Highlyy

Highlyy
Birth name	Highlyblessed Sandra Mazina
Born	(2003-12-13) 13 December 2003 (age 21) London, U.K.
Genres	Afrobeat Afroswing R&B hip hop
Occupations	Singer songwriter dancer
Years active	2022–present
Labels	Universal Music

Highlyy (born 13 December 2003), is a British singer and songwriter.

Early life

From Congolese heritage, Highlyy begun to sing at church and school choirs.[1][2]

Career

After her song "Soldier" blew up on TikTok, in 2022, at 18, she got invited by Oxlade to performe her first ever gig on stage at a sold-out UK show.[3]

In 2024, she collaborated with French rapper Rsko [fr] on the single "Passion".[4]

Personal life

Highlyy speaks English, French, Lingala, and Yoruba.[5][6][7]

Discography

Highlyy discography
Studio albums	0
EPs	1
Singles	6
Music videos	5

Extended plays

Title	Album details
+243	Released: January 25, 2024[8] Label: Universal Music Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As a lead artist

Title	Year	Peak chart positions									Certifications	Album
		US	US R&B/HH	AUS	CAN	IRE	NLD	NZ	UK Afrobeats [9]	DO [10]
"Soldier"(featuring Tion Wayne)	2022	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	7 [11]	—	—	+243
"Time Like This"	2023	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"Peace"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		+243
"Higher (C'est la vie)"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Passion"(featuring Rsko [fr])	2024	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"I'm OK"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	8		Non-album single

As a featured artist

Title	Year	Album
"Hate" (Idman featuring Lojay & Highlyy)	2023	Non-album singles
"Call Me A Lioness" (Ellie Rowsell featuring Olivia Dean, Melanie C, Shura, Marika Hackman, Rachel Chinouriri, Jasmine Jethwa, Rose Gray, Highlyy, Al Greenwood & Self Esteem)		Non-album single
"Plan" (Rsko [fr] featuring Highlyy)		Memory
"Different" (K-Trap featuring Highlyy)	2024	Smile?

References

1. "Highlyy: "Music is one hundred percent my therapy" | Interview". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
2. Vince (2023-09-03). "Afrobeat Sensation Highlyy discusses her heritage, upcoming EP & More". GRM Daily. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
3. "Flying HIGH | AMEL MUKHTAR". DiscountMags.com. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
4. Bolarin, Ore (2024-02-16). "Highlyy & Rsko come together for new "Passion" video". GRM Daily. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
5. "Watch Essex-bred singer Highlyy's family-centric visual for 'Soldier'". GRUNGECAKE™. 2022-10-31. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
6. "Afro-Club, le Hit des platines avec Highlyy, Santrinos Raphaël et Sarkodie". RFI (in French). 2024-01-02. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
7. Cattermole, Liam (2023-07-07). "Staying Blessed and Highlyy Favoured". Notion. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
8. +243 - EP by Highlyy on Apple Music, 2024-01-25, retrieved 2024-11-24
9. "Official Afrobeats Chart on 18/9/2022". Official Charts. 2022-09-24. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
10. "Highlyy Chart Positions on Spotify, Apple Music and Other Streaming Services". kworb.net. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
11. "HIGHLYY/TION WAYNE". Official Charts. 2022-09-10. Retrieved 2024-11-24.

External links

• Highlyy at AllMusic
• Highlyy discography at Discogs