Saba | |
|---|---|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:.Saba.jpg) Chandler performing in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Tahj Malik Chandler |
| Born | July 17, 1994 Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations |
|
| Instruments | |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | |
| Member of |
|
| Website | sabapivot |
Tahj Malik Chandler (born July 17, 1994), better known by his stage name Saba (stylized in all caps), is an American rapper and record producer. He grew up in the Austin neighborhood of the West Side of Chicago.[1] He is a co-founder of the musical collective Pivot Gang with his brother Jerrel Chandler (Joseph Chilliams), their late cousin Walter Long Jr (John Walt), their high school friend Logan Yutters (MFn Melo), Jevunte Wheeler (squeakPivot), and Jimmy (Frsh Waters). He is also one third of the supergroup Ghetto Sage, with Smino and Noname.[2]
Saba initially gained recognition after releasing two independent mixtapes: GETCOMFORTable (2012) and ComfortZone (2014). He was also featured on Chance the Rapper's mixtape Acid Rap, in the song "Everybody's Something". In 2015, Saba and Chance the Rapper collaborated on the song "Angels". The duo performed the song live on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, on October 26, 2015.[3] He released his debut album Bucket List Project on October 27, 2016, and his sophomore album CARE FOR ME on April 5, 2018, to widespread critical acclaim.[4] Saba’s third album, Few Good Things released February 4, 2022.
- ^ Krzeczowski, Jake. "Saba's West Side Story Is One Worth Listening To". Noisey. Vice. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ^ Renshaw, David. "Noname, Saba, and Smino form supergroup Ghetto Sage". Rolling Stone.
- ^ Lipshutz, Jason. "Chance the Rapper's "Angels" Single Performs on "Stephen Colbert"". Fuse. Fuse. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ^ "Saba: CARE FOR ME". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2019-03-07.