Azealia Banks

Azealia Banks has established herself as a rapper, singer, and songwriter known for her distinct musical style and impactful social commentary. After releasing her debut single ‘212’ in 2011, Azealia Banks established herself as a distinctive rapper, singer, and songwriter known for her unique musical style and impactful social commentary. ‘212’ garnered significant international attention, peaking at No. 14 in the Netherlands, No.

Banks also made her feature film debut in the musical drama ‘Love Beats Rhymes’ in 2017, demonstrating her versatile talent beyond music. Banks secured a significant $1 million record deal with Entertainment One in 2018, underscoring her commercial appeal. The same year, she released the EP ‘Icy Colors Change.’ Her prolific output continued with the mixtape ‘Yung Rapunxel Pt.II’ in 2019. Further diversifying her ventures, Banks launched her CheapyXO online store in 2017, followed by the Botantica XO brand and the ‘Cheapy’s Two Cents’ podcast in 2020.

These initiatives highlight her entrepreneurial spirit and direct engagement with her fanbase. Continuing her dynamic career trajectory, Banks signed with Parlophone Records in 2022. Demonstrating her commitment to artistic autonomy, she later departed Parlophone and independently released the single ‘New Bottega’ in 2023. Throughout her journey, Banks has been recognized for her unique artistry, fast-paced rapping, and influential persona, ‘Yung Rapunxel,’ consistently navigating major label structures to maintain her independent presence and distinct artistic vision.