Sleepy Hallow (rapper)

Tegan Joshua Anthony Chambers (born December 20, 1999), known professionally as Sleepy Hallow, is a Jamaican-American rapper, singer and songwriter. Originally from Jamaica, Chambers grew up in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn alongside Sheff G.[2][3]

Sleepy Hallow
Background information
Birth nameTegan Joshua Anthony Chambers
Born (1999-12-20) December 20, 1999
Jamaica
OriginBrooklyn, New York
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2017–present
Labels
  • Winners Circle Entertainment
  • RCA[1]
Associated acts

Along with Sheff G, Chambers and Pop Smoke, Fivio Foreign and 22Gz are widely considered the pioneers that pushed the Brooklyn drill movement to mainstream popularity.[4][5]

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 gold by the RIAA.[7] He is currently signed to Winners Circle Entertainment/RCA Records.[8]

Early life

As a child, he immigrated from Jamaica to the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, New York City. Around the age of 12, he started to rap. His earliest musical influences were Biggie Smalls, J. Cole, 50 Cent, and Kendrick Lamar.[9] Sleepy has stated that he wasn't in trouble too much and was a smart kid as he had a 2.9 GPA in High School, before getting locked up and having a brief stint in Juvenile Detention Center at 15, which he says was a 3 week sentence for cannabis. "Ever since that happened, I got more active in the streets, doing whatever with my guys. School I was declining but still got my diploma which is nice but with a 2.2 GPA. Getting locked up was rough as I had limited freedom but it was a blessing as now I'm rich than a bitch." Sleepy is a member of the Eight Tray Gangsta Crips, which is the same set as Sheff G, his best friend.

Career

He and Sheff G were signed to former NFL player, Junior Galette's music record label, Nula Entertainment from 2017 to 2018.[10]

In 2019, he released his debut album, Don't Sleep via Winners Circle Entertainment.[11]

In 2020, he released Sleepy for President.[12][13] The album featured the hit single "Deep End Freestyle" featuring Fousheé which peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 80 on June 20, 2020.[14] The single has over 85 million streams and was certified gold by RIAA in August of 2020.[15][16]

In August 2020, Sleepy Hallow partnered with RCA Music.[17] Sleepy Hallow and Sheff G released the single "Tip Toe", produced by Great John.[18]

Discography

Studio albums

Don't Sleep (2019)

Sleepy for President (2020)

EPs

The Black House (2020)

References
  1. "Sleepy Hallow". rcarecords.com.
  2. "Sleepy Hallow | HipHopMyWay". www.hiphopmyway.com. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  3. "Sleepy Hallow Redefines the Sound of Brooklyn With His Debut Mixtape DON'T SLEEP". Audible Treats. 31 October 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  4. "Sheff G x Sleepy Hallow Announce RCA Deal and Sample Tiny Tim's Tip Toe". RESPECT. 13 August 2020. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  5. "Sheff G Helped Define the Brooklyn Drill Sound—Now He's Pushing It Forward". Complex. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  6. Reneau, Steven (08-01-2019). "Sheff G & Sleepy Hallow Break Down The Meaning Of "Flows"". Genius. Retrieved 2020-09-14. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. "SLEEPY HALLOW - DEEP END FREESTYLE (FEAT. FOUSHEÉ)". RIAA. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  8. "Winner Circle Entertainment's Sleepy Hallow & Sheff G Announce Partnership With RCA Records: Exclusive". Billboard. 12 August 2020. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  9. "Sleepy Hallow". Lyrics On Demand. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  10. Romaker, Ian (4 May 2018). "Shimmy Shimmy Ya - Sheff G climbs from the New York underground". LemonWire. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  11. "Brooklyn's Sleepy Hallow Drops Off Debut Project "Don't Sleep" Ft. Sheff G". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  12. "Sleepy Hallow: Sleepy For President". Pitchfork. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  13. "Listen to Sleepy Hallow's Project 'Sleepy for President'". Complex. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  14. "The Billboard Hot 100 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  15. https://hiphopdx.com, HipHopDX- (12 August 2020). "NY Drill Stars Sheff G & Sleepy Hallow Ink RCA Deal". HipHopDX. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  16. "SLEEPY HALLOW - DEEP END FREESTYLE (FEAT. FOUSHEÉ)". RIAA. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  17. "Winner Circle Entertainment's Sleepy Hallow & Sheff G Announce Partnership With RCA Records: Exclusive". Billboard. 12 August 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  18. "Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow Announce RCA Records Partnership, Share New Song "Tip Toe"". Complex. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
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