Tyler Jamal Brown (born May 31, 1995), known professionally as Tyla Yaweh, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He was discovered by rapper Post Malone and led to sign with his manager, Dre London's London Entertainment, an imprint of Epic Records in 2019. Brown is best known for his 2020 singles "High Right Now" (featuring Wiz Khalifa) and "Tommy Lee" (featuring Post Malone)—both received platinum certifications by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), while the latter peaked at number 65 of the Billboard Hot 100. His debut studio album, Heart Full of Rage (2019) and its sequel, Heart Full of Rage 2 (2023) were both met with mixed critical reception and failed to chart domestically.[5]

Tyla Yaweh
Yaweh performing in 2018
Yaweh performing in 2018
Background information
Birth nameTyler Jamal Brown[1]
Born (1995-05-31) May 31, 1995 (age 29)
Orlando, Florida, U.S.[2]
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Labels
Websitetylayaweh.com

Early life

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Tyler Jamal Brown was born on May 31, 1995, in Orlando, Florida. He grew up in Orlando, in a rough neighborhood, and was quoted saying, "I’ve been on my own since I was 14. I saw the streets, I saw everything that came out of Orlando... it taught me life." He initially supported himself by working at a local Dunkin' Donuts until he was evicted by his mother for criminal behavior.[6]

Career

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After arriving in Los Angeles, California, he was discovered by Post Malone and his manager Dre London, who went on to sign him to their record label London Entertainment, in conjunction with Epic Records.[7]

Yaweh's single "Drugs and Pain" was released on November 22, 2017, and was followed by the singles "Wildlife", "Gemini", and "Goals", the latter featuring Preme, all released throughout 2018. All three tracks performed well, achieving millions of streams across Spotify, YouTube, and SoundCloud. He then released another single entitled "She Bad" in October 2018.[8]

Yaweh released his debut mixtape Heart Full of Rage on February 22, 2019.[9] After the Runaway Tour began on September 14, 2019, Yaweh released a single with YG called "I Think I Luv Her" on September 27, 2019. He released a remix of the song "High Right Now" on January 24, 2020, that featured Wiz Khalifa with a music video that included appearances by Post Malone, Billie Joe Armstrong, and Big Sean.[10] He has also performed at festivals such as SXSW, Rolling Loud, and Made in America as well as touring Australia[11] and Europe.[12] He toured with Post Malone and Swae Lee on the Runaway Tour for both legs during fall 2019 and winter 2020, until the tour was halted near the end of the second leg due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Yaweh confirmed a second album is due to be released sometime in early 2021.[13][14][15]

On June 12, 2020, Yaweh released the lead single, "Tommy Lee", which features Post Malone, for his second album, Rager Boy. The track was released on all digital platforms and was followed soon after with an accompanying music video.[16] It became Yaweh's first career Hot 100 entry, debuting at number 65.[17] The track was followed up with a remix, released July 10, 2020, featuring drums from Tommy Lee himself, as well as a re-recorded guitar instrumental.[18] A second remix featuring Saint Jhn was released subsequently.[19]

Yaweh was joined by DaBaby on the track "Stuntin' on You", released on July 17, 2020. They both appear in its accompanying music video.[20] The song was later remixed with verses by DDG and Dame D.O.L.L.A.[21] and is walk up song for MLB outfielder Mookie Betts. New single entitled "All the Smoke" was released by Yaweh, with appearances by Gunna and Wiz Khalifa.[22]

On May 14, 2021, Yaweh featured on South Korean rapper B.I's single "Got It Like That" which also features American singer Destiny Rogers.[23]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[24]
NLD
[25]
Heart Full of Rage 85 173
Heart Full of Rage 2
  • Released: August 4, 2023
  • Label: Epic, London
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

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List of singles, showing selected chart positions, year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[26]
US
R&B/HH

[27]
AUS
[28]
CAN
[29]
IRE
[30]
NZ
Hot

[31]
SWE
[32]
UK
[33]
"Drugs and Pain" 2017 Non-album single
"Gemini" 2018 [A] Heart Full of Rage
"She Bad" Non-album singles
"I Think I Luv Her"
(featuring YG)
2019 88
"Understand Me"[35]
"High Right Now"
(featuring Wiz Khalifa)
2020 Heart Full of Rage
"Tommy Lee"
(featuring Post Malone)
65 30 93 37 49 4 92 56 Non-album singles
"Stuntin' on You"
(featuring DaBaby)
13
"All the Smoke"
(featuring Gunna and Wiz Khalifa or remix also featuring Elias or Landy)
38
"Back Outside" 2021
"Hands Up"
(featuring Morray)
"Do No Wrong"
featuring Trippie Redd and PnB Rock)
2022
"Sex Symbol"
"Mile High"
"Summer Vibes" 2023 Heart Full of Rage 2
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Notes

