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Azealia Banks

Azealia Banks's Genre:

Rap, Hardcore Rap, R&B, Contemporary R&B, Pop, Pop-Rap

Biography

Raised in Harlem by a single mom while attending Manhattan's Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art, Azealia Banks' backstory reads like an alternate version of the musical drama Fame, only where the main character discovers her sexuality and becomes a rapper. At a young age she had aspirations for the limelight, and her mother enrolled her in the school for the performing arts. Her initial focus was on acting and singing, and by age 10 she was performing off-Broadway with the Tada! Youth Theater in Lower Manhattan. Banks starred in leading roles over the next several years, including productions of Rabbit Sense, Sleepover, and Heroes, but when she started gravitating toward TV work, the process of auditioning for commercial spots left her disenchanted with the business. Rap was an appealing alternative. In 2008, at 16, she released the Ladytron-sampling "Seventeen," which attracted the attention of XL Records. After appearing on Major Lazer's "Can't Stop Now," credited as Miss Banks, her progress with the label slowed to a halt. She moved to Montreal and recorded two tracks, "L8R" and a cover of Interpol's "Slow Hands," but it was her next song, a bass-heavy, sexually charged number called "212" that put her in the public eye. Pitchfork, BBC, and NME gave the track and its accompanying video rave reviews. In 2012, she released the 1991 EP featuring "212" and three other tracks influenced by house music. Banks relocated to London that same year to work on her debut full-length with Florence + the Machine producer Paul Epworth. ~ Jason Lymangrover

AOL Radio Stations Azealia Banks is Featured on (14)

Top 50 Hip Hop songs of 2012

Join Slacker Radio’s Hip Hop expert Coka-Lani as she counts down the 50 hottest Hip Hop tracks of 2012. This countdown is based on the most Hearted, most listened to, and most searched for Hip Hop tracks of 2012 on Slacker Radio. From heavyweights like Jay-Z and Kayne to breakout artists like 2Chainz and Kendrick Lamar- your favorite jams of 2012 are all here.

Top 50 Breakout Artists of 2012

Mat Diablo is your host for this countdown of the Top 50 Breakout Artists of 2012. This countdown represents the most Hearted, most listened to, and most searched for new artists of 2012 on Slacker Radio. Combine the songs that you listened to and discovered in 2012 with the expertise of Slacker's curators, and you've got a station that features the 50 most critical Breakout Artists of 2012!

Hip Hop Workout

Hip Hop Workout on Slacker Radio features songs selected for their powerful beats and aggressive rhymes. If you need to go hard in the gym, or in the paint- this is your soundtrack. Featuring new music and classic tracks from Eminem, T.I., DMX, and more.

Lollapalooza 2013

After a month of leaks and speculation, Lollapalooza has released their official lineup! The fest is set for August 2-4 in Chicago's Grant Park and will feature The Cure, Mumford & Sons, the Killers, Nine Inch Nails, Phoenix, New Order, Kendrick Lamar, Vampire Weekend, The Postal Service, Queens of the Stone Age, and hundreds more. Your Slacker curators will be providing on-site coverage. In the meantime, hear the whole lineup here!

Ladies Of Hip Hop

This is is Slacker's tribute to female MCs and groups- from Roxanne Shanté to Nicki Minaj. You'll hear the ladies that broke down barriers like JJ Fad and MC Lyte, 90s superstars like Missy Elliot and Foxy Brown, along with today's trendsetters like Azealia Banks and Angel Haze. It's always ladies night on Slacker's Ladies of Hip Hop- but no scrubs!

Metric Showcase

This is the Metric Artist Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by the members of Metric including music hand-picked by Emily, James, Josh and Joules as well as commentary about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

Delta Spirit Showcase

This is the Delta Spirit Artist Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by the band including music that is hand-picked by Jon, Brandon, Matthew, Kelly and WIlliam as well as commentary by each about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

Conor Maynard Showcase

This is the Conor Maynard Artist Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by Conor including music that he hand-picked as well as commentary by Conor about the songs that influenced his music and his life.

Silversun Pickups Showcase

Brian Aubert and Nikki Monninger of Silversun Pickups recently played a private showcase for Slacker Radio listeners. Afterwards, they sat down with us to create and host their own Slacker Radio station. Every song you hear on this station was picked by Silversun Pickups, collectively. Brian and Nikki are your hosts- join them as they give you a look at the musical DNA of the band.

US Open of Surfing

After an unprecedented showing last year, the Nike US Open of Surfing will kick off on July 28th in Huntington Beach for what has become one of the most anticipated surf, music and lifestyle events of the year. Title sponsor Nike – along with presenting sponsors Hurley and Converse – continue to elevate the event which will attract over three quarters of a million fans and onlookers along a 14-acre stretch of sand on the south side of Huntington Beach Pier, showcasing the best in surf, skate, music, and art.

