Skylar Christan "Skye" Townsend (born September 1, 1993) is an American actress and singer. She has released two EPs, Vomit (2012) and Rocking Chairs (2015). Townsend joined the main cast of A Black Lady Sketch Show in 2021.[1]

Skye Townsend
Born
Skylar Christan Townsend

(1993-09-01) September 1, 1993 (age 31)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer-songwriter
Years active2011–present
FatherRobert Townsend
Websitewww.skyetownsend.com

Acting

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Townsend made in August 2011 her acting debut on BET web series 8 Days a Week,[2] portraying the character "Jade Taylor". The show ended after 10 episodes. Skye completed a film titled Playin' for Love in 2013, playing the character Maya Hardaway the lead cheerleader.[3] She guest starred in the popular TV series Lucifer as Axara.[4] She has also been cast as Lola in the feature film Chase, shot in summer 2018.[5] As of 2021, Townsend is starring in A Black Lady Sketch Show.[6] She also appeared in on an episode of the 2021 iCarly revival series, which also features her A Black Lady Sketch Show co-star Laci Mosley.

Music career

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2012: Recording and releasing Vomit EP

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Townsend released her debut EP album Vomit online via Digital Download on May 5, 2012.[7] The EP featured collaborations from artist like Karina Pasian & Chris O'Bannon" on ("Go Fish!"), "Micky Munday" on ("Hazel") and Wyann Vaughn on ("Free") inspired by Deniece Williams's 1976 hit "Free". The majority of Vomit was produced by Jonathan "JMBeatz" Malone, Waren Vaughn, Vybe, Rey Reel and more. Later on, videos were directed by her father Robert Townsend, for "Go Fish" and "It's Normal" during the month of June 2012.

2015: Recording and releasing Rocking Chairs EP

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In mid to late 2014, Townsend began constructing her second studio EP album, titled Rocking Chairs.[8] The project included 5 tracks along with a feature from rapper, "DEVEY2G" on a song, titled "Always".

Personal life

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She is the daughter of actor, director, and comedian, Robert Townsend.[9]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2019 Chase Lola
2021 Donny's Bar Mitzvah Aiymah
2022 Fake It Til You Make It Kira Short

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2011 8 Days a Week Jade Taylor 10 episodes
2017 Legends of Chamberlain Heights 1 episode
2018 Lucifer Axara 1 episode
2019 The Donors Siliva 7 episodes
2021 iCarly Kiki 1 episode
2021-2023 A Black Lady Sketch Show Various Characters 18 episodes
2022 Christmas Party Crashers Tara Aries TV Movie
2023 Pretty Stoned Leila TV Movie
2023 Family Guy 1 episode; Voice
2023 A Christmas Serenade Willow TV Movie
2024–present The Neighborhood Courtney Pridgeon Recurring role (season 6), Main role (season 7)

Discography

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Extended Play

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Title Album details
Vomit (EP)
  • Released: May 5, 2012
  • Format: Free download/Digital Download
  • Label: Independent
Title Album details
Rocking Chairs
  • Released: January 25, 2015
  • Format: Digital Download[10]
  • Label: THA NEW HOLLYWOOD/NEW HOLLYWOOD PRODUCTIONS

Notable songs

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  • 2012: "Go Fish!" (Produced by JM)
  • 2012: "Its Normal" (Produced by JM)
  • 2013: "Noreg" (Produced by IrateGenius & KayJayBeatz)
  • 2013: "X-Talk" (Produced by Augie Ray)
  • 2013: "Pineapple Diet (ft. Micky Munday)" (Produced by Drupiano)
  • 2015: "Rocking Chairs" (produced by JM)
  • 2015: "Always (ft. DEVEY2G)" (produced by JM)

References

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  1. ^ Biography Archived 2015-06-10 at the Wayback Machine, Official Website. Accessed on November 4, 2012
  2. ^ "Skye Townsend stars on BET series, "8 Days a Week"". BET. Retrieved November 4, 2012.
  3. ^ "Playin' for Love". IMDb. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  4. ^ "[VIDEO] 'Lucifer' Season 3 Episode 17 — "I Will Survive" Sing-Off". 2018-03-12. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  5. ^ "Chase". IMDb.
  6. ^ "A Black Lady Sketch Show". Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  7. ^ "Skye Townsend releases debut EP "Vomit" & Video "Normal"". Vibe Vixen. May 7, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2012.
  8. ^ "New EP: Skye Townsend, "Rocking Chairs"". Eb the Celeb. April 18, 2015. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
  9. ^ Victoria Uwumarogie (September 28, 2011). "Get to Know Skye Townsend (Robert's Daughter) and Her Show, "8 Days a Week"". Madame Noire.
  10. ^ Rocking Chairs on iTunes
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