Tyler Ryan Lee Jordan Brooks, (born August 31, 2000), known professionally as skaiwater (previously known as Young Skai), is a British rapper and record producer from Nottingham.

Career

In May 2021, skaiwater released their mixtape Happy Hour with an appearance from American rapper Lil Keed.[1] They gained popularity on Tiktok with their hit single '#miles'. In November 2022, they released their album Rave with appearances from rappers Lil Uzi Vert, XLOVCLO, and Prentiss.[2]

In February 2024, skaiwater released "Rain" which would go on to gain some traction online, garnering over 2 million streams on Spotify as well as over 1 million views on Youtube.

In March 2024, skaiwater released "Light!" featuring Lil Nas X and 9lives. Marking the first feature of Lil Nas X’s career and the second time the two artists have collaborated.[3][4] Their first collaboration occurring in 2018 on Lil Nas X’s song "No Love".[3]

On June 14, 2024, skaiwater released their long-awaited album #gigi with features from Lil Nas X, Karrahbooo and more. Following the release of the album, they supported Bktherula on her I JUST WANNA BE ME tour along with Yhapojj.

On February 14th, 2025, skaiwater released their 2nd studio album #mia, which included a feature from rapper/singer RADA.

Personal life

Skaiwater is non-binary.[5] They are of Jamaican descent and have lived in Los Angeles, US, since April 2023.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Skaiwater Unveils 'Happy Hour' Mixtape & "Emani" Visual". AllHipHop. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  2. ^ "Skaiwater Drops New Album "Rave"". HotNewHipHop. 12 November 2022. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  3. ^ a b Elibert, Mark. "Lil Nas X Delivers First Guest Verse of His Career on Skaiwater's 'Light!'". Complex. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  4. ^ "Instagram".
  5. ^ @skaiwater (January 26, 2023). "i am blessed to have a support system that isnt shy to accept or ask ab gender identity 2 clear it up for anybody afraid of offending identify as nonbinary + go by any pronoun" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  6. ^ Norris, John (14 June 2024). "Skaiwater Talks Online Ignorance, Lil Nas X & Making Their Soulful, Danceable New Album". Billboard. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
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