The Kooks Showcase

This is The Kooks Artist Showcase on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by The Kooks including music hand-picked by each member of the band as well as commentary about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

Artists To Watch 2013

Your Slacker Radio curators are always working to help you discover new music alongside the music you know and love. On this station, they have come together with their picks for bands to break in 2013. You’ll hear tomorrow’s stars today- with tracks from artists like HAIM, Charli XCX, AlunaGeorge, Ab-Soul, CHVRCHES, Parmalee, and more. Country, Pop, Hip Hop, EDM, and Indie Rock- these are the Artists To Watch for 2013.

Dorm Party

This is more than the soundtrack to back to school- this is the soundtrack to freedom. This station is perfect for dorm parties, house parties, beer pong tourneys, or any occasion that requires a high energy soundtrack. This station features the best in new EDM, Indie Electronic, and Hip Hop tracks.

Azealia Banks

This station plays the best music from and music from related artists like Diplo, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, La Roux, A$ap Rocky, Childish Gambino, The Neptunes, ScHoolboy Q, Santigold and more.

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Azealia Banks's Selected Discography (5)

Artists Related to Azealia Banks (50)

	Diplo	One thing of which Diplo (aka Diplodocus, Wes Diplo, and Wes Gully) cannot be accused is being afraid to experiment with new music.
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	Rihanna	Rihanna established her dance-pop credentials in summer 2005 with her debut smash hit, "Pon de Replay," and continued to demonstrate hit potential in subsequent years (e.
	Kendrick Lamar	Compton, California's Kendrick Lamar initially rapped as K. Dot and released a series of mixtapes under that name.
	La Roux	Meaning "red-haired one" in French, La Roux is the synth pop project of flame-haired singer/songwriter Elly Jackson and keyboardist/producer Ben Langmaid.
	A$ap Rocky	Influenced by the Southern-style swagger of UGK and the rhymes of his hometown heroes the Diplomats, ASAP Rocky gave up slinging drugs in Harlem and moved to Elmwood Park, New Jersey, where he started rapping.
	Childish Gambino	When he’s not busy writing for television, performing with his sketch group Derrick Comedy, or acting on the NBC comedy Community, Donald Glover somehow finds the time to make beats and rap as his alter ego, Childish Gambino.
	The Neptunes	The Neptunes quietly emerged from Virginia Beach at the turn of the century and quickly became the hottest producers within the rap industry, then the entire pop music industry.
	ScHoolboy Q	Mixing bud smoker's anthems with socially conscious numbers, rapper ScHoolboy Q spent three years in the mixtape underground before launching his career properly in 2011.
	Santigold	As a solo project with a revolving door of members, the heart and face of Santigold is vivacious frontwoman Santi White.
	M.I.A.	If you read a lot about new music on the Web, odds are pretty good that, at some point between the September 2004 release of "Galang" and the March 2005 release of Arular, you were struck with the urge to turn your computer off or maybe even heave it out of a nearby window.
	Kanye West	In the span of three short years, Kanye West went from hip-hop beatmaker to worldwide hitmaker, as his stellar production work for Jay-Z led to a major-label recording contract and, ultimately, a wildly successful solo career.
	B.o.B.	Of all the rap artists who emerged from Atlanta during the late 2000s, B.o.B -- who was only 17 when he signed his first major-label record deal -- was one of the most unique.
	Young Gunz	Young Gunz began as just two of the numerous rappers in Roc-a-Fella's State Property collective, yet all it took was one runaway hit, "Can't Stop, Won't Stop," to distance them from the pack and elevate them into the spotlight.
	Nappy Roots	Country and proud of it, Nappy Roots formed in 1995 around a sextet of students attending Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green.
	Drake	Known initially for his role as Jimmy Brooks on Degrassi: The Next Generation, Toronto, Ontario, native Drake (born Aubrey Drake Graham) stepped out as a rapper and singer with pop appeal in 2006, when he initiated a series of mixtapes.
	Wiz Khalifa	With a series of hits that bundled gangster rhymes, weed talk, pop hooks, and slick production, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania rapper Wiz Khalifa went from breakthrough single ("Black and Yellow") to feature film star (Mac and Devin Go to High School) in the short span of two years.
	Mac Miller	Coming on the scene with a throwback style that betrayed his years, Pittsburgh-based rapper Mac Miller had just turned 18 when he spent 2010 making his name through mixtapes and video sharing websites.
	Fort Minor	In November 2005, Linkin Park co-founder Mike Shinoda debuted as a solo artist with Rising Tied, an ambitious collection credited to his alter ego, Fort Minor, that blended hip-hop with electronics and rock elements.
	DJ Khaled	Miami-based DJ/producer DJ Khaled -- a Palestinian-American born Khaled Khaled -- is a member of Fat Joe's Terror Squad and released Listennn: The Album on Koch in June 2006.
