La Reezy

Biography

La Reezy, born Khayree Salahuddin, is a 21-year-old self-taught music artist, producer, and composer from New Orleans. His musical journey began at age 8 when he would dress up and perform in the mirror, evolving into serious music production at age 14 when he started recording songs with a $50 microphone. By his early twenties, La Reezy had established himself as a rising figure in hip-hop, known for his rich storytelling, nostalgic boom-bap production, and introspective lyricism that addresses themes of mental health, self-improvement, and breaking generational cycles.

La Reezy's artistic approach is characterized by an "old soul" sensibility that blends contemporary rap with vintage influences. His music emphasizes authenticity and purpose—he has stated that "every song might be the last song someone hears" and approaches each track with intentionality. In 2024, he released the album "We All Need Help," a vulnerable 8-track project co-produced by New York-based producer JBoogz that explores themes of healing and acceptance. His breakthrough came in 2025, a year he declared would be his own, during which the 21-year-old released three albums, one EP, multiple singles and features, and toured with British rapper Little Simz. He closed 2025 with a notable performance at Camp Flog Gnaw, establishing himself as one of hip-hop's emerging voices.

Fun Facts

• La Reezy's first concert experience was seeing Usher at age 10, brought by his father, though he recalls not being able to see much from the back of the venue.
• As a child, he would dress up as Michael Jackson and perform for his family members, demonstrating early performance aspirations.
• His music videos have accumulated over 2 million views on Instagram, with some individual videos reaching more than 200,000 views.
• In 2025, La Reezy committed to releasing approximately 30 songs across four projects, intentionally paying homage to the mixtape era of hip-hop while maintaining quality standards.

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

• Kendrick Lamar - Musical influence and stylistic reference point (Referenced in context of mixtape era homage) [Ongoing influence]
• Tyler, The Creator - Stage presence and artistic influence (General influence on performance and artistry) [Ongoing influence]
• Kanye West - Confidence and artistic approach influence (General influence on artistic confidence) [Ongoing influence]

Key Collaborators

• Little Simz - Tour partner and collaborator (2025 tour)
• JBoogz - Producer and co-creator (We All Need Help (2024 album))
• Wale - Shared stage performance (Live performances) [Pre-2025]
• LaRussell - Shared stage performance (Live performances) [Pre-2025]

External Links

• Spotify