LAKEYAH RELEASES “IN DA CLUB”
A REIMAGINING OF J-KWON’S “TIPSY”
AS PART OF “PIXEL REPRESENTS” SERIES

PHOTO CREDIT:  Myesha Evon Gardner Designed by Mass Appeal
LAKEYAH IMAGES: Myesha Evon Gardner

THE PIXTAPE EP WITH LAKEYAH, FLO MILLI, LOLA BROOKE, BIA AND DOECHII OUT NOW

CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP BY MASS APPEAL, GOOGLE PIXEL & SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT’S CERTIFIED

Today, member of the 2021 XXL FRESHMAN Class, Lakeyah releases “In Da Club” (listen HERE) – a spunky and lively retelling of J-Kwon’s 2004 hit single “Tipsy.” The “Female Goat’s reimagined track comes courtesy of entertainment company Mass Appeal in partnership with Google Pixel and Sony Music Entertainment’s Certified as part of the “Pixel RePresents” series. In honor of Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary, Pixel RePresents elevates women in Hip Hop by showcasing some of today’s most promising female rappers, reenvisioning genre-defining era transcending songs.

“In Da Club” is the fifth and final single to make up The PixTape EP (listen HERE),  which is out now across all digital streaming platforms.  Lakeyah joins heavyweights Lola Brooke, Flo Milli, BIA and Doechii who’ve also put a fresh spin on iconic Hip Hop cuts. Each reconceptualized track comes with unique artwork photographed on a Google Pixel 7 Pro With Real Tone, which equitably captures and represents all skin tones.

“In Da Club” is accompanied by a BTS video, an interview series, and a social campaign directed by Creator Labs artist Myesha Evon Gardner. Videos will also live on EBONY.com, the central hub for all RePresents BTS content.

Pixel RePresents is part of Mass Appeal’s Hip Hop 50 initiative, a global, multifaceted landmark celebration commemorating Hip Hop’s 50th year. Beyond Pixel RePresents, Mass Appeal has tapped Google Pixel as the exclusive handset device for Hip Hop 50. Additionally, Mass Appeal has partnered with Certified, the digital destination platform celebrating SME’s Hip Hop catalog, to unveil 50 product releases in honor of Hip Hop’s 50th birthday.

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Mass Appeal is an entertainment company dedicated to telling stories from the perspective of those who shape and shift culture. Since 1996, we have documented the emerging movements that influence popular ideas. Today, Mass Appeal is the elevated voice of Hip Hop and its ever- expanding sphere of influence. Integrated offerings in content, music, and creative services stoke Mass Appeal’s ability to maximize the impact of our output. Our diverse school of thought separates us from friends and foes alike. Follow Mass Appeal on all social platforms @massappeal.

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With exclusive access to Sony Music Entertainment’s (SME) archives, Certified provides access to rare and unreleased albums, singles, remixes, photos and video footage from iconic SME labels like Jive, Loud, Ruffhouse, J Records, Arista, LaFace, So So Def, Profile, RCA Records, Epic, and Columbia—all to help tell the stories of undisputed classics of Hip-Hop and R&B. Follow Certified on all social platforms @thisiscertified

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Pixel is the only smartphone engineered by Google, bringing you the best of Google smarts on AndroidOS. Well known for their industry-leading cameras, Pixel phones are powerful and fast, and come in a variety of models to choose from. Our latest Pixel phones run on our custom Tensor G2 chip, which enables enhanced security capabilities and outstanding image transformation.

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