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Artists like Steve Lacy — and the music that made them

Alternative R&B · 2015-present
Gen Z's indie R&B prince crafting bedroom pop magic
Steve Lacy is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and producer who rose from creating beats on his iPhone to becoming one of modern R&B's most innovative voices. As a key member of The Internet and a solo artist, he's masterfully blended vintage funk, indie rock, and contemporary R&B to define the sound of a generation.
Essential tracks
Bad Habit
Dark Red
Some
Did you know
He produced his early beats entirely on his iPhone using the GarageBand app
Kendrick Lamar discovered him on Twitter and featured him on 'DAMN.'
His viral hit 'Bad Habit' samples the Beastie Boys' 'Time for Livin''
“Dreamy bedroom soul meets lo-fi guitar with intimate, genre-blending vulnerability.”
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Steve Lacy
2015-present
Tyler, the Creator
2007-present
cited
The Internet
2011-present
cited
Mac DeMarco
2009-present
sonic
Tame Impala
2007-present
sonic
Frank Ocean
2005-present
movement
D'Angelo
1991-present
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Prince
1976-2016
movement
Sly Stone
1966-present
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What makes the sound
Sonic elements
Lo-fi guitar textures
Intimate falsetto vocals
Bedroom pop production
Genre-blending arrangements
Start with these tracks
Bad Habit
Dark Red
Some
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Music like Steve Lacy — Steve Lacy is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and producer who rose from creating beats on his iPhone to becoming one of modern R&B's most innovative voices. As a key member of The Internet and a solo artist, he's masterfully blended vintage funk, indie rock, and contemporary R&B to define the sound of a generation.

Artists like Steve Lacy today include Boy Pablo, Kali Uchis, Mac DeMarco, Brent Faiyaz. If you enjoy Steve Lacy, these artists share similar sonic qualities, influences, and emotional range.

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