Qwayshawn Cannon (born December 12, 2000), known professionally as B-Lovee, is an American rapper. Born in Queens, he began his music career in 2015, pausing it until 2020, when he released his debut EP, Courtlandtbaby. He went viral after releasing his singles "IYKYK" and "My Everything" in 2021, later appearing on songs with larger rappers such as G Herbo, A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Digga D in 2022.
Early life
Qwayshawn Cannon was born on December 12, 2000, in Queens, NY before moving to and mainly growing up in the South Bronx area of the Bronx. He is of West Indian descent.[5] He was primarily raised by his mother, a hair stylist, in the Andrew Jackson Houses of the South Bronx. Reflecting on his upbringing, he has said,
“Growing up in a project was like an adventure, you know, every day something going on – Good things are happening every day. Bad things happen too."[6]
In high school, he was nicknamed "Buddy Love" after a character in The Nutty Professor.[1]
Career
In 2015, B-Lovee recorded a few songs before stopping due to a lack of motivation. He didn't record songs until the rise of Brooklyn drill in 2020, when he released his debut single, "No Hook".[7] He released his debut EP, Courtlandtbaby, the same year.[3][8]
In 2021, B-Lovee released "IYKYK", which was named by XXL as his biggest song.[4] He also released "My Everything" after a leak of it went viral on TikTok; according to Lyrical Lemonade, "with 'My Everything', B Lovee pushed beyond New York and officially added a Bronx-born hit, through and through, to his resume.".[9]
In 2022, B-Lovee released "What You Reckon" alongside Digga D; the song peaked at number 46 on the UK Singles Chart. An article from GRM Daily said that "What You Reckon" "leaves us anticipating what Noughty by Nature will offer when it arrives..."[2] In April, he released Misunderstood, which included a feature from A Boogie Wit da Hoodie.[10]
On January 11, 2023, B-Lovee's single "My Everything" was certified Gold by the RIAA,[11] making him the first Bronx drill rapper to receive an official RIAA certification.[12]
On May 19, 2023, B-Lovee released the extended play "Sorry 4 The Wait", which contained features from Sha EK and 2Rare. He released the deluxe edition on August 4, 2023, which contained additional features from Flo Milli, Luh Tyler, and YOVNGCHIMI.[13]
Discography
EPs
- Courtlandtbaby (2020)
- My Everything (2021)
- Misunderstood (2022)
- Sorry 4 The Wait (2023)
Charted singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK [14] | |||
| "What You Reckon" (with Digga D) |
2022 | 46 | Noughty by Nature |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organisation | Work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | iHeartRadio Music Awards | Himself | Best new hip hop artist | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b "B-Lovee". recordsco.com. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ a b Archibald-Powell, Naimah (31 March 2022). "DIGGA D CALLS ON B LOVEE FOR STATESIDE COLLAB "WHAT YOU RECKON?"". grmdaily.com. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ a b Greeen, Dylan (18 February 2022). "For B-Lovee, Drill Music Is Worth Fighting For". DJBooth. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ a b Seabrook III, Robert (18 November 2021). "The Break Presents - B-Lovee". XXL. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- ^ "B-LOVEE". recordsco. 21 April 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ Ways, Curious. "B Lovee on championing New York drill and his love for South Bronx". HUNGER TV. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ^ Robinson, Joshua (December 6, 2022). "B-Lovee Details The Value Of Hard Work, Talks Bronx Drill Origins & More In "On The Come Up"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- ^ Trapp, Malcolm (3 December 2021). "In Conversation With: B-Lovee". Raydar Magazine. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ Fay, Seamus (22 December 2021). "B Lovee's "My Everything": The Story Behind a Viral Hit and a Legendary Bronx Moment". Lyrical Lemonade. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ Hynes, Hayley (9 April 2022). "B-Lovee Feels 'Misunderstood' On New 8-Track Album Featuring A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ "B-Lovee's "My Everything" Gold Certification". Recording Industry Association of America. 11 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "B-LOVEE'S "MY EVERYTHING" IS NOW CERTIFIED-GOLD BY THE RIAA!". Imprint Entertainment. 17 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ Murray, Robin (7 August 2023). "B-Lovee Joined By Flo Milli For Deluxe Take On 'Sorry 4 The Wait...' | News". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "DIGGA D & B-LOVEE | full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 April 2022.