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Tay Walker

Taylor Walker (born November 27, 1992)[3] is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer from Inglewood, California. Taylor performed as a writer,[4] keyboardist and vocalist on The Internet's debut album Purple Naked Ladies[5][6] as well as playing keyboards in the music video for "Objects in the Mirror" from the Mac Miller album Watching Movies With The Sound Off.[7] In 2015 Walker released his debut solo album 25 Hours A Day, independently.[8]

Tay Walker
Tay Walker in 2017
Tay Walker in 2017
Background information
Birth nameTaylor Walker
Also known asLux[1]
Born (1992-11-27) November 27, 1992 (age 31)
Inglewood, California, United States
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • keyboards
  • drums
  • guitar
Years active2011–present
Labels

Early life

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Tay Walker was born in Inglewood, California and eldest of three, having two younger brothers.[9] His mother was a musician who used to sing to him, he began singing in the 3rd or 4th grade singing with his mother. Walker's mother introduced him to Motown and The Funk Brothers. Walker self-taught piano player as well as a vocalist, in response, his mother put him in piano classes and the choir as a child.[10]

Career

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March 23, 2013 Tay Walker submitted an audition for a Tiny Desk Concert performance. The video was filmed in a middle school music room.[11]

May 28, 2013 - Walker appeared in Mac Miller's, The Space Migration Sessions - "Objects in the Mirror" playing the keyboard as a member of The Internet.[12] Later that year Walker would perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live with Miller.[13]

On August 26, 2017, Walker appeared on Signed, a VH1 Television series where Rick Ross, The Dream and Lenny S, mentor aspiring artists and eventually offered him a place on their respective labels[14] (MMG, Radio Killa Records, and Roc Nation).[15] Tay Walker - one of the winners of the tv show - was offered a deal with MMG.[16]

December 14, 2020 - Tay Walker was photographed in the studio with Kes Kross, Dr. Dre and Walker's manager.[17]

Influences

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Tay Walker lists Stevie Wonder and many Motown artists as influences as well as Tyrese Gibson, Michael Jackson, Alicia Keys, Brian McKnight and Jamie Foxx. Walker also listens to a lot of R&B, Jazz, and Neo Soul artists.[18]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of albums, with year released
Title Album details
25 Hours A Day (25HAD)[19]
  • Released: April 30, 2015 (digital)
    February 2, 2015 (physical)
  • Label: Luxury Productions Inc (LPI)
  • Formats: CD, digital download
One Way Street to Nowhere
  • Released: May 25, 2018 (digital)
  • Label: Luxury Productions Inc (LPI)
  • Formats: digital download
Lux
  • Released: April 1, 2020 (digital)
  • Label: Lux Ent. Fanklub
  • Formats: digital download

EPs

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List of extended plays, with year released
Title Album details
Tay Walker EP[20]
  • Released: August 6, 2013[21]
  • Label: Luxury Productions Inc (LPI)
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

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List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US CAN
"Dreaming"[22][23] 2013 — — 25 Hours A Day
"Karma"[24][25] 2014 — — 25 Hours A Day
"Waste Of Time"[26] 2015 — — 25 Hours A Day
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List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US CAN
"You Don't Even Know"[27] 2013 — — Feel Good
"They Say" 2012 — — Purple Naked Ladies
"They Say/Shangrila" 2011 — —

Guest appearances

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List of guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Artist(s) Album
"They Say / Shangrila" 2011 The Internet Purple Naked Ladies
"You Don't Even Know" 2013 Feel Good
"Runnin'"
"Follow Me" 2014 Domo Genesis Under the Influence 2
"Would You Believe Me" 2023 Marcus Orelias

References

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  1. ^ Jarvis. "Tay Walker - I Wanna Know". oddfuturetalk.com. Odd Future Talk. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  2. ^ Mak, Chox (16 September 2017). "Tay Walker signs with Maybach Music and shares scene with Rick Ross and The-Dream from #Signed, where he landed the deal [VIDEO]". Hip-Hop Vibe.com. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  3. ^ Sterling, Thea. "'Neo soul Tay' A candid interview with singer Tay Walker". rawdosedtee. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  4. ^ Zo (4 January 2017). "Hear Tay Walker's Sweet and Soulful New Song "Runaway"". okayplayer.com. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  5. ^ "Tay Walker: About Tay Walker". MTV.com. Retrieved 3 July 2015.[dead link‍]
  6. ^ "Tay Walker Credits". AllMusic.com. AllMusic. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  7. ^ "Mac Miller: The Space Migration Sessions - Objects In The Mirror (with The Internet)". YouTube.com. TreeJTV. 28 May 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  8. ^ G-Unit Promotions. "Tay Walker - "25 Hours A Day" Album Stream + "Waste Of Time" Video". thisis50.com. thisis50. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  9. ^ Thai, Xuan. "EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: TAY WALKER AKA LUX". Quality Time Online. Xuan Thai. Retrieved 3 July 2015. On the track "They Say" from The Internet (feat. Matt Martin and Syd the Kid) and promoted by Odd Future, you can hear me sing the male vocals
  10. ^ Star, Vocal. "INTERVIEW WITH R&B SINGER TAY WALKER". vocalstarblog.ca. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  11. ^ "Tay Walker "The World" NPR TINY DESK Submission". YouTube.com. YouTube. 23 March 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
  12. ^ Miller, Mac (28 May 2013). "Mac Miller: The Space Migration Sessions - Objects In The Mirror (with The Internet)". YouTube.com. YouTube. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  13. ^ Walker, Tay. "Another days work W/ @larryfisherman #JimmyKimmelLive". Instagram.com. Instagram - Tay Walker. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
  14. ^ "Young Jonii Signs To Maybach Music Group". Complex Networks.2020-06-04. Retrieved 2020-06-25
  15. ^ "Rick Ross, The-Dream to Star in New VH1 Show 'Signed' - XXL". XXL Mag. 11 July 2017. Retrieved 2017-11-17.
  16. ^ "Rick Ross Welcomes Jeff Chery To MMG - AllHipHop.com". AllHipHop.com. Retrieved 2017-11-17.
  17. ^ Walker, Tay. "Verified So this happened... #fanklub #powermoves #aftermath #legend #taywalker #humbled". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
  18. ^ Dean, Roy. ""THE LIFE OF TAY WALKER" [DOCUMENTARY]". YouTube. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  19. ^ "25HAD via ITunes". ITunes.com. iTunes. 30 April 2015. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  20. ^ BUYANOVSKY, DAN. "PREMIERE: TAY WALKER UNVEILS THE ULTRA-SULTRY 'PLEASURE'". REVOLT.com. Revolt TV. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  21. ^ Walker, Tay. "Tay Walker EP". Audiomack.com. Audiomack. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  22. ^ Cuervas, Jasmina (21 May 2013). "RESPECT. WORLD PREMIERE: TAY WALKER – "DREAMING" (PROD. BY AAYHASIS)". RESPECT. Respect Magazine. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  23. ^ "ITunes: Dreaming - Tay Walker". iTunes Music. 10 June 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  24. ^ Ramirez, Erika. "The Internet's Tay Walker Debuts 'Karma' Video: Watch". Billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  25. ^ X, Dharmix. "Tay Walker of The Internet Releases Video For "Karma"". Complex.com. Complex. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  26. ^ "Tay Walker – Waste Of Time". SoulTrain.com. Soul Train. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  27. ^ "Feel Good [Explicit]". Amazon.com. Amazon. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
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