Justine Skye facts for kids

Justine Indira Skyers (born August 24, 1995), known as Justine Skye, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and actress. She first became famous on Tumblr, a social media platform. This led her to a career in music. She signed with Atlantic Records when she was 19 years old.

Justine Skye's Early Life

Justine Indira Skyers was born on August 24, 1995. Her birthplace was Fort Greene in Brooklyn, New York City. Her parents are from Jamaica. Her mother, Nova Perry, is an entertainment lawyer. Her father, Christopher Skyers, works as a corporate merchandiser VP. Justine's grandfather is N. Nick Perry, who is the United States ambassador to Jamaica.

Justine Skye's Music Career

Justine Skye started her singing career by performing songs for a book called Rules to Rock By. She became well-known for her cover of Drake's song "Headlines". This video got over two million views on YouTube.

In 2012, Justine released her first mixtape, called Skye High. Because Skye High was successful, she released her first seven-track EP (which is like a mini-album) called Everyday Living. This EP helped her get a deal with Atlantic Records in 2013. Her song "Hard Work" was even featured on BET's 106 & Park Top 10 list.

She released an album called Emotionally Unavailable in 2015. Soon after, her song "Collide" came out. This song featured the rapper Tyga.

In October 2015, Justine performed at Tidal 10x20, an event created by Jay-Z. She also performed at a Tommy Hilfiger fashion show in Brazil. Justine Skye has also acted. She appeared as a guest star on the last episode of House of DVF.

In 2016, she left Atlantic Records. She then signed with Roc Nation and Republic Records. In December 2016, Justine released her EP 8 Ounces. It received good reviews from critics.

Her first full album, Ultraviolet, was released on January 18, 2018. This album included the songs "U Don't Know" (featuring Wizkid), "Back for More" (featuring Jeremih), and "Don't Think About It". The music video for "Don't Think About It" was released on December 8. The song "Good Love" was also available when people pre-ordered the album. Ultraviolet reached number 16 on the R&B Album Sales chart.

In June 2021, her third studio album, Space & Time, was released. The famous producer Timbaland helped create this album.

Justine Skye's Albums and Songs

Justine Skye has released several albums and EPs. Here are some of her main works:

Studio Albums

• Ultraviolet (2018)
• Space & Time (2021)

Compilation Albums

• Bare with Me (The Album) (2020)
• Dark Side (2023)

Extended Plays (EPs)

• Everyday Living (2013)
• Emotionally Unavailable (2015)
• 8 Ounces (2016)
• Bare with Me (2019)

Popular Songs (Singles)

• "Everyday Living" (2013)
• "Hard Work" (2013)
• "Collide" (featuring Tyga) (2014) - This song became very popular!
• "Bandit" (2015)
• "U Don't Know" (featuring Wizkid) (2016)
• "Back for More" (featuring Jeremih) (2017)
• "Don't Think About It" (2017)
• "Maybe" (2019)
• "Intruded" (2021)

Justine Skye in Movies and TV Shows

Besides music, Justine Skye has also acted in movies and television shows.

Movies

• 2019: How High 2 as Steffi
• 2019: Already Gone as Keesha

Television Shows

• 2019: Tales as Violet (in the episode "Bodak Yellow")
• 2022–2023: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as Herself (she was a musical guest)
• 2022–2023: Grown-ish as Annika (a recurring role in season 5)
• 2023: Superstar: Aaliyah as Herself (an ABC television documentary about the singer Aaliyah)