Introduction
Steve Thomas Lacy-Moya, notably known as Steve Lacy, is an American songwriter, singer, record producer, and guitarist! Producing music primarily in alternative R&B, he is also famous for other genres such as funk, jazz, indie rock, lo-fi, neo-soul, and psychedelic soul.
Being an iconic personality, Steve has worked with industry-leading artist and have released numerous songs. The flood of attention in his life came when he joined an American band from Los Angeles, The Internet. Ever since he became the alternative R&B guitarist of The Internet band, he has only risen in fame.
The band he was a guitarist in was active from 2011 to 2018, releasing four studio albums, with one being nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album. As of 2023, Steve is reaching new heights in his career by working with labels such as RCA, Three Quarter, AWAL and LM.
Steve Lacy Biography
American National Steve Lacy was on May 23, 1998, in Compton, California. In 2023, he is 25 years old and have achieved remarkable success in his career. Brought up by his mother, Steve is a descendant of African-American and Filipino lineage.
From his birthdate, Steve is of Gemini zodiac sign, which hints his personality traits are adventurous, intelligent, and versatile. As a kid, he used to attend Washington Preparatory High School. Later, he was shifted to a private school in his locality called Narbonne High School.
Fostered by the care of his mother, Steve was raised in a caring environment, with his mother sheltering him from the harsh elements of society. Growing up, he caught interest in playing guitar while playing the video game, Guitar Hero. At the age of seven, Lacy developed the desire to play guitar.
Family & Relationships
Steve at the age of 10 lost his father and was raised solely by his mother, who brought him up into a singer today. Sophia Lackritz, an African-American woman, was his mother, while his father Harry Lackritz is a Filipino.
Steve also has two sisters whom he grew up with, Maya Lacy Moya and Leslie Lacy Moya. Harry, Steve’s father, was not actively available in his life from the start, so he never shared any connection with him.
Around 2017 Lacy revealed his sexual orientation to fans, being a bisexual artist. He is currently single and has not shared much about his private life. Other than that, there is not much information available about his private life.
Physical Appearance
Steve Lacy height is 6 feet (1.83 m) 1 inch (2.54 cm) with a healthy weight of 69 kg. Being a tall mixed-ethnicity personality, Steve has a dark skin complexion and multiple tattoos on his body. With black hair and dark brown eyes, he is health cautious and actively takes care of his health.
Career
The passion for music brewed in Steve at the tender age of seven, leading him to meet similar people sharing his interest. Jameel Bruner his bandmate in the high school jazz band, shared the same interest, which led to the beginning of a new friendship.
Starting a music career, Lacy produced his first song using a plug-in iRig and an iPhone. It was later in 2013 that he produced an album “Ego Death” for The Internet Band. The third album of The Internet produced by Lacy was nominated for a Grammy.
Besides his contribution to the band as a guitarist, he also has a solo music career. In 2017, he debuted with a self-produced EP, “Steve Lacy’s Demo”. After his initial solo music work, he released his first studio album in 2019. Apollo XXI, his debut studio album, made it to a Grammy nomination for Best Urban Contemporary Album.
Staying active in the music industry, Steve did collaborations with leading names such as Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean and Tyler the Creator. Later in 2022, he launched his second studio album, Gemini Rights, which reached the top ten of the Billboard 200 chart.
The album turned out to be a phenomenal success in his career to date, receiving two Grammy nominations and an award for Best Progressive R&B Album.
Facts & Information
- Steve’s album “Gemini Right” on releases became a TikTok sensation with a single Bad Habits most liked.
- With a fit body, Steve’s height is 6 feet 1 inch according to multiple sources.
- Gemini Rights peaked at the first spot on the US Top Alternative Album Billboard chart.
- As of 2023, Steve Lacy has an estimated net worth of $35 million.
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