	Flo Rida	Flo Rida, unsurprisingly a native Floridian, is an MC who toured as a teenager with 2 Live Crew's Fresh Kid Ice and began popping up on high-profile mixtapes by 2006, most notably DJ Khaled's We the Best -- on "Bitch I'm from Dade County," he appeared with the likes of Rick Ross, Trick Daddy, Trina, and Dre (of Cool & Dre).
	M.O.P.	Lil' Fame and Billy Danzenie formed hardcore rap act M.O.P. The duo's debut single, "How About Some Hardcore," became popular and led to the release of their first album, To the Death, in the spring of 1994.
	Frank Ocean	An R&B vocalist affiliated with the outlandish hip-hop crew Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All, Frank Ocean (Christopher "Lonny" Breaux) was born and raised in New Orleans.
	Waka Flocka	Waka Flocka, also known as Waka Flocka Flame, is a Southern rapper associated with Gucci Mane and his So Icey Entertainment enterprise.
	2Chainz	Known as Tity Boi in the Atlanta-based Playaz Circle, rapper 2 Chainz launched his solo career while he was still a member of the crew, in 2007, with the mixtape Me Against the World.
	Missy Elliott	No female rap artist paralleled the success of Missy Elliott, neither during her reign nor before, and none was more deserving.
	Big Boi	Outside his primary roles as André 3000's partner in OutKast and as one of the central members of the Dungeon Family, Big Boi (born Antwan André Patton) appeared on tracks by Missy Elliott ("All N My Grill"), Trick Daddy ("In da Wind"), Jay-Z ("Poppin' Tags"), Killer Mike ("A.
	Chief Keef	Kicking his career off at the age of 16 with the street single "I Don't Like," rapper Chief Keef was a hit on Chicago's high-school circuit before mixtapes and viral videos led to a contract with Interscope.
	Bei Maejor	A producer, songwriter, and singer from Southfield, Michigan, Bei Maejor (Brandon Green) broke into the music industry in 2005.
	Bone Crusher	Born Wayne Hardnett, Atlanta rapper Bone Crusher made his mark with a likeable playground machismo and a street-smart pop sensibility.
	Black Sheep	Remembered for a couple of striking singles and their membership in the Native Tongues family of groups, Black Sheep also recorded one of rap music's most entertaining debuts, A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing.
	Crime Mob	After sending their homeboy Lil Scrappy up the charts, the Atlanta-based label/management team Crunk Incorporated turned to the six-member Crime Mob for their next big hit.
	Juicy J	Together with production partner DJ Paul, Juicy J played an important role in the South's rise to prominence within the once East- and West Coast-dominated rap industry.
	Pharoahe Monch	While a member of the New York City duo Organized Konfusion, Pharoahe Monch developed a reputation as one of underground hip-hop's preeminent lyricists, crafting intricate and intelligent raps with partner Prince Poetry.
	Ca$h Out	Only 21 when he signed with Epic thanks to the legendary L.A. Reid, Atlanta rapper Cash Out first came on the scene in 2012 with the party-rap hit and personal anthem "Cashin' Out.
	Onyx	Onyx's shouting, in-your-face brand of high-volume rapping proved to be more at home in the slam pit than on the dancefloor and brought the rap quartet instant chart success.
	Future	Busting out of Atlanta in 2011 with his hit street track "Tony Montana," rapper Future grew up in Atlanta's Zone 6 section.
	French Montana	A rapper who built an indie empire with his Cocaine City imprint, French Montana was born in Morocco, but emigrated to the U.
	Lloyd Banks	Lloyd Banks was raised in Jamaica, Queens, by his Puerto Rican mother; his father spent much of his son's childhood behind bars.
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	Tyga	With a rangy set of friends from Fall Out Boy to Lil Wayne, it was obvious from the start that Tyga was not your everyday rapper from Compton.
	Ellie Goulding	Ellie Goulding is a British vocalist whose music finds the balance between electro-pop and indie folk.
	Travis Porter	Originally formed in 2006 as the Hard Hitters, the trio officially switched to the enigmatic moniker Travis Porter in 2008.
	Wale	The self-proclaimed "Ambassador of Rap for the Capital," Wale (pronounced "wah-lay") was able to transcend his local sensation status and become a national rap contender using go-go-inspired hip-hop as the vehicle for his clever wordplay and music.
	OutKast	OutKast's blend of gritty Southern soul, fluid raps, and the low-slung funk of their Organized Noize production crew epitomized the Atlanta wing of hip-hop's rising force, the Dirty South, during the mid to late '90s.
	Meek Mill	Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill, born Robert Williams, began releasing mixtapes in 2006, debuting with The Real Me.
	J. Cole	Producer and MC J. Cole was the first artist to signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label. Born in Germany but raised in North Carolina, Cole grew up with a mother who loved rock and folk while his father was a fan of hardcore hip-hop artists like 2Pac and Ice Cube.
	Diddy	The biggest hip-hop impresario of the mid-'90s, Sean Combs -- known as Puff Daddy until his professional name change to P.
	Kirko Bangz	Coming across like a less sensitive, Houstonian version of Drake, Kirko Bangz is a Southern rapper -- and occasional singer -- who released his first charting single, “What Yo Name Iz,” in late 2010.
	T.I.	Once dubbed "the Jay-Z of the South" by Pharrell Williams, T.I. gradually came into his own and established himself as one of rap's most successful MCs during the early 2000s.