Lyrica Anderson
Lyrica Anderson (born December 18, 1988) is an American singer and songwriter.[1] She is the daughter of singer and former Ikette Lyrica Garrett.[2] She appeared on the show Love and Hip Hop Hollywood.
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Background information | |
Born | December 18, 1988 |
Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | R&B, soul, pop, hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, rapper, producer |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2008-present |
Labels | Mosley, Interscope, EMPIRE |
Associated acts | Charice, The Knux, Demi Lovato, Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Chris Brown |
Website | www |
Career
In 2009, Anderson co-wrote the song "Pyramid" for Filipina singer Charice, which was released in 2010 and peaked at number one on the US Dance Club Songs chart.[3] Anderson has writing credits on two songs on Demi Lovato's third studio album, Unbroken (2011); "All Night Long" featuring Missy Elliott and Timbaland and "Together" featuring Jason Derulo.[4]
In September 2012, Anderson released her debut mixtape entitled King Me.[5] In 2013, she was released from her deal with Timbaland's record label Mosley Music Group, a division of Interscope Records. In the same year she co-wrote the song "Jealous" for Beyoncé's fifth studio album.[6] In May 2014, she released her debut extended play, King Me 2, featuring guest appearances from Ty Dolla Sign, Kevin Gates and Wiz Khalifa.[7] In 2014, Anderson also co-wrote the song "Pretend" for singer Tinashe. She also co-wrote the song grass ain't greener recorded by Chris Brown [6]
In October 2015, Anderson released her debut studio album, Hello.[8] In 2016, she became a supporting cast member of the third season on the VH1 reality series, Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood. In 2017, she returned as a main cast member of the reality series.[9]
Personal life & Family
In 2016, Anderson married A1 Bentley, an American rapper, songwriter, & producer who has worked with urban artists including Chris Brown, Drake, and Tyga. In 2018, they had their first child together, Ocean Zion Bentley.
Discography
Album
- Hello (2015)
- Adia (2017)
- Strength (2018)
- Bad Hair Day (2020)
EPs
- King Me 2 (2014)
- Nasha Pearl (2017)[10]
Mixtape
- King Me (2012)
Singles
- "Unfuck You" by Lyrica Anderson (featuring Ty$) from King Me 2 (2013)
- "Freakin" by Lyrica Anderson (featuring Wiz Khalifa) from King Me 2 (2014)
- "Freakin Remix" by Lyrica Anderson (featuring Wiz Khalifa and Eric Bellinger) from King Me 2 (2014)
- "Hashtag" by Lyrica Anderson (2015)
- "Don't Take It Personal" by Lyrica Anderson (2017)
- "Marriott" by Lyrica Anderson (2020)
Other appearances
Title | Artist | Album |
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"Daddy's Little Girl" | The Knux | Remind Me in 3 Days... |
"Mentally"[11] | Timbaland | Timbaland Thursdays |
"Little Drummer Boy" | Timbaland | Western Union Singing Telegram |
"Gotta Be Love" | Armin Van Buuren | Embrace |
"The Game" | Ya Boy | Road 2 Rocka |
"Where Did the Love Go ft Afrojack" | Chico Rose | Non-Album Single |
Songwriting Credits
Year | Artist | Album | Title(s) |
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2007 | Mýa | Liberation | "Walka Not a Talka ft Snoop Dogg" |
Keke Palmer | So Uncool | "Footwurking" | |
2008 | Webbie | Savage Life 2 | "I Miss You ft LeToya Luckett" |
2009 | Jeanette | Undress to the Beat | "Freak Out" |
2010 | Charice | Charice | "Pyramid ft Iyaz" |
Hannah Montana | Hannah Montana Forever | "Are You Ready" | |
Various Artists | Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam | "Fire" by Matthew 'Mdot' Finley | |
"It's On" by Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam Cast | |||
"Tear It Down" by Matthew 'Mdot' Finley & Meaghan Martin | |||
"Walking' In My Shoes" (Bonus) by Matthew 'Mdot' Finley & Meaghan Martin | |||
2011 | Demi Lovato | Unbroken | "All Night Long ft Missy Elliott & Timbaland" |
"Together ft Jason Derulo" | |||
The Knux | Eraser | "1974 ft Natalia Kills" | |
2012 | Elijah Blake | Bijoux 22 | "X.O.X ft Common" [12] |
BoA | Only One | "One Dream ft Henry of Super Junior-M & Key of SHINee | |
2014 | Jennifer Hudson | JHUD | "Walk It Out ft Timbaland" |
Tinashe | Aquarius | "Pretend ft ASAP Rocky" | |
Blonde | Non-album Single | "I Loved You ft Melissa Steel" | |
2015 | Elijah Blake | Shadows & Diamonds | "I Just Wanna..." |
Jason Derulo | Everything Is 4 | "Love Like That ft K. Michelle" | |
Chris Brown | Royalty | "Wrist ft Solo Lucci" | |
"Little Bit" | |||
2017 | Ty Dolla Sign | Beach House 3 | "All the Time" |
Chris Brown | Heartbreak on a Full Moon | "Questions" | |
"Party ft Usher & Gucci Mane | |||
Omarion | Non-album Single | "Distance" [13] | |
2019 | Chris Brown | Indigo | "Cheetah" |
"Part of the Plan" | |||
"You Like That" |
Filmography
Television
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2016–2019 | Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood | Herself | Supporting Cast (season 3) Main Cast (season 4—6) |
[14]References
- "Throughout Her Turbulent Pregnancy, Lyrica Anderson Managed To Glow". VH1. November 28, 2018.
- Michel, Sarah (September 2, 2016). "Lyrica Garrett Been That Chick! Meet The Love & Hip Hop Mom Who Got Her Start With Ike and Tina". VH1.
- "Charice - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- "Popping Up: Lyrica Anderson". Idolator. September 21, 2012. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- "New Music: Lyrica Anderson – 'King Me' [Mixtape]". Rap-Up. September 25, 2012. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- "Video: Lyrica Anderson – 'Hello'". Rap-Up. October 16, 2015. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- "King Me 2 - EP by Lyrica Anderson". iTunes. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- "Hello by Lyrica Anderson". iTunes. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- "Act Like You Know: Love & Hip Hop Hollywood Newbie Lyrica". VH1. August 29, 2016. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- "Nasha Pearl by Lyrica Anderson". Music.apple.com. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
- "Elijah Blake X.O.X. Lyrics". Genius. Genius Media Group Inc. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- "Omarion - Distance Lyrics". Metro Lyrics. CBS Interactive Inc. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- Lyrica, Brief information about; December 18, erson Date Of Birth She was born on; 1987Origin; Angeles, Place of Birth She was birthed in Los; California; Soul, U. S. Genres of Music; R; B; pop (2020-04-30). "Lyrica Anderson Net Worth, Her Career, Age & Family". HotLegit. Retrieved 2020-08-07.