Sky Blu (rapper)

Sky Blu
Sky Blu in 2011
Sky Blu in 2011
Background information
Birth nameSkyler Austen Gordy
Born (1986-08-23) August 23, 1986 (age 38)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • DJ
  • dancer
Years active2006–present
Labels
Formerly of

Skyler Austen Gordy (born August 23, 1986),[1] better known by his stage name Sky Blu (stylized 8ky 6lu),[2] is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, DJ, and dancer. He is known as part of the EDM-hip house duo LMFAO, which he formed with his half-uncle and fellow rapper Redfoo in 2006. The duo are best known for their 2011 singles "Party Rock Anthem" (featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock) and "Sexy and I Know It," both of which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100. They released two studio albums: Party Rock (2009) and Sorry for Party Rocking (2011) through will.i.am Music Group, an imprint of Interscope Records until their disbandment in 2012.[3] As a solo act, Gordy has released the albums Rebel Music (2013) and Fxck Yeah: Chaos To Consciousness (2016).

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  2. ^ The Times of India. "American rapper Sky Blu aka LMFAO performs - Worldnews.com". Article.wn.com. Retrieved 2014-04-30.
  3. ^ Roberts, Randall (13 January 2012). "Critic's Notebook: LMFAO's brand of party rock uniquely American". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 25 August 2012.