StaySolidRocky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
StaySolidRocky
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| Birth name | Darak Kings Figueroa |
| Born | August 6, 2001 Mosby Court, Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Columbia |
Darak Kings Figueroa, known as StaySolidRocky, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He was born on August 6, 2001. He was born in Richmond, Virginia. He lived in San Antonio, Texas for a few years. Then he moved back to his hometown. He became famous in 2020. His song "Party Girl" was a big hit. It reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
StaySolidRocky grew up in Mosby Court. His dad is from Puerto Rico. His mom was also a rapper. He became interested in music when he lived with his dad.
In high school in Richmond, he started making up rhymes on the spot. He used his Instagram page to share short clips of his music. Soon, many people started following him online. This helped him build a fanbase.
Music Career Highlights
StaySolidRocky became well-known after his music video for "Party Girl" came out in December 2019. The song had 2 million views on YouTube. Then it became super popular on TikTok. This helped him become a star.
He started working with Solomon Sobande, a music manager. Soon after, he signed a deal with Columbia Records. His first music collection, called an EP, was Fallin'. It was released on July 17, 2020. This EP had 7 songs, including "Party Girl".
Musical Influences
When StaySolidRocky was growing up, he listened to groups like Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. He also listened to Lil Wayne. As he started making his own music, he began listening to other artists. These artists included NBA Youngboy, Kevin Gates, and Kodak Black.
Discography
Extended Plays
- Fallin' (2020)
- Why So Larceny? (2022)
Popular Singles
- "Party Girl" (2020)
- "Toxic" (2020)
- "Soft Aggression" (2020)
