3.22.24

Single: Lay Bankz – “Good Look“

With Over 150 Million Streams Since the Start of 2023, The Versatile Philadelphia Rapper and Singer Leans Into Emcee Mode For Her Latest Single, Following the Future-R&B of “Tell Ur Girlfriend”

Critical Praise:

“Of all the artists this year trying to infuse the bounce of East Coast club into pop hits, Lay Bankz might have the most seamless style. The 18-year-old’s songs with producer Jumbo Beats are sleek and tasteful—her voice has an elegant, almost synthetic quality that gives her busy instrumentals a smooth finish—but tap into the underlying momentum of 2022’s viral club music…Bankz’ freewheeling writing style and urgent club production add dimension to her point of view, capturing the rush of conflicting emotions behind her poised exterior.” – Pitchfork

“And on the feverish ‘Na Na Na,’ Lay Bankz reminds everyone she’s a better rapper than just about everyone else hopping on club beats.” – The FADER

“Updating the romantic desperation of old-school R&B with new-age toxicity, Lay Bankz is becoming the go-to feature for up-and-coming rap artists who need a silky verse to balance their frenetic flows on racing beats.” – Okayplayer

The Song:

Known for her danceable club tracks and infectious spirit, Lay Bankz can flat out spit when she wants to. The Philly-born 19-year-old shows off her emcee skills on “Good Look,” her latest single. Weaving between detuned woodwinds and insstent percussion, Lay Bankz takes a moment to flex, methodically addressing the many reasons why she can’t be messed with: “Can’t nobody check me less it’s coming with some commas/I’m a top 10, you ain’t not, Iguodala/I’m a boss b*tch, raw b*tch without that condom/I got all this ass and I get it from my momma,” stresses Lay Bankz. Luckily for her fans, the versatile artist promises good things to anyone wise enough to join her team: “F*ck with me, that’s a good look.” “Good Look” arrives after Lay turned the clock back with her R&B banger“Tell Ur Girlfriend” (3 million streams to date), the subject of a popular and infectious From The Block video.

“Good Look” and “Tell Ur Girlfriend” continue the momentum from Lay Bankz’s breakout 2023, marked by several viral singles and an acclaimed debut EP. She kicked off the year with the frenetic club-rap anthem “Na Na Na,” a viral smash that generated over 127k video creations on TikTok and over 41 million global streams. Lay tapped into the zeitgeist once again with her single “ICK!,“ a ferocious club-rap song about the moment sparks stop flying, which became one of the biggest viral hits of 2023, peaking at #8 on Billboard x TikTok’s Viral Chart behind more than 1 million video creations, and generating over 81 million streams across platforms. Both “Na Na Na” and “ICK!” are highlights from Now You See Me, Lay’s debut EP, which shows her range across 7 memorable tracks, and racked up over 127 million streams. To close out 2023, Lay released “Sloppy Seconds (Ick Pt. 2),” the equally-cheeky follow-up single to “ICK!,” generating 14 million streams since its release in December.

Most recently, Lay Bankz made her first appearance at Rolling Loud, when she shut it down on the main stage during last week’s Rolling Loud California 2024. Earlier this year, she was named one of Spotify’s Most Necessary Artists To Watch for 2024, placed on Complex’s list of Rappers To Watch in 2024 and YouTube’s Fifty Deep Music Class of 2024, joined fellow club-influenced artist Skaiwater on “choosin u,” and walked the Red Carpet at the 2024 Grammy Awards.

Lay Bankz is on a mission to bring Philly to the masses. Stay tuned for much more from the rapidly rising artist as the year continues.’

Stream “Good Look”: https://laybankz.lnk.to/GoodLook

Stream “Tell Ur Girlfriend”: https://laybankz.lnk.to/TellUrGirlfriend

Stream Now You See Me EP: https://laybankz.lnk.to/nowyouseeme

Follow Lay Bankz on socials: tiktok | instagram | spotify | youtube

Photo credit: Pablo Flores Perez

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The Background:

Lay Bankz is an 19 year old singer/songwriter and dancer hailing from Philadelphia, PA. Growing up she was influenced by musical greats such as Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Aaliyah, and Bruno Mars that helped to create her unique and vibrant sound. She effortlessly fuses club and R&B music by incorporating high energy Club beats coupled with her hard-hitting and electric dances. With her vibrant personality she has amassed 2.4M+ followers on TikTok with 88M likes and 582k followers on Instagram. A rising star, Lay is poised to take the music industry by storm.