Sleepy Hallow facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sleepy Hallow
Sleepy Hallow in 2019
Background information
Birth name	Tegan Chambers
Born	Jamaica
Origin	Flatbush Brooklyn, New York City, U.S
Genres	East Coast Hip hop Brooklyn drill emo rap R&B
Occupations	Rapper songwriter
Years active	2017–present
Labels	Winners Circle RCA

Tegan Chambers, who is known by his stage name Sleepy Hallow, is a Jamaican-American rapper and songwriter. He is a major artist in the Brooklyn drill music scene. This is a style of hip-hop music that started in Brooklyn, New York.

Born in Jamaica, Chambers grew up in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn. He often works with his friend and fellow rapper Sheff G. Together, they helped start the music group and record label Winners Circle Entertainment.

Sleepy Hallow became famous for his unique style. His 2020 song, "Deep End Freestyle" featuring Fousheé, was a huge hit. It was certified platinum, meaning it sold over one million copies. This song was his first to appear on the famous Billboard Hot 100 music chart. In 2021, his song "2055" became even more popular, reaching number 51 on the chart.

Early Life and Friendship

Tegan Chambers moved from Jamaica to Flatbush, a neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, as a child. He began rapping when he was about 12 years old. He chose the name "Sleepy Hallow" because it was his nickname on the streets.

In his teenage years, he met his future friend and music partner, Sheff G. Their friendship became the foundation for their future success in the music world.

Music Career

Getting Started

From 2017 to 2018, Sleepy Hallow, Sheff G, and another artist were signed to a record label started by former NFL player Junior Galette. This was an important first step in their professional music careers.

In 2019, Sleepy Hallow and his friends founded their own label, Winners Circle Entertainment. That same year, he released his first mixtape, called Don't Sleep. A mixtape is a collection of songs, similar to an album.

Rise to Fame

The year 2020 was a big one for Sleepy Hallow. He released his second mixtape, Sleepy for President. This project included his breakout hit song, "Deep End Freestyle". The song became very popular, especially on social media, and has been streamed over 85 million times. In August 2020, the song was certified gold by the RIAA for selling over 500,000 units. It later went platinum.

Thanks to this success, Winners Circle Entertainment partnered with the major record label RCA Records. Soon after, Sleepy Hallow and Sheff G released the single "Tip Toe."

Still Sleep? and "2055"

In June 2021, Sleepy Hallow released his first official studio album, Still Sleep?. The album featured the single "2055". The song came with an animated music video showing Sleepy Hallow in a futuristic world. "2055" was a massive success, earning a double-platinum certification in March 2022.

Recent Music

Sleepy Hallow has continued to release new music for his fans. In September 2023, he released his second studio album, Boy Meets World. This album includes popular songs like "GBG" with the DJ Marshmello and "Anxiety" with the singer Doechii.

He has also released newer singles. "Cupid's Guidance" came out on Valentine's Day in 2024, and "Winners In Paris" was released in May 2024.

Discography

Here are some of Sleepy Hallow's most important albums and mixtapes.

Studio Albums

Mixtapes

Hit Singles

A single is a song released on its own, often to promote an upcoming album. Here are some of Sleepy Hallow's biggest hits.

• "Deep End Freestyle" (2020): This was his first song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. It is certified Platinum.
• "2055" (2021): One of his most famous songs, it was a worldwide hit and is certified 4x Platinum in the U.S.
• "Die Young" (2022): A popular track featuring artist 347aidan. It is certified Platinum.
• "Anxiety" (2023): A collaboration with Doechii that became a global hit. It is certified Gold.

See also

In Spanish: Sleepy Hallow para niños