| Background | solo_singer |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Los Angeles, California |
| Genre | R&B, soul, pop, hip hop |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, rapper, producer, actress |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Label | Mosley, Interscope, EMPIRE |
| Website | www.iamlyrica.com |
Lyrica Nasha Anderson is an American R&B singer and songwriter.[1][2] She is the daughter of singer and former Ikette Lyrica Garrett.[3] Anderson has appeared on the VH1 reality show Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood.
Career
In 2009, Anderson co-wrote the song "Pyramid" for Filipina singer Charice with R&B singer Iyaz, which was released in 2010 and peaked at number one on the US Dance Club Songs chart.[4] Anderson has writing credits on two songs on Demi Lovato's third studio album, Unbroken (2011); "All Night Long" featuring Missy Elliott and Timbaland and "Together" featuring Jason Derulo.[5]
In September 2012, Anderson released her debut mixtape entitled King Me.[6] In 2013, she was released from her deal with Timbaland's record label Mosley Music Group, a division of Interscope Records. In the same year she co-wrote the song "Jealous" for Beyoncé's fifth studio album.[7] In May 2014, she released her debut extended play, King Me 2, featuring guest appearances from Ty Dolla $ign, Kevin Gates and Wiz Khalifa.[8] In 2014, Anderson also co-wrote the song "Pretend" for singer Tinashe. She also co-wrote the song grass ain't greener recorded by Chris Brown[7]
In October 2015, Anderson released her debut studio album, Hello.[9] In 2016, she became a supporting cast member of the third season on VH1's Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood. In 2017, she returned as a main cast member of the reality series.[10]
Discography
Studio albums
- Hello (2015)
- Adia (2017)
- Bad Hair Day (2020)
EPs
Mixtape
- King Me (2012)
Singles
- "Unf*** You" by Lyrica Anderson (featuring Ty Dolla $ign) from King Me 2 (2013)
- "Freakin" by Lyrica Anderson (featuring Wiz Khalifa) from King Me 2 (2014)
- "Freakin Remix" by Lyrica Anderson (featuring Wiz Khalifa and Eric Bellinger) from King Me 2 (2014)
- "Hashtag" by Lyrica Anderson (2015)
- "Don't Take It Personal" by Lyrica Anderson (2017)
- "Marriott" by Lyrica Anderson (2020)
- "Act a Fool" by Lyrica Anderson (2020)
Other appearances
| Title | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Daddy's Little Girl" | The Knux | Remind Me in 3 Days... |
| "Mentally"[12] | Timbaland | Timbaland Thursdays |
| "Little Drummer Boy" | Timbaland | Western Union Singing Telegram |
| "Gotta Be Love" | Armin Van Buuren | Embrace |
| "The Game" | Ya Boy | Road 2 Rocka |
| "Where Did the Love Go" (featuring Afrojack) | Chico Rose | Non-album single |
Songwriting credits
| Year | Artist | Album | Title(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Mýa | Liberation | "Walka Not a Talka" (featuring Snoop Dogg) |
| Keke Palmer | So Uncool | "Footwurking" | |
| 2008 | Webbie | Savage Life 2 | "I Miss You" (featuring LeToya Luckett) |
| 2009 | Jeanette | Undress to the Beat | "Freak Out" |
| 2010 | Charice | Charice | "Pyramid" (featuring Iyaz) |
| Hannah Montana | Hannah Montana Forever | "Are You Ready" | |
| Various Artists | Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam | "Fire" performed by Matthew "Mdot" Finley. Written by Anderson and Dapo Torimiro.[13] | |
| "It's On" performed by the film's cast. Written by Anderson, Toby Gad and Kovasciar Myvette. | |||
| "Tear It Down" performed by Matthew "Mdot" Finley and Meaghan Jette Martin. Written by Anderson, Toby Gad and Kovasciar Myvette. | |||
| "Walking' In My Shoes" (bonus track) performed by Matthew "Mdot" Finley and Meaghan Jette Martin. | |||
| 2011 | Demi Lovato | Unbroken | "All Night Long" (featuring Missy Elliott and Timbaland) |
| "Together" (featuring Jason Derulo) | |||
| The Knux | Eraser | "1974" (featuring Natalia Kills) | |
| 2012 | Elijah Blake | Bijoux 22 | "X.O.X" (featuring Common)[14] |
| BoA | Only One | "One Dream (featuring Henry of Super Junior-M and Key of SHINee) | |
| 2013 | Beyoncé | Beyoncé | "Jealous" |
| 2014 | Jennifer Hudson | JHUD | "Walk It Out" (featuring Timbaland) |
| Tinashe | Aquarius | "Pretend" (featuring ASAP Rocky) | |
| Blonde | Non-album single | "I Loved You" (featuring Melissa Steel) | |
| 2015 | Elijah Blake | Shadows & Diamonds | "I Just Wanna..." |
| Jason Derulo | Everything Is 4 | "Love Like That" (featuring K. Michelle) | |
| Chris Brown | Royalty | "Wrist" (featuring Solo Lucci) | |
| "Little Bit" | |||
| 2017 | Ty Dolla $ign | Beach House 3 | "All the Time" |
| Chris Brown | Heartbreak on a Full Moon | "Questions" | |
| "Party" (featuring Usher and Gucci Mane) | |||
| Omarion | Non-album single | "Distance" | |
| 2019 | Chris Brown | Indigo | "Cheetah" |
| "Part of the Plan" | |||
| "You Like That" |
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2019 | Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood | Herself | Supporting Cast (season 3) Main Cast (seasons 4–6) |
| 2020 | The Conversation | 2 episodes | |
| 2022–2023 | Family Reunion: Love & Hip Hop Edition | Main cast (season 3) |
Actress
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | No Way Out | Lynette | |
| Forever Us | Kate Harris |
References
- ^ "Throughout Her Turbulent Pregnancy, Lyrica Anderson Managed To Glow". VH1. November 28, 2018. Archived from the original on November 28, 2018.
- ^ "Lyrica Anderson | Biography & History". AllMusic
- ^ Michel, Sarah (September 2, 2016). "Lyrica Garrett Been That Chick! Meet The Love & Hip Hop Mom Who Got Her Start With Ike and Tina". VH1
- ^ "Charice – Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ^ "Popping Up: Lyrica Anderson". Idolator. September 21, 2012. Retrieved June 12, 2017.[dead link]
- ^ "New Music: Lyrica Anderson – 'King Me' [Mixtape]". Rap-Up. September 25, 2012. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ^ "Video: Lyrica Anderson – 'Hello'". Rap-Up. October 16, 2015. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ^ "King Me 2 – EP by Lyrica Anderson". iTunes. 6 May 2014. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ^ "Hello by Lyrica Anderson". iTunes. 30 October 2015. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ^ "Act Like You Know: Love & Hip Hop Hollywood Newbie Lyrica". VH1. August 29, 2016. Archived September 29, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ^ "Nasha Pearl by Lyrica Anderson". Music.apple.com. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
- ^ ""Mentally" Timbaland Feat. Lyrica Anderson « Timbaland Thursdays". www.timbalandthursdays.com. Archived from the original on 19 February 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Full Billing"
- ^ "Elijah Blake X.O.X. Lyrics". Genius. Genius Media Group Inc. Retrieved 21 January 2019.