Flyana Boss is an American hip hop duo from Los Angeles, California consisting of rappers Bobbi LaNea Tyler and Folayan Omi Kunerede.[2] They signed to Atlantic Records in 2021, and their song "You Wish" gained popularity online in 2023.[3]
Flyana Boss | |
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 Flyana Boss performing at The Met Philadelphia in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2019–present |
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| Members |
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| Website | flyanaboss |
TikTok information | |
| Page | |
| Followers | 1.3m |
| Likes | 43.1m |
Last updated: April 5, 2024 | |
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Career
editEarly years and formation
editBobbi LaNea Taylor and Folayan Omi Kunerede met while attending the Musicians Institute on Hollywood Boulevard in California, where they formed Flyana Boss.[4] Bobbi LaNea is from Detroit, MI. Folayan is from Dallas, TX. The group name is a play on the name of singer and actress Diana Ross.[5] They were signed to Atlantic Records in July 2021 after their record label, Vnclm_, made a joint venture with Atlantic.[6]
Boffum EP and TikTok success (2023-present)
editTheir extended play, Boffum, featuring the songs "Nu Nu" and "Really Really", was released in February 2023.[7] They released their extended play Make It A Double, which consisted of the songs "You Wish" and "Trashboi", in June 2023.[1] "You Wish" went viral after soundtracking a series of videos recorded by Flyana Boss' videographer, Evan Blum, of the duo running through various locations—including Walt Disney World, the Santa Monica Pier, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame—which the duo began posting on their TikTok account in June 2023.[8] When the repetitive nature of their TikTok content for “You Wish” came under criticism by fans in early July 2023, Missy Elliott came to their defense, stating that it was an "old school tactic" and changing things up often "confuses" people.[9][10] The duo opened for Janelle Monáe's "The Age of Pleasure Tour".[11][12]
Discography
editExtended plays
edit| Title | Details |
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| Boffum |
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| Vitamin FB |
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| Make It A Double |
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| This Ain't The Album |
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Singles
editAs lead artist
edit| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Bossi" | 2019 | Non-album singles |
| "Ring Around" | 2020 | |
| "Move Back!" | ||
| "Jenny" | ||
| "Jingle Dem Bells" | ||
| "Daddy?" | 2021 | |
| "Olé" | ||
| "Bounce It" | ||
| "Miss Me" | 2022 | |
| "All Eyes on Me" (with Marky Style) | ||
| "Mango Bananas" | ||
| "Buddha" | ||
| "Really Really" | 2023 | |
| "Nu Nu" | ||
| "Hot Tea" | ||
| "Fondue" | ||
| "You Wish" | ||
| "Trashboi" | ||
| "You Wish (with Missy Elliott and Kaliii)" | ||
| "Bitch Imma Star" | ||
| "Big One" | ||
| "UFHO" | ||
| "Candyman" | 2024 | |
| "Yeaaa" | ||
| "Money At" | ||
| "Skateboard" | ||
| "Stupendous" | ||
| "Spend It" | ||
| "Judy" | ||
| "Hot Butter Summertime" |
As featured artist
edit| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Boomerang" (Nikitaa featuring Flyana Boss) |
2021 | High Priestess |
| "SAD GENERATION, HAPPY PICTURES" (Noga Erez featuring Flyana Boss)[13] |
2024 | The Vandalist |
Folayan, as solo featured artist
edit| Title | Year | Album |
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| "All She Want" (Ramaj Eroc featuring Folayan & Lyrik Luciano) |
2018 | Non-album singles |
Tours
editHeadlining
edit- The Bosstanical Garden Tour (2024)[14]
Supporting
edit- Janelle Monáe – Age of Pleasure Tour (2023)
References
edit- ^ a b Elibert, Mark (July 1, 2023). "Fiery Rap Duo Flyana Boss Goes Viral With "You Wish"". Complex. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ "ALL EYES ON ME". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "Undiscovered: waterbaby, Mya K & Archy Moor". Notion. June 16, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ Spanos, Brittany (July 12, 2023). "Meet Flyana Boss, the Bestie Rap Duo Running Across Your TikTok FYP". Rollingstone. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ Love, Tirhakah (July 31, 2023). "Move Out the Way Flyana Boss are running laps around TikTok and the music industry with 'You Wish.' They've always had a "master plan to be a star."". Vulture. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
- ^ Aswad, Jen (July 15, 2021). "Atlantic Records Strikes Joint Venture With Vnclm_ Label; Arden Jones Is First Release (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- ^ Polsely, Victoria (February 24, 2023). "Hip Hop Duo Flyana Boss reign in their power on new EP Boffum". Earmilk. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ Lee, Tony (July 4, 2023). "Flyana Boss is running all over your TikTok For You page". NBC News. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ courtneyb (July 9, 2023). "Missy Elliot Defends Rap Duo Flyana Boss After Fans Criticize Their Creativity - The Source". Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ "Missy Elliott Steps To Flyana Boss' Defense After Online Criticism". Rap-Up. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ Williams, Aaron (August 17, 2023). "Who Are The Openers For Janelle Monáe's 'The Age Of Pleasure Tour?'". Uproxx.com.
- ^ Inman, DeMicia (August 18, 2023). "Flyana Boss Added To Janelle Monáe's Age Of Pleasure Tour". VIBE.com. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- ^ Noga Erez - SAD GENERATION, HAPPY PICTURES (Feat. Flyana Boss) (Official Video) YouTube. 20 September 2024
- ^ "Flyana Boss | Official Website". flyanaboss. Retrieved November 7, 2023.