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Layton Greene
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Born | East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S. |
December 4, 1998
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Years active | 2017–present |
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Layton Greene is an American singer who was born on December 4, 1998. She grew up in East St. Louis, Illinois. Layton is famous for her song "Leave Em Alone" released in 2019. This song was very popular, reaching number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also sold enough copies to be certified platinum, which means it was a huge hit! In 2019, Layton Greene joined Quality Control Music, a big record label. She was the first female R&B artist to sign with them. Her first collection of songs, called an extended play (EP), was titled Tell Ya Story. It came out on September 9, 2019.
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About Layton Greene
Her Early Life
Layton Greene was born in East St. Louis, Illinois. Her mother and stepfather raised her. They separated when Layton was 14 years old. She started singing when she was only seven. One of the first songs she sang for her mother was "Love" by Keyshia Cole.
Her Musical Influences
Layton Greene looks up to other artists for inspiration. She has said that Keyshia Cole, Aaliyah, and Chris Brown are some of her biggest musical influences. These artists have helped shape her own singing style.
Her Relationships
Layton Greene is in a relationship with a music producer named GStylesOnTheTrack. He has also worked on her music. For example, he helped with her 2019 song "Open Wounds."
Layton Greene's Music
Her Albums and EPs
Layton Greene has released several music projects. In 2019, she was part of a compilation album called Control the Streets, Volume 2 with other artists from Quality Control Music. This album was very successful, reaching high spots on different music charts.
Her first EP, Tell Ya Story, was released on September 9, 2019. An EP is like a mini-album with fewer songs.
Her Popular Songs
Layton Greene has released many singles, which are individual songs. Her most well-known song is "Leave Em Alone" from 2019. It featured other popular artists like Lil Baby, City Girls, and PnB Rock. This song became a platinum hit, meaning it sold over a million copies!
Other songs she has released include:
- "Roll in Peace" (2017)
- "Myself" (2018)
- "I Love You" (2019)
- "Blame on Me" (2019)
- "Chosen One" (2020)
- "Spin Again" (2023)
- "Something" (2023)
- "Cinderella Story" (2023)
See also
In Spanish: Layton Greene para niños