Lyrica Anderson

Lyrica Anderson
Anderson in 2012
Anderson in 2012
Background information
BornLos Angeles, California
GenresR&B, soul, pop, hip hop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, rapper, producer, actress
InstrumentVocals
Years active2008–present
LabelsMosley, Interscope, EMPIRE
Websitewww.iamlyrica.com

Lyrica Nasha Anderson is an American R&B singer and songwriter.[1][2] She is the daughter of singer and former Ikette Lyrica Garrett.[3] Anderson has appeared on the VH1 reality show Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood.

Career

In 2009, Anderson co-wrote the song "Pyramid" for Filipina singer Charice with R&B singer Iyaz, which was released in 2010 and peaked at number one on the US Dance Club Songs chart.[4] 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.[5]

In September 2012, Anderson released her debut mixtape entitled King Me.[6] 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.[7] In May 2014, she released her debut extended play, King Me 2, featuring guest appearances from Ty Dolla $ign, Kevin Gates and Wiz Khalifa.[8] 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[7]

In October 2015, Anderson released her debut studio album, Hello.[9] In 2016, she became a supporting cast member of the third season on VH1's Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood. In 2017, she returned as a main cast member of the reality series.[10]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Hello (2015)
  • Adia (2017)
  • Bad Hair Day (2020)

EPs

Mixtape

  • King Me (2012)

Singles

  • "Unf*** You" by Lyrica Anderson (featuring Ty Dolla $ign) 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)
  • "Act a Fool" by Lyrica Anderson (2020)

Other appearances

Title Artist Album
"Daddy's Little Girl" The Knux Remind Me in 3 Days...
"Mentally"[12] 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" (featuring Afrojack) Chico Rose Non-album single

Songwriting credits

Year Artist Album Title(s)
2007 Mýa Liberation "Walka Not a Talka" (featuring Snoop Dogg)
Keke Palmer So Uncool "Footwurking"
2008 Webbie Savage Life 2 "I Miss You" (featuring LeToya Luckett)
2009 Jeanette Undress to the Beat "Freak Out"
2010 Charice Charice "Pyramid" (featuring Iyaz)
Hannah Montana Hannah Montana Forever "Are You Ready"
Various Artists Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam "Fire" performed by Matthew "Mdot" Finley. Written by Anderson and Dapo Torimiro.[13]
"It's On" performed by the film's cast. Written by Anderson, Toby Gad and Kovasciar Myvette.
"Tear It Down" performed by Matthew "Mdot" Finley and Meaghan Jette Martin. Written by Anderson, Toby Gad and Kovasciar Myvette.
"Walking' In My Shoes" (bonus track) performed by Matthew "Mdot" Finley and Meaghan Jette Martin.
2011 Demi Lovato Unbroken "All Night Long" (featuring Missy Elliott and Timbaland)
"Together" (featuring Jason Derulo)
The Knux Eraser "1974" (featuring Natalia Kills)
2012 Elijah Blake Bijoux 22 "X.O.X" (featuring Common)[14]
BoA Only One "One Dream (featuring Henry of Super Junior-M and Key of SHINee)
2013 Beyoncé Beyoncé "Jealous"
2014 Jennifer Hudson JHUD "Walk It Out" (featuring Timbaland)
Tinashe Aquarius "Pretend" (featuring ASAP Rocky)
Blonde Non-album single "I Loved You" (featuring Melissa Steel)
2015 Elijah Blake Shadows & Diamonds "I Just Wanna..."
Jason Derulo Everything Is 4 "Love Like That" (featuring K. Michelle)
Chris Brown Royalty "Wrist" (featuring Solo Lucci)
"Little Bit"
2017 Ty Dolla $ign Beach House 3 "All the Time"
Chris Brown Heartbreak on a Full Moon "Questions"
"Party" (featuring Usher and Gucci Mane)
Omarion Non-album single "Distance"
2019 Chris Brown Indigo "Cheetah"
"Part of the Plan"
"You Like That"

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2016–2019 Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood Herself Supporting Cast (season 3)
Main Cast (seasons 4–6)
2020 The Conversation Herself 2 episodes
2022–2023 Family Reunion: Love & Hip Hop Edition Herself Main cast (season 3)

References

  1. ^ "Throughout Her Turbulent Pregnancy, Lyrica Anderson Managed To Glow". VH1. November 28, 2018. Archived from the original on November 28, 2018.
  2. ^ "Lyrica Anderson | Biography & History". AllMusic.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Charice – Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  5. ^ "Popping Up: Lyrica Anderson". Idolator. September 21, 2012. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  6. ^ "New Music: Lyrica Anderson – 'King Me' [Mixtape]". Rap-Up. September 25, 2012. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  7. ^ a b "Video: Lyrica Anderson – 'Hello'". Rap-Up. October 16, 2015. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  8. ^ "King Me 2 – EP by Lyrica Anderson". iTunes. 6 May 2014. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  9. ^ "Hello by Lyrica Anderson". iTunes. 30 October 2015. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  10. ^ "Act Like You Know: Love & Hip Hop Hollywood Newbie Lyrica". VH1. August 29, 2016. Archived from the original on September 29, 2023. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  11. ^ "Nasha Pearl by Lyrica Anderson". Music.apple.com. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  12. ^ ""Mentally" Timbaland Feat. Lyrica Anderson « Timbaland Thursdays". www.timbalandthursdays.com. Archived from the original on 19 February 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  13. ^ "Full Billing".
  14. ^ "Elijah Blake X.O.X. Lyrics". Genius. Genius Media Group Inc. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
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