Lauriana Mae

Lauriana Mae
Born (1983-01-18) January 18, 1983
Red Bank, New Jersey
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter[1]
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2003–present
Labels Atlantic Records(2011-2016)
Associated acts
Website www.laurianamaemusic.com


Lauriana Mae (born January 18, 1983) is an American pop, R&B and soul singer-songwriter.[2] She has collaborated with musicians such as CeeLo Green, Kwamé and B.o.B.[3][4] In 2013, she performed guest vocals on "Only You" with Green. She will release her debut EP, Love Mae, in November 2016.

Early life

Mae was born in Red Bank, New Jersey. She was influenced by Etta James, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald.[5] Mae began singing at home inspired by her mother, who spotted her talent at an early age. Mae joined a church choir; that gave her the confidence to audition for a performing arts high school, where she was accepted. She majored in vocal music. Mae began performing at local talent shows, auditioning for various gigs and working with different groups. She was originally with a band called The Pains. She was later part of the show Popstars group Scene 23.[6]

2010s

In 2015, Mae had an extended play album called City of Diamonds. This album had hip hop and R&B music on it.[7] In 2016, Mae collaborated with singer-songwriter and rapper Dreezy for Mae's R&B song "LOL".[8] In late 2016 or early 2017, Mae released a full album called Can't Go Back featuring Dreezy and Wu-Tang Clan rapper Raekwon.[9]

Discography

Albums

  • Can't Go Back (2017)

Eps

  • Love Mae (EP) (2011)
  • City of Diamonds (EP) (2015)
  • Can't Go Back (EP) (Lauriana Mae & Jack Splash) (2017)

Singles

  • They Don't Know (2010)
  • Like A Drum (Beat It) (2011)
  • Money Mae (2011)
  • Protect Your Neck (2015)
  • LOL (feat. Dreezy) (2017)

References

  1. ↑ "SZA Strips Down to Delicate, Bare-Bone Vulnerability on 'CTRL'". Billboard. June 13, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Lauriana Mae". Artist Direct. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Lauriana Mae". All Music. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Kwame". Hip Hop Scriptures. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Getting to Know Lauriana Mae". The Singers Room. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Lauriana Mae". Artist Direct. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  7. ↑ "City of Diamonds". Album Kings. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Lauriana Mae feat. Dreezy". This is R&B. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Singer Lauriana Mae Delivers 'Can't Go Back' Album". The Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
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