| BoyWithUke | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2002 (age 23–24) Massachusetts |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 💼 Occupation | Singer, songwriter, producer |
| 📆 Years active | 2020–present |
BoyWithUke (born 2002) is a pseudonymous American alt-pop singer, musician and internet personality. He rose to popularity on the online platform TikTok with his viral single "Toxic". He is currently signed to Republic Records.
Career
2020–2021: Beginnings on TikTok and "Toxic"
BoyWithUke began uploading to TikTok in 2020[citation needed] after being introduced to the platform by his brother. Several of his videos performed well.[1]
In September 2021, BoyWithUke released his extended play Faded, which features the single "Toxic". "Toxic" went viral on TikTok and was featured in over sixty-nine thousand videos on the platform. It was streamed around half a billion times.[2][3] The single reached No. 1 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay charts after being on the charts for thirty-one consecutive weeks, which was the sixth-longest rise to No. 1 in Alternative Airplay's history. "Toxic" was also BoyWithUke's first No. 1 chart listing.[2] It was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[4]
2021–2022: Republic Records and Serotonin Dreams
In late 2021, BoyWithUke signed a deal with record label Republic Records.[5] In 2022, BoyWithUke released the single "IDGAF", featuring Blackbear, from his album Serotonin Dreams.[6] He released his debut major-label album, Serotonin Dreams, under Republic Records.[5] It debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay and Billboard 200 charts and features "Toxic" as its lead single.[2][7] After the album's release, BoyWithUke was listed as one of the top ten Billboard Emerging Artists.[7]
As of February 2022[update], he has three and a half million followers on the platform and almost two hundred thousand streams in the United States, according to MRC Data.[1]
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https://essex-tv.co.uk/boywithuke-announces-worldwide-tour/
https://consequence.net/2022/04/boywithuke-understand-origins/
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Artistry
BoyWithUke wears an opaque face shield with two large LED lights in order to ensure his anonymity.[1] His music is centered around the ukulele but also incorporates other instruments.[3] He self-composes his music on GarageBand, a free digital audio workstation.[5]
BoyWithUke's music has been described as "alternative" and "alt-pop".
Personal life
BoyWithUke lives in Massachusetts, United States. He is nineteen years old. He has learned how to play instruments since he was four.[1]
Discography
Albums
- Melatonin Dreams (22 January 2021)
- Fever Dreams (4 June 2021)
- Serotonin Dreams (6 May 2022)
EPs
- Trouvaille (5 March 2021)
- Faded (10 September 2021)[3]
Singles
- "Small Fry" (April 2, 2021)
- "Toxic" (October 29, 2021)[3]
- "Long Drives" (January 21, 2022)
- "IDGAF" (March 18, 2022)
https://www.onestowatch.com/en/blog/boywithuke-blackbear-idgaf
https://www.onestowatch.com/en/blog/the-25-artists-to-watch-in-2022
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Olivier, Bobby (February 18, 2022). "Meet BoyWithUke, TikTok's Masked Singer Waking Up to Alt-Pop Stardom". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Rutherford, Kevin (June 28, 2022). "BoyWithUke Notches First No. 1 on a Billboard Songs Chart With 'Toxic'". Billboard. Retrieved September 16, 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Driever, Natalie (November 26, 2021). "BOYWITHUKE - "TOXIC"". 1LIVE (in Deutsch). Westdeutscher Rundfunk. Retrieved September 16, 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Gold & Platinum - RIAA". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Billboard Staff (May 13, 2022). "21 UNDER 21: SEE WHO MADE THE 2022 LIST". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Mier, Tomás (March 30, 2022). "Machine Gun Kelly Sings From a Cat Lady's Bedroom in 'Make Up Sex' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
Meanwhile, Blackbear recently joined BoyWithUke on “IDGAF” earlier this year.
Unknown parameter|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 7.0 7.1 Zellner, Xander (May 17, 2022). "Nate Smith Rules Emerging Artists Chart, Thanks to 'Whiskey on You' Single". Billboard. Retrieved September 23, 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Paul, Larisha (May 7, 2022). "Masked Alternative Artist BoyWithUke Finds Understanding On Debut Album 'Serotonin Dreams'". uDiscoverMusic. Universal Music Group. Retrieved September 16, 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Rincon, Alessandra (November 10, 2021). "Meet BoyWithUke, the Mysterious DIY Artist Racking Up Streams in the Millions". Ones to Watch. Retrieved September 16, 2022. Unknown parameter
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