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  1. ^ "Gemini" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 18 on the Rap Digital Song Sales chart.[34]

References

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  1. ^ "Exclusive: Get To Know Tyla Yaweh". The Knockturnal. April 3, 2019. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  2. ^ "The Orlando-born singer and rapper mixing up the LA music scene with his rockstar attitude". Wonderland Magazine. July 11, 2019. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  3. ^ "Tyla Yaweh Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
  4. ^ "Musician Tyla Yaweh Talks Post Malone, Touring, and 'Heart Full of Rage'". L'officiel. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  5. ^ "Heart Full of Rage on Allmusic". AllMusic.
  6. ^ "Rapper Tula Yahweh talks about growing up in Florida and touring with Post Malone". The Daily Free Press. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  7. ^ "Tyla Yaweh Premieres New Song 'She Bad,' Talks Advice From Birdman: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  8. ^ "Tyla Yaweh Premieres New Song 'She Bad,' Talks Advice From Birdman: Exclusive". Billboard. October 26, 2018.
  9. ^ "TYLA YAWEH'S NEW PROJECT HEART FULL OF RAGE OUT NOW". Epic Records. February 23, 2019.
  10. ^ "Tyla Yaweh recruits Wiz Khalifa, Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong for "High Right Now" remix video". The FADER.
  11. ^ "The Orlando-born singer and rapper mixing up the LA music scene with his rockstar attitude". Acclaim Magazine. May 14, 2019. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  12. ^ "Post Malone, O2 Arena, review: A crowd-pleasing, hits filled show | MOBO Organisation". www.mobo.com.
  13. ^ "Post Malone Just Announced "RUNAWAY" Tour". Highsnobiety. August 18, 2019.
  14. ^ "Post Malone announces 2020 "Runaway Tour" dates". November 19, 2019.
  15. ^ @TylaYaweh (December 16, 2020). "Dropping top of 2021 trust the process -Rager BØY" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  16. ^ Hussey, Allison (June 12, 2020). "Post Malone and Tyla Yaweh Share New Song "Tommy Lee"". Pitchfork.
  17. ^ @billboardcharts (June 22, 2020). ".@TylaYaweh & @PostMalone's "Tommy Lee" debuts at No. 65 on this week's #Hot100.It earns Tyla Yaweh his first career #Hot100 entry" (Tweet). Retrieved June 22, 2020 – via Twitter.
  18. ^ "Tommy Lee joins Post Malone and Tyla Yaweh on remix of "Tommy Lee": Stream". Consequence of Sound. July 10, 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
  19. ^ "Tyla Yaweh Drops Another "Tommy Lee" Remix With Post Malone & SAINt JHN". HotNewHipHop. August 28, 2020.
  20. ^ "Tyla Yaweh Links Up With DaBaby for "Stuntin On You" Music Video". Complex. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
  21. ^ Cho, Regina (December 8, 2020). "Tyla Yaweh taps Dame D.O.L.L.A. and DDG for "Stuntin' On You (Remix)"". REVOLT.
  22. ^ "Tyla Yaweh Drops "All the Smoke" Video f/ Gunna and Wiz Khalifa". Complex.
  23. ^ Abanes, Mariel (May 11, 2021). "B.I previews 'Got It Like That', featuring Destiny Rogers and Tyla Yaweh". NME. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  24. ^ "ARIA CHART WATCH #524". auspOp. May 11, 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  25. ^ "Tyla Yaweh – Heart Full Of Rage". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  26. ^ "Chart Search: Tyla Yaweh, Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  27. ^ "Chart Search: Tyla Yaweh, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  28. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 22 June 2020". No. 1581. Australian Recording Industry Association. June 22, 2020. {{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
  29. ^ "Chart Search: Tyla Yaweh, Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  30. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  31. ^ Peaks on the NZ Hot Singles Chart:
  32. ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 25". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  33. ^ "TYLA YAWEH FT POST MALONE | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  34. ^ "Rap Digital Song Sales – Week of June 2, 2018". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
  35. ^ "Tyla Yaweh Drops New Single "Understand Me"". HotNewHipHop. September 28, 2019. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  36. ^ a b c "American certifications – Tyla Yaweh". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  37. ^ "Canadian certifications – Tyla Yaweh". Music Canada. Retrieved November 1, 2022.