Baby Storme
Baby Storme is an American alternative pop artist and TikTok personality from New York.
Career[edit]
In January 2021, Storme's single, “Jackson”, went viral after receiving praise from Lil Nas X on TikTok.[1] In February 2021, in reaction to the release of her track, “everybody knows”, Earmilk wrote, “Storme is able to define true-to-genre R&B while still exploring unconventional and uncomfortable topics.”[2] In March 2023, Billboard wrote of her song, “Painkillers”, “the track’s sparse instrumentals — gossamer-like synth, thumping beats and delicate piano — complements her soft vocal delivery.”[3] In April 2023, Storme released “Alt Disco”, which Swidlife praised for its risk-taking and unexpected melding of genres.[4]
Public image[edit]
In March 2022, a video of Storme describing discrimination she faced at Citibank, when attempting to cash a $30,000 check, attracted over 33 million views.[5][6][7]
In June 2023, Storme faced criticism from some fans for filming a music video for her track “This City Is a Graveyard” in a real graveyard. Storme validated fans’ concerns but stated she filmed the video as respectfully as she could. She also pointed out that many other musical artists filmed in real graveyards and did not face the same level of backlash.[8]
In August 2023, Storme criticized a Target employee for calling the police on her group of friends before they performed a flash mob to Storme’s song in the store. Her statements led to a widespread online response, accusing the singer of overreacting. This included commentary from Andrew Tate’s brother, Tristan Tate, who referred to Storme as “vile”.[9]
Personal life[edit]
In December 2020, Storme considered suicide, following the end of a toxic relationship.[1]
Discography[edit]
| Title | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| “Mixed Feelings” | 2020 | [10] |
| “Jackson” | 2021 | [11] |
| “everybody knows” | [2] | |
| “Pom Pom” | [12] | |
| “Loverboy” | [13] | |
| “Maniac” | [14] | |
| “Christmas Rock Song” | [15] | |
| “alone” | 2022 | [16] |
| “goodbyes” | [17] | |
| “2022” | [18] | |
| “Bad Girls Club” | [19] | |
| “Dreams” | [20] | |
| “Painkillers” | 2023 | [3] |
| “Alt Disco” | [4] | |
| “This City Is a Graveyard” | [21] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Tribune, Tn (2021-02-05). "Seeking A Place 'Where No One Knew Me,' Baby Storme Became A Star". The Tennessee Tribune. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ a b Peterson, John (2021-02-14). "Baby Storme delivers a delightfully unconventional Valentine's Day anthem on "everybody knows"". EARMILK. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ a b Lipshutz, Jason; Havens, Lyndsey; Bowenbank, Starr; Lynch, Joe (2023-03-13). "10 Cool New Pop Songs to Get You Through The Week: d4vd, Hatchie, Christine and the Queens & More". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ a b Moore, Tyler (2023-04-18). "Baby Storme Drops Her Transcendent Dance Track "Alt Disco"". Swidlife. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "A Black TikToker said she was racially profiled at an LA Citibank and now her videos have been watched over 33 million times". Yahoo News. 2022-03-25. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "TikToker Accuses Citibank Of Racial Profiling And Confiscation Of A $30K Check". Essence Girls United. 2022-03-29. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ Grove, Rashad (2022-04-01). "Banking While Black: A TikToker Claims She Was Racially Profiled at a Los Angeles Bank". EBONY. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "Musician Baby Storme responds to backlash over filming music video in a graveyard". Dexerto. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ MaGee, Ny (2023-08-17). "Singer Baby Storme Slams 'Racist' Target Employee for Calling Police on Her Flash Mob | Watch". EURweb. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "Baby Storme | Defining Herself in Her Own Words". Flaunt Magazine. 2017-01-18. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ Leiber, Sarah Jae. "TikTok Influencer Baby Storme Releases New Video For 'Jackson'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "What It's Like to Be BIPOC in the Alternative Beauty Scene | POPSUGAR Beauty". www.popsugar.com. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ Loverboy, 2021-08-20, retrieved 2023-08-20
- ^ "Interview: Baby Storme Is A "MANIAC"". Sparky. 2021-11-14. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ CHRISTMAS ROCK SONG, 2021-12-01, retrieved 2023-08-20
- ^ alone, 2022-02-14, retrieved 2023-08-20
- ^ goodbyes, 2022-03-11, retrieved 2023-08-20
- ^ 2022, 2022-04-08, retrieved 2023-08-20
- ^ BAD GIRLS CLUB, 2022-09-01, retrieved 2023-08-20
- ^ DREAMS, 2022-12-02, retrieved 2023-08-20
- ^ "TikTok singer says Target employee is racist for calling police on music flash mob | Fox News". www.foxnews.com. Retrieved 2023-08-20.