Z LaLa

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Z LaLa
Z LaLa in 2023
Background information
Born (1992-07-06) July 6, 1992 (age 31)
Los Angeles, California
GenresReggae, Dancehall, World Pop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, rapper, entrepreneur, humanitarian
Years active2011–present
LabelsOmega Alpha Records
Partner(s)Charlie Sheen (2022–present)
WebsiteOfficial website

Z Lala (born July 6, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, entrepreneur, and humanitarian. She sings in 21 languages, including American Sign Language.[1][2][3]

Early life and education[edit]

Z LaLa was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, in a family of opera singers and theatrical performers.[4] When she was 12 years old, Z LaLa began performing at school functions and local competitions.[2] By the age of 14, she was competing internationally whilst doing performances at humanitarian events.[4] At the age of 14, Z LaLa won as best singer for Lil’ Wayne's "Making the next Hit." She turned down the opportunity to go to Atlanta to film the reality show.

Career[edit]

Z LaLa's debut electro-pop album, Zilosophy, was released in October 2011.[5][6] The second single released by Z LaLa was "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)," a cover of the 1980s hit by the Eurythmics. Her single "Strangers in the Night" peaked at #10 on the Billboard dance chart.[7]

Z LaLa is best known for pushing the boundaries in the mainstream market through the imagery that she projects in her music videos and on the red carpets, thus making her one of the most controversial pop artist celebrities of her time. Singing in a total of 21 languages, Z LaLa released her first single "Flyaway," in 14 different languages, including Spanish, French, Hebrew, Korean, Russian, German, Armenian, two Arabic dialects, Persian, English, Urdu, Italian and American Sign Language.[8][9] In 2015, Z LaLa released the single Navigation Nightclub in 17 languages, including Armenian, English, Hindi, Mandarin, Arabic, German, Tagalog, Indonesian, Japanese, Russian, Korean, Persian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Hebrew and sign language.[10]

Z LaLa is well known for her eccentric outfits[11][12] that bear resemblance to the style of Lady Gaga.[13] Her appearance at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards received attention from publications such as Billboard, E! News, Business Insider, Yahoo!, and various others that featured Z Lala's outfit on 'best' and 'most outrageous' dressed lists.[14][15][16][17][18][19] Z LaLa's appearance at the 14th annual Latin Grammy Awards was covered by The Washington Post[20] and Latina Magazine.

Z LaLa has partnered with Hayari Paris[21] and several companies for product endorsements. She has been a brand ambassador for Manic Panic, Fashion Nova, Akira, Shake it Baby, and Flat Tummy Co. She launched a 3-year limited time fashion line called "Z-Thru".[21]

Personal life[edit]

As of September 2022, Z LaLa has been in a relationship with Charlie Sheen.[22]

Discography[edit]

Title Release date Album
"Flyaway" 2011 Zilosophy
"Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" 2013 Single
"Blue Monday" 2014 Single
2015 Single
"Strangers in the Night" 2017 Single[23][7]

Zilosophy (released October 2011)[6]

  • Abricadabra
  • Sexual Sandy
  • Sweet Dreams
  • Alien Lover
  • Hit 'Um Back
  • Bang Bang, I Shot My Baby Down
  • Hush, Be Quiet, Cocky
  • Flyaway
  • War in My Head
  • Z LaLa (Je 'Taime)

Singles[edit]

  • Navigation Nightclub (English)
  • Navigation Nightclub (Spanish)
  • Navigation Nightclub (Armenian)
  • Navigation Nightclub (Arabic)
  • Navigation Nightclub (Indonesian)
  • Navigation Nightclub (Japanese)
  • Navigation Nightclub (Hindi)
  • Navigation Nightclub (Korean)
  • Navigation Nightclub (Sign)
  • Navigation Nightcllub (Tagalog)
  • Navigation Nightclub (Portuguese)
  • Navigation Nightclub (Mandarin)
  • Sexual Sandy Remix
  • Sweet Dreams (Are made of This)
  • Do That feat. Demolition
  • My Money (Ha Ha) feat. Stevey Fre$h
  • Flyaway (English)
  • Flyaway (Armenian)
  • Flyaway (Levantine Arabic)
  • Flyaway (Iraqui Arabic)
  • Flyaway (Spanish)
  • Flyaway (French)
  • Flyaway (Urdu)
  • Flyaway (Persian)
  • Flyaway (Ukrainian)
  • Flyaway (Hebrew)
  • Flyaway (Korean)
  • Flyaway (Italian)
  • Flyaway (Sign Language)
  • Flyaway (German)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Z LALA". House of Papillon. 7 July 2011. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  2. ^ a b John Reedburg (3 November 2013). "Z LaLa Speaks on Advice from Music Mentor Grace Jones". DatzHot. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  3. ^ "Who is Z LaLa and what exactly was she wearing at the Billboard Music Awards?". SheKnows. 23 May 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  4. ^ a b tfnow (15 November 2013). "The Fashion & Style of Z LaLa". True Fashion. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  5. ^ "Z LaLa Gets Inspiration Everywhere". Static. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  6. ^ a b "Z LaLa". Rhapsody. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  7. ^ a b "Z LaLa". Billboard. Retrieved 20 February 2021. 10 Peak Position; 12 Weeks On Chart
  8. ^ "About Z LaLa". MTV. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  9. ^ Nick Verreos (20 May 2013). "Who Wore What?...The Billboard Music Awards 2013 Red Carpet Part 2 The "Oh Dears!"".
  10. ^ "Z Lala Navigation Nightclub". CD Baby. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  11. ^ Brucculieri, Julia (May 21, 2018). "The Wildest Red Carpet Looks At The 2018 Billboard Music Awards". HuffPost. Retrieved 20 February 2021. Once again, recording artist Z LaLa went big.
  12. ^ "2018 Billboard Music Awards Fashion Hits and Misses". Wonderwall. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
  13. ^ "WORST DRESSED AT THE 2013 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS". E! News. 2013. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  14. ^ Gregory DelliCarpini Jr. (24 May 2013). "The Best and Worst Dressed Artists of the Week: Janet Jackson and Z LaLa". Billboard. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  15. ^ "Worst dressed at Billboard Music Awards 2013". Yahoo!. 20 May 2013. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  16. ^ KIRSTEN ACUNA (19 May 2013). "The Best And Worst Dressed Celebrities At The Billboard Music Awards". Business Insider. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  17. ^ "Time Magazine's Best & Worst Dressed 2013". San Francisco Gate. 5 December 2013. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  18. ^ "Best Dressed at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards". Style Bistro. 18 May 2013. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  19. ^ "Miley, Madonna, Taylor Swift: Best & Worst dressed at Billboard Awards". Digital Spy. 2013. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  20. ^ "14th annual Latin Grammy awards". The Washington Post. 21 November 2013. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  21. ^ a b "World Pop Artist Z LaLa presenting "Only For Her" by Hayari Paris". Hayari Paris. 10 May 2014. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  22. ^ "Z LALA dating Charlie Sheen". Instagram. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  23. ^ "Dance Club Songs". Billboard. March 4, 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2021. 51
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