Lil Mosey facts for kids
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Lil Mosey
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Lil Mosey in 2024
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| Birth name | Lathan Moses Stanley Echols |
| Born | January 25, 2002 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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Lathan Moses Stanley Echols (born January 25, 2002), known as Lil Mosey, is an American rapper and singer. He became famous for his songs and albums.
His song "Pull Up" came out in 2017. This song helped him get a record deal with Interscope Records. In 2018, his song "Noticed" was his first to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This happened before his first album, Northsbest, was released in 2018.
His second album, Certified Hitmaker (2019), reached number 12 on the Billboard 200 chart. It included the popular song "Stuck in a Dream". In 2020, a new version of the album came out with the song "Blueberry Faygo". This song became a huge hit, reaching number eight on the Billboard Hot 100. It is his most successful song so far.
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Early Life and Music Start
Lathan Moses Stanley Echols was born on January 25, 2002. He grew up in Seattle, Washington, with his mother. He started rapping when he was young, around middle school.
He went to high school for a while. But after his song "Pull Up" became popular, he left school. He moved to Los Angeles to focus on his music career.
Music Career
Getting Started (2016–2019)
Lil Mosey's first song was "Pull Up." Its music video quickly gained millions of views online. In 2018, he released another song called "Boof Pack." Its video also became very popular.
A few months later, he released "Noticed." This song was directed by Cole Bennett. "Noticed" became a big hit, reaching the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Its music video has been watched almost 290 million times. In the video, Lil Mosey and his friends enjoy a fancy apartment with a beach view.
On October 19, 2018, Lil Mosey released his first album, Northsbest. It included his earlier hit songs and seven new tracks. His second album, Certified Hitmaker, came out on November 8, 2019. It had three singles and eleven other songs.
"Blueberry Faygo" and More Hits (2020)
On February 7, 2020, Lil Mosey released "Blueberry Faygo." This song became very popular online before its official release. It quickly rose on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, reaching number 8. This made it his highest-charting song.
The album Certified Hitmaker was re-released to include "Blueberry Faygo." The song's music video also became very popular, with over 300 million views. This video was his fourth time working with director Cole Bennett.
Lil Mosey also worked with many other artists in 2020. He was featured on songs with Eladio Carrión, Rvssian, Lil Tjay, Tate McRae, and The Kid LAROI. He also released new songs like "Back at It" with Lil Baby and "Top Gone" with Lunay.
He continued to release new music and work with other artists. He was featured on songs with Internet Money, Dixie D'Amelio, YG, Tyga, Trippie Redd, and Swae Lee. He also released "Krabby Step" for The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run.
New Music and Albums (2021–Present)
In 2021, Lil Mosey released new songs like "Holy Water," "We Outside," and "Enough." These songs were meant for his upcoming mixtape called Universal.
He released the song "Flu Game (song)" in 2023. This song is a tribute to basketball legend Michael Jordan. In 2024, he released "Life Goes On" from his new EP. He also signed a new music deal with Cinq Music Group.
In 2024, Lil Mosey released several new songs. These included "One Too Many," "Life Goes On," "Backdown Road," and "Thug Popstar." He then released "By Yourself," which was the first song from his EP Love U Forever. The EP came out on August 9. Later, he released "Not You" and "Call." "Call" was a special song dedicated to his mother. He started 2025 by releasing the song "Anybody."
Certified Hitmakers Record Label
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| Founded | 2020 |
| Founder | Lathan Echols (Lil Mosey) |
| Status | Active |
| Distributor(s) | Interscope |
| Genre | Hip hop, trap, pop rap |
| Country of origin | U.S. |
| Location | New York City |
In 2020, Lil Mosey started his own record label called Certified Hitmakers. His first artist to sign was Jae Lynx. Jae Lynx released his first song, "Bad Girl Vibes," in November 2020. In 2021, Jae Lynx released another song called "Regrets" with YNW BSlime. As of 2024, Jae Lynx is still the only artist signed to the label.
Musical Style
Lil Mosey is known for his unique singing style and lyrics. His songs often talk about his own life experiences. When asked about his style, he said he doesn't see himself as a "mumble rapper." He explained that he might mumble when he talks, but he doesn't know what that term means for music.
He looks up to rapper Meek Mill. He used to listen to Meek Mill's song "Dreams and Nightmares" a lot when he was younger. Some people compare his music style to Drake.
Discography
Studio Albums
- Northsbest (2018)
- Certified Hitmaker (2019)
