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Azealia Banks

Meet Azealia Banks, a super-talented singer and rapper who started making music when she was just a teenager!

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Key Facts

Born
May 31, 1991.
Birthplace
Harlem, New York City.
Known For
Rapping, singing, and songwriting.
Famous Song
"212" was called one of the best songs of 2011.

Who is Azealia Banks?

Azealia Banks is a cool musician who sings and raps! She was born on May 31, 1991, and grew up in a busy place called Harlem in New York City. Imagine a place with lots of tall buildings and people! Azealia started sharing her music online when she was only 17 years old, like sharing your drawings with friends. Soon, a big music company heard her and wanted to help her make even more music!

Her Super Hit Song!

One of Azealia's most famous songs is called "212." It was so popular that grown-up music magazines, like Rolling Stone, said it was one of the best songs ever made! It's like winning a gold medal in a music contest. This song helped lots of people discover how awesome her music is. She also has a really fun and colorful way of making music, mixing different sounds together.

Making Music Her Own Way

Sometimes, musicians work with big companies, and sometimes they decide to do things by themselves. Azealia has done both! She started her own music company called Chaos & Glory Recordings.

This means she gets to choose exactly what kind of music she wants to make and how she wants to share it with the world. She's released many albums and songs, like "Broke with Expensive Taste," which is like a big collection of her musical adventures.

More Than Just Music!

Besides singing and rapping, Azealia Banks has also acted in a movie called "Love Beats Rhymes." She played the main character, which is like being the star of a play at school! She also likes to share her thoughts on social media, which is like a big online bulletin board. Sometimes, what she says gets a lot of attention, and people talk about it a lot.

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