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Lamar Morris
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Lamar Morris
1 December 1999 Dagenham, Essex, England
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| Other names | Lamar Hype |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Agent | XIX Entertainment |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | XIX Entertainment (2017–2023) Babar Music (2024–present) |
Lamar Morris, born on December 1, 1999, is a talented singer, songwriter, and dancer from England. He became well-known for being part of the British TV show The Hour. He was also a member of the international pop group Now United, where he represented the United Kingdom.
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Lamar Morris's Journey in Music
Early Steps in Entertainment
Lamar started his journey in entertainment by joining dance shows with the YMCA Tensing dance team in 2010. He also joined the Rhodes agency drama school. In 2011, Lamar appeared in an episode of the British TV series The Hour.
Joining Now United
On November 15, 2017, Lamar was announced as one of the members of the global pop group Now United. He was the ninth member to be revealed. Soon after, on December 6, 2017, Lamar and the other members of Now United released their first song, "Summer in the City".
After his official debut in April 2018, Lamar was not as active with the group for a while. He mostly performed near England. In September 2018, a movie called Ruined was released, and Lamar was part of its cast.
In June 2019, Lamar rejoined Now United for filming their music video "Crazy Stupid Silly Love". He then recorded the final version of "Like That". He also re-recorded "You Give Me Something" with another member, Any. After this, he took another break and did not join the group's third tour, Dreams Come True Tour. In 2020, during the quarantine, Lamar stayed connected with fans by doing "Take Overs" on Now United's Instagram account. He also appeared in music videos and joined live online chats.
In 2021, Lamar returned to Now United activities. He appeared in the remake of the "Let The Music Move You" video on May 1. He was also in "Nobody Like Us" on May 28. His second main appearance was in "NU Party" on June 18, where he was also a songwriter and producer for the song.
Starting a Solo Career
On November 22, 2020, Lamar was featured on a song called "Roccstar Disappointments" by singer Southside Diddy. In 2021, Lamar also appeared as a guest on his friend Donrique's song "My Delicate Flower," which also featured Southside Diddy.
On January 20, 2023, Lamar released "Love Louder" as part of a group called The Meeps. Later that year, on September 8, singer Mélanie released "Misconception" featuring Lamar. On September 22, Lamar released his very first solo song, "Bop Bop."
Lamar continued to release new music in 2024. He released "Polaroid" on August 17, "Coco Roll" on August 19, and "Rendezvous" on October 25. His song "Control" was released on December 13, 2024.
Lamar's Music
Solo Songs
Lamar has released several songs as a main artist. Here are some of them:
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Bop Bop" | 2023 | Non-album single |
| "Polaroid" | 2024 | rowspan=4" TBA |
| "Coco Roll" | ||
| "Rendezvous" | ||
| "Control" |
Songs Featuring Lamar
Lamar has also been featured on songs by other artists:
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Roccstar Disappointments" (Southside Diddy featuring Lamar Morris) |
2020 | How Can I Lose |
| "My Delicate Flower" (Donrique featuring Southside Diddy and Lamar Morris) |
2021 | Non-album singles |
| "Misconception" (Mélanie featuring Lamar Morris) |
2023 |
Promotional Songs
Here is a promotional song Lamar was part of:
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Love Louder" (as part of The Meeps) |
2023 | Non-album promotional single |
Lamar's Acting Roles
Lamar has also acted in some TV shows and movies:
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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| 2011 | The Hour | Boy 1 | |
| 2018 | Ruined | Actor | |
| 2023 | The Musical: Welcome to the Night of Your Life | Sterling |
Documentaries
Lamar has appeared in a documentary about his group:
| Year | Title | Character | Notes | Reference |
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| 2018 | Dreams Come True: The Documentary | Himself | This documentary showed how the global pop group Now United was created. |
Live Performances
Opening Act
Lamar has opened for other artists on tour:
- Emblem3 – Live in Brazil 2024 (2024)
Awards and Nominations
