Ore (2024-02-16). "Highlyy & Rsko come together for new "Passion" video". GRM Daily. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "Watch Essex-bred singer Highlyy's family-centric visual for 'Soldier'". GRUNGECAKE™. 2022-10-31. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "Afro-Club, le Hit des platines avec Highlyy, Santrinos Raphaël et Sarkodie". RFI (in French). 2024-01-02. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ Cattermole, Liam (2023-07-07). "Staying Blessed and Highlyy Favoured". Notion. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ +243 - EP by Highlyy on Apple Music, 2024-01-25, retrieved 2024-11-24
- ^ "Official Afrobeats Chart on 18/9/2022". Official Charts. 2022-09-24. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "Highlyy Chart Positions on Spotify, Apple Music and Other Streaming Services". kworb.net. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "HIGHLYY/TION WAYNE". Official Charts. 2022-09-10. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
