Lloyd Polite Jr. (born: January 3, 1986), better known online as Lloyd is an American R&B singer. He initially began his musical career as a member of the preteen-boy band N-Toon. The band disbanded in 2001 and Polite embarked on a solo career in 2003. He subsequently signed a record deal with American music executive Irv Gotti's Murder Inc. Records, under the aegis of Def Jam Recordings.
History[]
Early life[]
Lloyd Polite Jr. was born on January 3, 1986, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Lloyd Polite Sr. and Robin Lewis Polite. He grew up in the Calliope Projects in Central City, New Orleans [1][2] and then moved to Decatur, Georgia. In Decatur, Polite found his desire to sing and later relocated to New York City where he met Irv Gotti. [3]
2003-2007[]
In 2003, Polite was discovered and signed to Irv Gotti's The Inc. as a solo artist and released his debut album, Southside, on July 20, 2004. It debuted at number 11 on the US Billboard 200 and number three on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. The album's lead single, "Southside", featuring R&B singer Ashanti, managed to peak at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 13 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts.
The singer reentered the recording studios to begin work with producers Bryan-Michael Cox, James Lackey, Jazze Pha, Big Reese and Jasper Cameron and The Inc.'s 7 Aurelius. Released on March 13, 2007, Street Love debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop albums charts, with sales of 145,000 copies emerging as Lloyd's highest debut and biggest first week. [4] It eventually received a gold certification, and has sold over half a million copies domestically. [5] The album's lead single, Jasper Cameron-penned "You", featured rapper Lil Wayne, was a big commercial success, becoming his first top ten single on the Hot 100. In addition, it reached the top position on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The single reached number 45 in the United Kingdom and number 25 in New Zealand.
2009[]
In June 2009, it was announced that Polite would depart from The Inc. Records. Lloyd stated that he was "focusing on just growing in general". [6] A song titled "Pusha", produced by The Runners written by Polite, Raymond "Ray-Ray" Gordon, Sean "Slim" McMillion, and The Monarch and featuring Juelz Santana was leaked online. [7] Juelz Santana was later replaced on the song by Lil Wayne but later both verses were put together and was released as the lead single from his EP, Like Me: The Young Goldie EP. [8] Polite also collaborated with Lil Wayne on the song "BedRock" which is the second single from Lil Wayne's record label Young Money compilation album. On March 13 it was confirmed that Lloyd signed to Interscope Records. [9]
2016-present[]
On May 6, 2016, he released his first single in five years titled "Tru", with the audio for the song released on YouTube 12 days later. [10] On June 23, 2016, during an interview, Polite revealed that he had signed a new distribution deal with Empire. [11]
Personal life[]
On September 3, 2010, Polite cut off his signature long hair and donated it to charity. [12] On July 6, 2011, Lloyd revealed a new tattoo of "Guns & Roses" that was tattooed on the back of his head. [13] On March 14, 2016, it was announced and revealed that Lloyd had earned his GED certificate, encouraging his fans to do the same if they had not finished high school. [14] In an August 2016 interview with Sway Calloway, Polite explains his hiatus through the lyrics of his song "Tru", expressing how he lost an unborn child to an abortion and that it "left a big hole", while also detailing other family issues. In September 2017, Polite's girlfriend gave birth to their son River. The two welcomed their daughter in late 2018. [15][16]
Discography[]
Albums[]
- Southside (2004)
- Street Love (2007)
- Lessons in Love (2008)
- King of Hearts (2011)
- King of Hearts (Deluxe) (2011)
- TRU (2018)
EPs[]
- Like Me: The Young Goldie EP (2009)
- Tru EP (2016)
- Slow Wine Bass Line (2020)
Mixtapes[]
- The Playboy Diaries (2012)
Singles[]
- You (2006)
- Valentine (2007)
- Girls Around The World (2008)
- How We Do It "In The A" (2008)
- Year Of The Lover (Remix ft. Plies Radio Version) (2008)
- Let's Get It In (2010)
- Good For My Money (2010)
- Lay It Down - The Remixes (2011)
- She's All I Want For Christmas (2011)
- Swimming Pools (2012)
- Tru - Single (2016)
- Tru (Acoustic Version) (2016)
- Heavenly Body (2017)
- Caramel (2018)
- Caramel (ft. City Girls) (2019)
- They Don't Care (2020)
References[]
- ↑ https://hotspotatl.com/playlist/get-caught-up-with-lloyd-gallery/item/3539828/
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20170322024702/http://www.lloydladies.com/1536939540.html
- ↑ http://www.mtv.com/news/1613850/lloyd-irv-gotti-talk-about-parting-ways/
- ↑ http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1053680/musiq-lloyd-usher-six-big-debuts-onto-album-chart
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20070517190811/http://blogs.usatoday.com/listenup/2007/05/riaa_gold_plati.html
- ↑ http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshh3OWwYrJ7w57MS76u
- ↑ http://www.singersroom.com/interview/174/Lloyd-Lesson-Learned#
- ↑ http://www.lilwaynehq.com/2009/09/10/studio-preview-lloyd-pusha-feat-lil-wayne/
- ↑ http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1633804/20100312/lloyd.jhtml
- ↑ http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lloyd-tru-prod-by-justice-league-new-song.1969677.html
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20160624041854/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyEhidnB-RM&gl=US&hl=en
- ↑ http://hiphopwired.com/2010/09/03/lloyd-hair-cut-pictures-99999/
- ↑ http://www.rap-up.com/2011/07/06/lloyd-debuts-guns-roses-tattoo-on-his-head/
- ↑ http://www.vibe.com/2016/05/lloyd-high-school-diploma/
- ↑ https://www.rap-up.com/2017/08/14/lloyd-dehea-abraham-expecting-baby/
- ↑ http://swaysuniverse.com/lloyd-speaks-on-his-relationship-with-murder-inc-losing-a-child-miguel-beef-new-life-and-new-music
