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Doechii
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Doechii at The Fillmore in 2022
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| Birth name | Jaylah Ji'mya Hickmon |
| Also known as | iamdoechii |
| Born | August 14, 1998 Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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Jaylah Ji'mya Hickmon (born August 14, 1998), known professionally as Doechii (and previously as iamdoechii), is an American rapper and singer. After releasing her debut EP, Oh the Places You'll Go (2020), she rose to prominence with the viral success of her song "Yucky Blucky Fruitcake" on TikTok in 2021. Doechii then signed with Top Dawg Entertainment and Capitol Records, through which she released her second EP, She/Her/Black ... in 2022, and has since earned commercial success with the singles "Persuasive" (featuring SZA) and "What It Is (Block Boy)" (featuring Kodak Black), which marked her first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100. Doechii was awarded the Rising Star Award from Billboard Women in Music in 2023 and has received nominations for two MTV Video Music Awards, a BET Award and two Soul Train Music Awards.
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Early life
Jaylah Ji'mya Hickmon was born on August 14, 1998, in Tampa, Florida, where she was also raised. She attended Howard W. Blake High School in Tampa and grew up doing ballet, tap dancing, acting, cheerleading, and gymnastics. In an interview with The Cut, she described her upbringing as Christian.
Career
Music
She first started writing poetry and rap in high school, and was making music prior to 2014. Doechii released her debut song "Girls" on SoundCloud in 2016 as Iamdoechii. Her project, Coven Music Session, Vol. 1, was released in 2019.
Doechii's debut EP, Oh the Places You'll Go, was self-funded and released in 2020. It was described by Rolling Stone as a mix of pop, dance, and hip hop. "Yucky Blucky Fruitcake", a single from the EP released in September 2020, was inspired by her reading The Artist's Way and went viral on TikTok in 2021, earning her attention from record labels. Also in 2021, she released her second EP, Bra-Less; she was featured on Isaiah Rashad's song "Wat U Sed" from his album, The House Is Burning, which she performed with Rashad at the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards; and was an opening act during SZA's 2021 tour. In March 2022, she was signed to Capitol Records by Chris Turner (A&R) and Top Dawg Entertainment, making her the first female rapper on the latter label. That same month, she released "Persuasive", her first release through Top Dawg, and appeared as a featured artist on David Guetta and Afrojack's song "Trampoline" alongside Missy Elliott and Bia.
In April 2022, she released the song "Crazy", which showcases an aggressive rapping/yelling style. ..... Although the label had attempted to negotiate with YouTube ahead of time, the platform ultimately placed an age restriction on the video on release, which limited its exposure. ..... Her July 2022 performance of her song "Persuasive" was nominated for Push Performance of the Year at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.
Doechii performed at the 22nd Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2023.
Other ventures
In 2023, Doechii made her acting debut in Earth Mama, a drama film directed by Savanah Leaf.
Musical style
Rolling Stone's Mankaprr Conteh described Doechii's rap delivery as "animated" and her song narratives as "quirky". Her music has frequently been compared to that of The Notorious B.I.G.,Nicki Minaj, Missy Elliott, and Azealia Banks. She has described her music as alternative hip hop, and cited Minaj and Lauryn Hill as major musical influences.
Personal life
Doechii is bisexual.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
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| Coven Music Session, Vol. 1 |
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| Oh the Places You'll Go |
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Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Bra-Less |
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| She / Her / Black ... |
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Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||
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CAN |
NZ |
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| "Girls" | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | non-album single | |
| "Spookie Coochie" | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Yucky Blucky Fruitcake" | 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | Oh the Places You'll Go | |
| "What's Your Name?" | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Persuasive" (solo or remix with SZA) |
2022 | — | — | — | — | — | She / Her / Black ... | |
| "Crazy" | — | — | — | — | — | non-album single | ||
| "... I'm Nice" | — | — | — | — | — | She / Her / Black ... | ||
| "Stressed" | — | — | — | — | — | non-album single | ||
| "What It Is (Block Boy)" (solo or featuring Kodak Black) |
2023 | 29 | 8 | 31 | 13 | 77 | ||
| "Universal Swamp Anthem" | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Booty Drop" | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Pacer" | — | — | — | — | — | |||
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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| "Afro Blues" (Mike Escanor featuring Doechii) |
2020 | — | non-album single |
| "Right Now" (Jayprob featuring Doechii) |
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| "Trampoline" (David Guetta and Afrojack featuring Missy Elliott, Bia, and Doechii) |
2022 | — | |
| "Xtasy" (Remix) (Ravyn Lenae featuring Doechii) |
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| "Anxiety" (Sleepy Hallow featuring Doechii) |
2023 | 4 | Boy Meets World |
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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| "Life Balance" | 2018 | Phaze Jones | Its Hard to Explain |
| "On My Way" | 2020 | PyroThePoet | Breakthrough 22 |
| "Sayonara" | YZM, Melanie | Rage | |
| "Wat U Sed" | 2021 | Isaiah Rashad, Kal Banx | The House Is Burning |
| "Girls Night Out" | 2022 | Babyface | Girls Night Out |
| "Pro Freak" | Smino, Fatman Scoop | Luv 4 Rent | |
| "Phenomenal" | 2023 | Janelle Monáe | The Age of Pleasure |
Tours
Supporting
- Doja Cat – The Scarlet Tour (2023)
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2023 | Earth Mama | Trina |
Awards and nominations
| Organization | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| BET Awards | 2023 | Best New Artist | Herself | Nominated | |
| BET Hip Hop Awards | 2023 | Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist | Nominated | ||
| Billboard Women in Music | 2023 | Rising Star | Won | ||
| GLAAD Media Awards | 2023 | Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist | Nominated | ||
| MTV Video Music Awards | 2022 | Push Performance of the Year | "Persuasive" | Nominated | |
| 2023 | Song of Summer | "What It Is (Block Boy)" (featuring Kodak Black) | Nominated | ||
| MTV Europe Music Awards | 2022 | Best Push Act | Herself | Nominated | |
| Soul Train Music Awards | 2022 | Best New Artist | Nominated | ||
| Best Dance Performance | "Persuasive" | Nominated | |||
| Streamy Awards | 2023 | Sound of the Year | "What It Is (Block Boy)" | Nominated | |
| UK Music Video Awards | 2022 | Best Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Video - International | "Crazy" | Nominated | |
| Best Choreography in a Video | Won | ||||
| Best Cinematography in a Video | Nominated |
