- Taylor Donahue
Steve Lacy Admits That Geminis Have Some “Bad Habits”
Compton native, Steve Lacy has been deeply rooted in the R&B music industry since he was in high school. As a member of The Internet, the R&B project fueled by Syd the Kyd (Odd Future engineer) and Matt Martians, and later on finding work in producing music for artist such as Mac Miller and Kendrick Lamar; Lacy is a force to be reckoned with in the world of hip hop and R&B.
Now, at 24 years old, Lacy has truly become in expert in telling stories through music, and his single, “Bad Habit” is no exception of his remarkable storytelling capabilities.
Released as the second single for his Gemini Rights album, Lacy truly tapped into what it means to be defined as the zodiac sign when producing the single.
Gemini’s are typically defined as two-faced, manic, playful and curious. Lacy noted the long tradition of musicians who’s birthdays making them Geminis including Kanye West, Prince, Lenny Kravitz, Stevie Nicks and more.
With the long lineage of extremely talented Geminis, “Bad Habit” builds up the characterization of Geminis. The manic, crazy side that gives Geminis the notorious reputation is shown through the music video which is currently ranked #16 for top music videos months after the release of the song.
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Now, with the impact TikTok has on the radio charts, “Bad Habits” has found itself in the Top 40 for over 10 weeks. With over 470,000 videos using the song on TikTok, 24-year-old artist and producer, Steve Lacy, is a prime example of what TikTok can do for music. We’ve found musicians like, Lil Nas X and Dixie D’Amelio through the popular social media platform and although Steve Lacy has found success in the music industry before, the popularity of “Bad Habit” is really thanks to TikTok and his immaculate storytelling.
Learn more about the Gemini musician, Steve Lacy, by going to https://www.stevelacys.com/.
By: Taylor Donohue
