Layton Greene

Layton Greene is an American singer and songwriter from East St. Louis, Illinois.[1] She is signed to Quality Control Music and Universal Music Group. Her debut EP, Tell Ya Story, was released on September 9, 2019.[2]

Layton Greene
Birth nameLayton Greene
BornEast St. Louis, Illinois, US
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2017–present
LabelsQuality Control Music

Motown Records

Capitol Music Group

Greene is Quality Control Music's first R&B artist.[3]

Early life

Greene was born in East St.Louis, Illinois.[4] She was raised by her biological mother and her step father, who eventually separated when she was 14. Greene began singing at seven years old, reciting Keyshia Cole's "Love" to her mother.[5]

Personal life

Greene is in a relationship with music producer, GStylesOnTheTrack, who worked with her on “Open Wounds.”[6] They had their first child together as of November 6, 2021.

Artistry

Greene names Keyshia Cole, Aaliyah, and Chris Brown as her musical influences.[7]

Discography

Compilation albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[8]		 US
R&B/HH
[9]		 US
Rap
[10]		 CAN
[11]
Control the Streets, Volume 2
(with Quality Control)		 3 3 2 5

Extended plays
List of mixtapes, with selected details
Title Details
Tell Ya Story

Singles
List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US

[12]

 US
R&B
/HH
[13]		 US

R&B
[14]

"Roll in Peace"[15] 2017 ——— Non-album singles
"Myself"[16] 2018 ———
"Leave Em Alone"[17]
(with Lil Baby featuring City Girls and PnB Rock)		 2019 60275 Control the Streets, Volume 2
"I Love You"[19] ——— Tell Ya Story
"Blame on Me"[20] ———
"Chosen One"[21] 2020 ——— Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References
  1. "Quality Control's Layton Greene Wants to Share Her Pain to Help Herself and Others Heal". Billboard. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
  2. "Quality Control's Layton Greene Releases "Tell Ya Story" Debut EP". HotNewHipHop. September 28, 2019. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
  3. "Atlanta-based record label Quality Control signs first R&B artist Layton Greene". WXIA. September 5, 2019. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
  4. "In Search Of: 20-Year-Old Singer Layton Greene Is Quality Control's First R&B Artist". Genius. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
  5. Layton Greene Talks Family Upbringing, Not Fitting In, New Music + More, retrieved February 9, 2020
  6. Rôkour, Javoe (May 1, 2020). "GStylesOnTheTrack". JAVOE ROKOUR. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  7. "R&B Singer Layton Greene Talks Going Viral With Kodak Black Remix, Making Her Billboard Chart Debut & New Music". www.billboard.com. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  8. "Various Artists Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
  9. "Various Artists Chart History: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
  10. "Various Artists Chart History: Top Rap Albums". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
  11. "Various Artists Chart History: Canadian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
  12. "Top 100 Songs | Billboard Hot 100 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
  13. "Top Hip-Hop Songs / R&B Songs Chart". Billboard. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
  14. "PnB Rock Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
  15. Layton Greene - Roll In Peace, retrieved February 9, 2020
  16. Layton Greene - Myself, retrieved April 6, 2021
  17. Quality Control - Leave Em Alone, retrieved February 9, 2020
  18. "American certifications – Layton Greene". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  19. Layton Greene - I Love You, retrieved February 9, 2020
  20. Layton Greene - Blame On Me, retrieved February 9, 2020
  21. Madusa, S (December 18, 2020). "Layton Greene Shares Emotional New Track "Chosen One"". hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
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