Biography
Lil Yachty became popular thanks to "Instagram". It was the social network that helped him to acquire the first fans and declare themselves to the whole world.Childhood and youth
LIL YACHTY was born on August 23, 1997 in the city of Maibelton, USA. The real name is Miles McClum. The boy grew up in a creative family, his father is a professional photographer. He was fond of music, the love of which was transferred to children. Sister Musican Cody Shein also sings. And the mother is known in the network under the nickname of mymm.
During training in Pebblebrook Highschool, the young man started writing tracks. He worked on the McDonald's network, where he met other novice performers and producers. After graduation, Alabama entered the State University, but soon threw his studies to focus on creativity.
Music
In 2015 LIL YACHTY moved to New York. The first students of the young man gained through an instagram account created with the other. He attracted the attention of the producer of Burberry Perry. So the team of The Saling Team with an office in the apartment of the future star appeared. Musicians were able to declare themselves when their song Minnesota sounded on the Ovo Sound radio.Later, Miles recorded the One Night track, which was used in the comedy video, quickly scores on the Internet. Both compositions entered the Debut Mikstep Lil Boat.
Embed from getty imagesThis brought a novice musician cooperation with DRAM. Together they created the Broccoli composition, which became a hit in the United States. She took the leading position in rap and R & B-charts, entered the top 5 Billboard Hot 100. No less successful was the clip that scored millions of views on YouTube.
Rapper signed contracts with Quality Control Music labels, Capitol Records and Motown Records, and then began work on the first album. He came out in 2017 called Teenage Emotions. Migos, Stefflon Don and Diplo participated in the record.
After a successful debut in McCallum music, I decided to try myself in the movies. He "gave the voice" the hero of the cartoon "Young Titans, Forward!", And later starred in the episodic role of the 2nd part of the film "The perfect toy".
Soon the Contractor announced the record of the next studio album. He invited Offset and 2 Chainz. The record reached the 2nd position of the Billboard 200 chart. That same year, Miles participated in the creation of tracks of other artists, made a guest musician at the Bhad Bhabie, Steve Aoki and Social House.
Embed from getty imagesAlready in the fall, LIL YACHTY discography was replenished with Nuthin '2 PROVE album. His release was preceded by the single Want The Smoke? Recorded together with Cardi B and Offset. The plate was not as successful as the previous ones. It rose only on the 8th line of the US rap-chart, but it did not upset the singer, who continued to create.
The music of the artist connects Hip-Hop, Trap, Pop and Mamba Rap. He likes to create samples with the addition of sounds from Super Nintendo, Mario Bros, Rugrats, Cotton Candy and even Pixar movie scenes. McClam calls his style "chewing rubber."
In addition to music, a young man works by the model. In 2016, he was present at the show of the clothes line Yeezy Season 3, created by Kanye West. Collaborates with Adidas brands, Christian Dior, Ea Sports, Icebox Jewelry, Target and Puma. The musician made red dreadlocks with his business card.
Personal life
Lil Yachty does not like to talk about personal life, preferring to pay attention to other aspects of the biography. Fans attributed to him novels with instagram models of India Love and Megan Denise. The latter confirmed that he was his girlfriend, during an interview to YouTube. But the musician did not comment on the information.
LIL YACHTY now
In 2019, rapper plans the release of a new studio album. Now he continues to engage in music and filming the cinema, appeared in the role of himself in the film "That more couple.Embed from getty imagesFans are watching the life of celebrities in "Instagram", where news and photos are published. They note that the idol manages to keep himself in shape - with a height of 180 cm he weighs 73 kg.
Discography
Studio albums:
- 2017 - Teenage Emotions
- 2018 - Lil Boat 2
- 2018 - Nuthin '2 PROVE
- 2019 - Lil Boat 3
Mikstep:
- 2016 - Lil Boat
- 2016 - Summer Songs 2
Mini albums:
- 2015 - Summer Songs
- 2016 - The Lost Files