Lyn Lapid Explained

Katelyn Lapid (born October 24, 2002) as known as her stage name Lyn Lapid, is a Filipino-American singer-songwriter. She is a member of vocal collective Earcandy.^[1] She also plays the guitar and ukulele.^[1]

Biography

Early life

Lapid is a first-generation Filipino-American born to naturalized American citizens who immigrated from the Philippines.^{[2] [3]} She studied classical piano and played violin in an orchestra for seven years before starting to make covers. She attended Atholton High School.

Career

Lapid began releasing covers on YouTube and Instagram in 2018.^[4] She began writing original songs in February 2020.^[4]

In late 2020, Lapid gained popularity for her song "Producer Man", which is about her experience with a bad music producer.^[5] She released an a capella version on TikTok, one verse at a time.^[4] She is signed to Republic Records.^[4] Her contract was transferred to Mercury Records, a split of Republic Records.^[6]

In January 2022, she was named as one of Shazam's top 5 artists to watch in 2022.^{[2] [7]} She was featured in amplifyHER, a United Nations podcast.^[8]

Influences

Lapid cites fellow Filipino artists Jessica Sanchez and 4th Impact as influences.^[9]

Discography

Albums

• An Earcandy Christmas (2020) – as part of Earcandy

EPs

• The Outsider (2022)^[10]
• To Love in the 21st Century: The Epilogue (2023)^{[11] [12]}

Singles

As lead artist

Title!scope="col"

Year	Album
"Producer Man	2020	rowspan="5"
"Itsy Bitsy"	2021
"When She Loved Me"	2021
"Infinite"
"In My Mind"
"Messed Up on Christmas"		Xmas 01
"Candy Cane Kisses"
"My Sunny Day"		rowspan="11"
"I Guess That Was Goodbye"[13]	2022
"The Outsider"
"My Sunny Day" (Kina Remix)
"Detached"
"Saturn"
"Do U Really?"	2023
"Poster Boy"
"East Side"
"Cruise Control"	2024
"Back from the Dead"[14]

Collaborations

External links

• website

Notes and References

1. Web site: De Leon . Pauline . Lyn Lapid Is the Genre-Defying Artist Going Viral on TikTok . . August 3, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220213172101/https://hypebae.com/2021/8/lyn-lapid-tiktok-pop-singer-producer-man-infinite-single-interview . 2022-02-13 . live .
2. Web site: ETX Daily Up . Fil-Am TikTok star Lyn Lapid one of 2022 chart-toppers to watch out for . . January 6, 2022.
3. Web site: amplifyHER episode 10 : Lyn Lapid . UN News . January 26, 2023.
4. Leight . Elias . Lyn Lapid Was Told to Sell Out. She Wrote a Viral Song Instead . . October 14, 2020 . limited . https://web.archive.org/web/20220213085247/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/lyn-producer-man-tiktok-1074391/ . 2022-02-13 . live.
5. News: Lyn Lapid and Ruth B.'s 'Do U Really?' is a Safe but Fun Foray out of TikTok . Alessandro M. . Drake . . February 14, 2023.
6. News: Republic Relaunches Mercury Records; Post Malone, James Bay Move Over to New Roster . . Aswad . Jem . April 11, 2022.
7. Web site: Shazam Reveals Its 5 Artists to Watch in 2022 . . Aswad . Jem . January 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220213175545/https://variety.com/2022/digital/news/shazam-5-artists-to-watch-2022-1235146436/ . 2022-02-13 . live.
8. Web site: Music, passion, and powerful women: Launch of new amplifyHER podcast . UN News . November 24, 2022.
9. News: Celebrate Filipino Heritage Month With Our First-Ever 'Jasmine Presents' Artist Showcase . . October 6, 2023.
10. Web site: De Leon . Pauline . 2022-04-15 . Lyn Lapid Expresses the Different Parts of Herself in Debut EP 'The Outsider' . 2024-06-04 . Hypebae.
11. Web site: Rinaldi . Freya . 2024-03-20 . Interview: Lyn Lapid Shares Her Creative Process, Bucket List Dreams, and Deluxe EP, 'to love in the 21st century: the epilogue' . 2024-06-04 . Atwood Magazine . en-US.
12. Web site: Browning . Maddie . January 29, 2024 . Singer-songwriter Lyn Lapid isn't the ‘situationship’ type . 2024-06-04 . The Boston Globe . en-US.
13. Web site: Lyn Lapid Drops Bittersweet New Single, "I Guess This Was Goodbye" . De Leon . Pauline . . 3 February 2022.
14. Web site: Fischer . Isabella . 2024-05-27 . mxmtoon & Lyn Lapid Team Up On Collaborative New Single “Back From The Dead” - . 2024-06-04 . mxdwn Music . en-US.
15. Web site: Go . Mayks . 2024-07-26 . Grentperez And Lyn Lapid Release New Single "Room For You" . 2024-08-07 . Billboard Philippines . en-US.