Sleepy_Hallow

Sleepy Hallow

Sleepy Hallow

American rapper from New York


Tegan Joshua Anthony Chambers (born December 20, 1999), known professionally as Sleepy Hallow,[2] is an American rapper making Brooklyn drill music.[3] Originally from Jamaica, Chambers grew up in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn in New York City alongside frequent collaborator Sheff G.[4][5]

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In 2018, he had his first breakthrough viral single with "Flows", which also featured Sheff G.[6] In August 2020, his single "Deep End Freestyle" featuring Fousheé was certified platinum by the RIAA.[7] In August 2021, his single "2055" peaked at number 51 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming his highest-charting song. He is currently signed to Winners Circle Entertainment and RCA Records.[8]

Early life

As a child, Chambers immigrated from Jamaica to the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, New York City. Around the age of 12, he started to rap. He later picked the name "Sleepy Hallow" as his rap name as that was his name in the streets. Chambers dropped out of school in the ninth grade.[9] He first met friend and collaborator Sheff G when the two were preparing to fight, but stopped when Sheff G was impressed with how Chambers carried himself.[10]

Career

He, Sheff G and DizzyGotBands were signed to former NFL player Junior Galette's music record label Nula Entertainment from 2017 to 2018.[11]

In 2019, Sleepy Hallow released his debut mixtape, Don't Sleep.[12] In the same year, Winners Circle Entertainment was founded, with Sleepy Hallow as one of the first signees.[13]

In 2020, he released his second mixtape, Sleepy for President.[14][15] The mixtape featured the hit single "Deep End Freestyle" featuring Fousheé, which peaked on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 80 on June 20, 2020.[16] The single has over 85 million streams and was certified gold by RIAA in August 2020.[17][7]

In August 2020, Winners Circle Entertainment started a partnership with RCA Records.[18] Sleepy Hallow and Sheff G released the single "Tip Toe", produced by Great John.[19]

In June 2021, he released his first studio album, Still Sleep?[20] The album includes the single, "2055", which was released alongside a video that sees an animated Sleepy Hallow in an alternate, futuristic universe.[20] The single would be certified double platinum in March 2022.[21]

In May 2022, he released his single "Die Young", which features Canadian rapper 347aidan. Which was considered the best Shortest Trend Song on Instagram in July of 2023 according to youtubers Jordan and Salish Matter, Peyton Delu, and the Royalty Family, as well as "one of the best songs on Spotify" by Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill.

In September 2022, he released his single "2 Mins of Pain".[22]

In November 2022, he released the single "Marie".[23]

In May 2023, Sleepy Hallow was charged in a 140-count indictment, as the district attorney's office said the gang is linked to 12 shootings and a murder that was caught on camera.[24]

On September 15, 2023, Sleepy Hallow released his second studio album since getting out of jail “Boy Meets World". It features songs such as "GBG" featuring Marshmello and "Anxiety" featuring Doechii.[citation needed]

On Feb 13, 2024, he released the single "Cupid's Guidance".

On May 15, 2023, Chambers was indicted along with 32 other alleged gang members including Sheff G for a multitude of gang conspiracy charges.[25]

On May 30, 2023, Chambers announced on his Instagram story that he has been released on bail, and is now waiting for the trial to start.

Discography

Studio albums

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Mixtapes

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Singles

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Notes

  1. "Die Young" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number five on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[53]
  2. "Die Young" did not enter the Swedish Singellista Chart, but peaked at number 17 on the Swedish Heatseeker Chart.[54]
  3. "2 Mins of Pain" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 36 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[55]
  4. "Marie" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 16 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[56]
  5. "Pain Talk" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 24 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[57]
  6. "Good Girls Ain't No Fun" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 32 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[58]
  7. "GBG" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 25 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[59]
  8. "Anxiety" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number three on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[60]
  9. "Anxiety" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number four on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[58]

References

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  2. Chad, Mauli (August 12, 2023). "The Life of The Brooklyn Nightmare, Sleepy Hallow". Raptology.com.
  3. "Sleepy Hallow | HipHopMyWay". www.hiphopmyway.com. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  4. "Sleepy Hallow Redefines the Sound of Brooklyn With His Debut Mixtape Don't Sleep". Audible Treats. October 31, 2019. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  5. Reneau, Steven (August 1, 2019). "Sheff G & Sleepy Hallow Break Down The Meaning Of "Flows"". Genius. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  6. Lee, Cydney (September 21, 2021). "Sleepy Hallow: September's R&B/Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  7. Romaker, Ian (May 4, 2018). "Shimmy Shimmy Ya – Sheff G climbs from the New York underground". LemonWire. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  8. "Brooklyn's Sleepy Hallow Drops Off Debut Project "Don't Sleep" Ft. Sheff G". HotNewHipHop. November 2019. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  9. "Sleepy Hallow: Sleepy For President". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  10. "The Billboard Hot 100 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  11. "NY Drill Stars Sheff G & Sleepy Hallow Ink RCA Deal". HipHopDX. August 12, 2020. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  12. Cho, Regina (April 16, 2021). "Sleepy Hallow ventures into the year "2055" in new visual". Revolt. Archived from the original on July 16, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  13. "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  14. Cho, Regina (November 2, 2022). "Sleepy Hallow drops new "Marie" single". Revolt. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
  15. Santia • •, Marc (May 16, 2023). "NYC Rappers Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow Arrested in Brooklyn Gang Bust". NBC New York. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  16. Santia • •, Marc (May 16, 2023). "NYC Rappers Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow Arrested in Brooklyn Gang Bust". NBC New York. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  17. Peaks on the Billboard 200:
  18. Peaks on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart: Week of October 23, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  19. Peaks on the US Top Rap Albums:
  20. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 30 August 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1643. Australian Recording Industry Association. August 30, 2021. p. 6.
  21. "Billboard Canadian Albums: Week of August 28, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  22. "Album Top-40 Uge 34, 2021". Hitlisten. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  23. "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 30, 2021. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  24. "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. September 25, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  25. "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 25, 2023. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  26. "Billboard 200 Chart: Week of June 19, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
  27. "Top Rap Albums Chart: Week of June 20, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  28. "Canadian Albums Chart: Week of June 20, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
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  32. "Discography Sleepy Hallow". irish-charts.ie. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
  33. "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 23, 2021. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  34. "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 34" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  35. "British certifications – Sleepy Hallow". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved September 24, 2023. Type Sleepy Hallow in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  36. Cho, Regina (May 26, 2022). "Sleepy Hallow gets introspective in new "Die Young" single". Revolt. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  37. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 6, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  38. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 19, 2022. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  39. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 14, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
  40. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 5, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  41. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 25, 2023. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  42. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 21, 2023. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  43. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 25, 2023. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  44. "Hot Singles Chart". The Official New Zealand Music Chart. Retrieved June 14, 2021.

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