LAJÉ

“LaJé, born and raised on the east side of Chicago in the South Shore neighborhood, has had a very versatile taste in music growing up. Her exposure to different genres of music is displayed through her music and eclectic, earthy aesthetic. Laje was influenced by the sound of the 90’s specifically Missy Elliott, Destiny's Child, Usher, Fall Out Boy, Paramore, Gospel and more. At the age of 8, Laje wrote her first song after getting her feelings hurt by her mom and her passion for writing was born. From recording her first song in her college dorm to a full fledged artist, Laje’ sound has matured and she continues to level up within her writing and expand her sound by creating different music. Starting out as a rapper, she quickly adapted to creating different types of melodies and learning the formalities of creating a song. “Rap is easier but when you sing, you have harmonies and can create different types of melodies. It was more intriguing.” From grungy rap tracks showcasing spontaneous flows and storytelling to sultry R&B ballads, her vocal talents are undeniable. LaJé continues to perfect her craft, spending the majority of her time recording in the studio working on new music. From teaching herself to record to consistently evolving her sound, she has a plethora of songs in the vault and is working on being in Chicago’s top rank of new artist out of the city. She has proven to be a front runner by being featured in the AT&T campaign, “It’s a (773) Thing” and was named WGCI’s Next To Blow: Artist of the Month. She’s also been on Power 92.3’s Lit Pit segment as one of Dj Hot Rod’s personal favorite picks and recently released a 5 song EP Valedictorian and current single Body Talk. With the goal of becoming a household name in the industry, Laje’ sees a mature version of herself in the future, touring and performing in front of major audiences and working with major artists including SZA, Lucky Daye, Usher and more. The young sultry songstress is reaching for longevity and never missing a beat everytime she touches the mic.