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Maya B

Maya B is an American R&B and pop singer-songwriter and visual artist based in Los Angeles.

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Maya B
Born
Pasadena, CA
GenresR&B, pop, hip hop, trap
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active2017–present
LabelCapitol

Maya B is an American R&B and pop singer-songwriter and visual artist based in Los Angeles.

Early life

Maya grew up in Pasadena, California, and her family later moved to nearby Santa Clarita.1 She started singing at age 7.2

Career

In 2017, Maya released her debut single, "Kiss On My Neck".3 She was signed to Capitol Records the next year.3 Her 2018 single "Selenas" was featured on the soundtrack for the 2020 film Promising Young Woman.45 She wrote and produced the single herself.3 In 2019, she released the single "Dollar to a Diamond",1 produced by Soulshock.2 That year, she went on her first tour as the opener for Summer Walker on the Girls Need Love Tour.1 Her 2020 single "Sink" features the rapper SAINt JHN, and the music video was animated by Carolyn Knapp.67

Her debut EP, [B]1, was released on May 7, 2021.8 It is a blend of R&B, pop, hip hop, and trap,8 and features production by Soulshock, Karlin, Hydrate, and Malay.4

As a visual artist, she also produces a series of zines, including one called Her Pain / Her Brain, featuring her own artwork.6

Discography

EP

Title Release details
[B]1

Singles

  • "River" (2017)
  • "Selenas" (2018)
  • "Kiss On My Neck" (2018)
  • "Dollar to a Diamond" (2019)
  • "Getty Woah" (2019)
  • "Not Ready for Love" (2019)
  • "Sink" feat. SAINt JHN (2020)
  • "The Rest of Our Life" (2020)
  • "Real Life" (2021)
  • "Running" (2021)
References

References

  1. Corry, Kristin (30 April 2019). "Maya B's "Dollar to a Diamond" Is Motivation for Better Days". Vice. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  2. Mercedes, Evelin. "Maya B Discusses Her Recent Tour With Summer Walker, Published Zine, & Life In L.A." Celeb Mix. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  3. Hassaine, Nour (1 December 2018). "Maya B." Euphoria. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  4. "New Noise: Maya B". Wonderland Magazine. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  5. Paul, Larisha. "Maya B becomes the center of attention amidst chaos in "Selenas"". Earmilk. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  6. Brake, David (8 June 2020). "Maya B writes anti-materialist anthems for our times". Document Journal. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  7. Sarto, Dan (9 April 2021). "Maya B Goes Quirky Collage in 'Sink (ft. SAINt JHN)' Music Video". AWN. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  8. Mosk, Mitch (18 May 2021). ""NO. BULL. SH*T.": MAYA B GOES TRACK-BY-TRACK THROUGH HER MULTIDIMENSIONAL DEBUT EP, 'B[1]'". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 14 June 2021.