Steve Lacy: The New Face of Alternative R&B

Steve Lacy got started producing simply by making beats on his iPhone, he created some of his first songs all from his phone! Although Steve has only been in the music business for a few years, he is already knee-deep in success. In 2013, he began working on the production behind the new school, smooth R&B band, The Internet’s third studio album. Also a member of the band, Steve contributed to the production on eight of the songs of their album “Ego Death.” Outside of just producing for his band, Steve has had his hands in the production of songs for Twenty88, J.cole, Kendrick Lamar, Isaiah Rashad, and even the alternative rock band, Vampire Weekend. In 2017, Lacy co-wrote and produced Ravyn Lenae’s EP titled, “Crush.” Later in 2017 and in 2018, Steve went on to produce for and collaborate with many other artist such as, Solange, Kali Uchis, and Mac Miller. Steve is not just limited to producing for other artists, he is a singer-songwriter himself who has dropped many popular singles and recently dropped his first full album, “Apollo XXI.” This album was later nominated for Best Urban Contemporary album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.