Draft:Appleby (singer)
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Appleby | |
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 Appleby | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Justin Laroy Burns.[1] |
| Born | 1991 Ohio, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
Justin Laroy Burns (born 1991), professionally known as Appleby[2], is an American singer-songwriter.
Career
[edit]Appleby launched his musical career in 2014 by releasing early works such as Spit On Me on SoundCloud[3], and in 2018, his feature in ChicagoCreatives provided the public with deeper insights into Appleby's musical trajectory[4].
In 2021, Appleby released the single "Enough", which accumulated over 8 million streams on Spotify.[5]. His most popular track to date is the 2023 collaboration "Emergency" with Lonely In the Rain, which has amassed 9 million streams on the platform[6]. In an interview with PopMatters, Appleby revealed that he composed "Enough" during a period of emotional turmoil, reflecting on his treatment of his romantic partner, for whom the song was written[7].
In early 2025, Appleby expanded his international reach by entering the Chinese music market with the music video for "Without You"[8]. His videos garnered significant attention, receiving over 373,000 likes on Xiaohongshu(RedNote)[9]. Additionally, he was invited for an exclusive interview by the British music magazine Clash Magazine, further highlighting his growing prominence in the global music industry[10]
Discography
[edit]Extended Plays
[edit]| Title | EP details |
|---|---|
| While You Were Sleeping |
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Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Castles | 2016 | Non album single |
| How Many | 2016 | Non album single |
| Pages | 2018 | Happiness |
| Lady Sunshine | 2018 | |
| Count On You | 2018 | |
| Er | 2018 | |
| Like U | 2018 | |
| Echos | 2018 | |
| Young Lost Love | 2018 | |
| Luck | 2020 | Non album single |
| Here With U | 2021 | Non album single |
| Half Life | 2021 | Non album single |
| Enough | 2021 | Non album single |
| You're My Home | 2021 | Non album single |
| Emergency | 2023 | Non album single |
| Without You | 2025 | Non album single |
| Down With the Hopeless | 2025 | Non album single |
References
[edit]- ^ "Appleby On Vulnerability, Virality & Finding Home In A Billion-Person Family". Clash. May 29, 2025.
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Appleby On Vulnerability, Virality & Finding Home In A Billion-Person Family". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. 2025-05-29. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ Spit On Me (prod. hnrk), retrieved 2025-06-21
- ^ "Get To Know Appleby: The Face Behind The Music". Chicago Creatives. 2018-11-05. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ Enough, 2021-06-18, retrieved 2025-06-21
- ^ Emergency, 2023-03-29, retrieved 2025-06-21
- ^ "appleby's "Enough" Puts Romance on the Wide Screen » PopMatters". www.popmatters.com. 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ "Appleby-Withou You(音乐视频)". 2025-03-11. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ "The Weeknd inspired me to make music". 2025-01-14. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ "Appleby On Vulnerability, Virality & Finding Home In A Billion-Person Family | Features". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. 2025-05-29. Retrieved 2025-06-25.