Lyrica Anderson

Lyrica Anderson (born December 18, 1988) is an American singer and songwriter.[1] She is the daughter of singer and former Ikette Lyrica Garrett.[2] She appeared on the show Love and Hip Hop Hollywood.

Lyrica Anderson
Anderson in 2012
Background information
Born (1988-12-18) December 18, 1988
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresR&B, soul, pop, hip hop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, rapper, producer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2008-present
LabelsMosley, Interscope, EMPIRE
Associated actsCharice, The Knux, Demi Lovato, Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Chris Brown
Websitewww.iamlyrica.com

Career

In 2009, Anderson co-wrote the song "Pyramid" for Filipina singer Charice, which was released in 2010 and peaked at number one on the US Dance Club Songs chart.[3] Anderson has writing credits on two songs on Demi Lovato's third studio album, Unbroken (2011); "All Night Long" featuring Missy Elliott and Timbaland and "Together" featuring Jason Derulo.[4]

In September 2012, Anderson released her debut mixtape entitled King Me.[5] In 2013, she was released from her deal with Timbaland's record label Mosley Music Group, a division of Interscope Records. In the same year she co-wrote the song "Jealous" for Beyoncé's fifth studio album.[6] In May 2014, she released her debut extended play, King Me 2, featuring guest appearances from Ty Dolla Sign, Kevin Gates and Wiz Khalifa.[7] In 2014, Anderson also co-wrote the song "Pretend" for singer Tinashe. She also co-wrote the song grass ain't greener recorded by Chris Brown [6]

In October 2015, Anderson released her debut studio album, Hello.[8] In 2016, she became a supporting cast member of the third season on the VH1 reality series, Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood. In 2017, she returned as a main cast member of the reality series.[9]

Personal life & Family

In 2016, Anderson married A1 Bentley, an American rapper, songwriter, & producer who has worked with urban artists including Chris Brown, Drake, and Tyga. In 2018, they had their first child together, Ocean Zion Bentley.

Discography

Album
  • Hello (2015)
  • Adia (2017)
  • Strength (2018)

EPs
  • King Me 2 (2014)
  • Nasha Pearl (2017)[10]

Mixtape
  • King Me (2012)

Singles
  • "Unfuck You" by Lyrica Anderson (featuring Ty$) from King Me 2 (2013)
  • "Freakin" by Lyrica Anderson (featuring Wiz Khalifa) from King Me 2 (2014)
  • "Freakin Remix" by Lyrica Anderson (featuring Wiz Khalifa and Eric Bellinger) from King Me 2 (2014)
  • "Hashtag" by Lyrica Anderson (2015)
  • "Don't Take It Personal" by Lyrica Anderson (2017)
  • "Marriott" by Lyrica Anderson (2020)

Other appearances
Title Artist Album
"Daddy's Little Girl" The Knux Remind Me in 3 Days...
"Mentally"[11] Timbaland Timbaland Thursdays
"Little Drummer Boy" Timbaland Western Union Singing Telegram
"Gotta Be Love" Armin Van Buuren Embrace
"The Game" Ya Boy Road 2 Rocka
"Where Did the Love Go ft Afrojack" Chico Rose Non-Album Single

Songwriting Credits
Year Artist Album Title(s)
2007 Mýa Liberation "Walka Not a Talka ft Snoop Dogg"
Keke Palmer So Uncool "Footwurking"
2008 Webbie Savage Life 2 "I Miss You ft LeToya Luckett"
2009 Jeanette Undress to the Beat "Freak Out"
2010 Charice Charice "Pyramid ft Iyaz"
Hannah Montana Hannah Montana Forever "Are You Ready"
Various Artists Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam "Fire" by Matthew 'Mdot' Finley
"It's On" by Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam Cast
"Tear It Down" by Matthew 'Mdot' Finley & Meaghan Martin
"Walking' In My Shoes" (Bonus) by Matthew 'Mdot' Finley & Meaghan Martin
2011 Demi Lovato Unbroken "All Night Long ft Missy Elliott & Timbaland"
"Together ft Jason Derulo"
The Knux Eraser "1974 ft Natalia Kills"
2012 Elijah Blake Bijoux 22 "X.O.X ft Common" [12]
BoA Only One "One Dream ft Henry of Super Junior-M & Key of SHINee
2014 Jennifer Hudson JHUD "Walk It Out ft Timbaland"
Tinashe Aquarius "Pretend ft ASAP Rocky"
Blonde Non-album Single "I Loved You ft Melissa Steel"
2015 Elijah Blake Shadows & Diamonds "I Just Wanna..."
Jason Derulo Everything Is 4 "Love Like That ft K. Michelle"
Chris Brown Royalty "Wrist ft Solo Lucci"
"Little Bit"
2017 Ty Dolla Sign Beach House 3 "All the Time"
Chris Brown Heartbreak on a Full Moon "Questions"
"Party ft Usher & Gucci Mane
Omarion Non-album Single "Distance" [13]
2019 Chris Brown Indigo "Cheetah"
"Part of the Plan"
"You Like That"

Filmography

Television
Year Film Role Notes
2016–2019 Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood Herself Supporting Cast (season 3)
Main Cast (season 4—6)

References
  1. "Throughout Her Turbulent Pregnancy, Lyrica Anderson Managed To Glow". VH1. November 28, 2018.
  2. Michel, Sarah (September 2, 2016). "Lyrica Garrett Been That Chick! Meet The Love & Hip Hop Mom Who Got Her Start With Ike and Tina". VH1.
  3. "Charice - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  4. "Popping Up: Lyrica Anderson". Idolator. September 21, 2012. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  5. "New Music: Lyrica Anderson – 'King Me' [Mixtape]". Rap-Up. September 25, 2012. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  6. "Video: Lyrica Anderson – 'Hello'". Rap-Up. October 16, 2015. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  7. "King Me 2 - EP by Lyrica Anderson". iTunes. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  8. "Hello by Lyrica Anderson". iTunes. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  9. "Act Like You Know: Love & Hip Hop Hollywood Newbie Lyrica". VH1. August 29, 2016. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  10. "Nasha Pearl by Lyrica Anderson". Music.apple.com. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  12. "Elijah Blake X.O.X. Lyrics". Genius. Genius Media Group Inc. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  13. "Omarion - Distance Lyrics". Metro Lyrics. CBS Interactive Inc. Retrieved 21 January 2019.


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