Sailorr

Sailorr
Sailorr performing in June 2025
Sailorr performing in June 2025
Background information
Also known as
  • Sailor Goon
Born (1998-12-07) December 7, 1998 (age 27)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Occupation
  • Singer
Years active2019–present
Labels

Kayla Le (born December 7, 1998) known professionally as Sailorr (stylized in all caps), is a Vietnamese-American singer and songwriter. She is known for her major-label debut single, "Pookie's Requiem", which peaked at number 8 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100. Her debut mixtape From Florida's Finest was released on May 9, 2025. Grammy named her one of the "10 rising artists making R&B more diverse and experimental than ever."[2]

Early life

Kayla Le was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida.[3][4][5] Her parents are immigrants of Vietnam, and she has one sister.[6] While in high school, she performed musical theater, originally aiming to become a Broadway performer.[7] Later in high school, she decided to produce her own music, using tools including the Roland SP-404, Fruity Loops, and Ableton.[6][4] Prior to her rise to fame, Sailorr worked as a florist and eyelash technician to support herself after declining admission into The Theatre School at DePaul University.[7][8]

Name

Sailorr first released music under the stage name "Sailor Goon," inspired by the Sailor Moon franchise, later shortening the name.[9][5] The name "Sailorr" is also a reference to her family and other Vietnamese refugees fleeing from the Vietnam War by boat.[10][7][3]

Musical career

Sailorr began releasing music through SoundCloud.[7][6] She released the track "Persian Rugs" in 2021 at age 21.[11] She released her first single, "Weathered", in December 2023.[12]

In 2024, Sailorr signed to record executive Bu Thiam's record label BuVision after Thiam heard a snippet of "W1ll U L13?" on TikTok.[6][13][4] In April, Sailorr made two appearances on producer Nascent's second album Don't Grow Up Too Soon, featuring on the songs "Run Me Back My Bread" and "Mangosteen".[14][15][3] Seven months later, in November, she released "Pookie's Requiem", her first single under the stage name Sailorr and first single under BuVision. The single was later was remixed with an appearance from Summer Walker.[4] The single "W1LL U L13?" was released officially in December, followed by the single "Cut Up" in February, 2025.[16] Sailorr released two more singles, "Down Bad" and "Sincerity", before releasing her debut mixtape From Florida's Finest on May 9, 2025.[17][18][1][19] The mixtape was included in Billboard's The 50 Best Albums of 2025 So Far.[20] She embarked on her first headlining tour in June 2025, with a final stop on video game platform Roblox.[21]

In October, Sailorr featured on Jordan Ward's single "Smokin Potna", towards his album Backwards.[22] She then featured on Summer Walker's album Finally Over It on the song "How Sway", released on November 14.[23] On November 21, she released the single "Locked In" towards the deluxe version of her debut mixtape.[24] The deluxe version, titled From Florida's Finest Delu/xxx [For My Delusional Ex] was released on December 5.[25]

Artistry and image

Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, André 3000, Frank Ocean, Homeshake, and Chief Keef are musical influences on Sailorr.[6][4][26]

Sailorr is known for featuring her Vietnamese heritage in her public appearances. She is often wears her black grills as a reference to nhuộm răng đen, a Vietnamese teeth blackening tradition.[27][7][3]In addition to her inspiration from her Southeast Asian roots, Sailorr also attributes her look to the rising hip-hop trend of tooth decor. She has revealed that they are actually her Invisalign trays painted black after losing three sets of custom grills.[28]

During a Genius performance, Sailorr wore an ao dai, a Vietnamese national garment, in celebration of her success.[3]

Personal life

In January 2025, Sailorr moved to Los Angeles to pursue her music career.[4][6] Sailorr identifies as queer.[29]

Discography

Mixtapes

Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
Hip Hop/R&B
[30]
From Florida's Finest 20

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, showing year released, chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Bub.
[31] 		US
R&B/HH
[32] 		US R&B
[33] 		NZ
Hot
[34]
"Weathered" 2023 — — — — Non-album single
"Pookie's Requiem"
(solo or remix with Summer Walker) 		2024 8 33 10 30 From Florida's Finest
"W1ll U L13?" — — — —
"Cut Up" 2025 — — — —
"Down Bad" — — — —
"Sincerity" — — — —
"Locked In" — — — 38 From Florida's Finest Delu/xxx (For My Delusional Ex)
"Coconut"[35]
(featuring Eem Triplin) 		2026 — 41 8 —
List of singles as featured artist, showing year released and name of the album
Title Year Album
"Smokin Potna"
Jordan Ward featuring Sailorr 		2025 Backward

Guest appearances

List of singles as a guest appearance, showing year released and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Bub.
[31] 		US R&B
[33]
"Run Me Back My Bread"
Nascent featuring Childish Major and Sailorr 		2024 — — Don't Grow Up Too Soon
"Mangosteen"
Nascent featuring Sailorr and Biako 		— —
"How Sway"
Summer Walker with Sailorr 		2025 10 17 Finally Over It

Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, showing year released, chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
NZ
Hot
[36]
"Duvet" 2025 30 From Florida's Finest Delu/xxx (For My Delusional Ex)

Accolades

Sailorr was listed as one of 10 Jacksonville artists to watch in 2022 by the Jacksonville Music Experience.[37]

Sailorr was named Billboard's R&B Rookie of the Month for February 2025.[7]

Awards and Nominations

Award Ceremony Year Category Result Ref.
iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026 Best New R&B Nominated [38]

Listicles

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
Billboard 2025 15 Hip-Hop, African & R&B Artists to Watch in 2025 Placed [39]
Clash 15 R&B Artists To Watch In 2025 Placed [40]
NME 100 Essential Emerging Artists for 2025 Placed [41]

References

  1. ^ a b Okon, Wongo (April 25, 2025). "Uproxx Music 20: Sailorr's 'Sincerity' Finds The Silver Lining In Struggle Ahead Of 'From Florida's Finest'". Uproxx. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  2. ^ "10 R&B Artists On The Rise: Destin Conrad, Leon Thomas III, Dijon, Laila!, SAILORR & More | GRAMMY.com". grammy.com. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
  3. ^ a b c d e Delgado, Sara (2025-05-09). "R&B's Breakout Star Sailorr Makes Music For Herself: 'I Just Be Talking Sh*t'". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  4. ^ a b c d e f Wang, Steffanee (April 7, 2025). "Gen F: Sailorr can only be herself". The Fader. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Artists You Should Know: Sailor Goon". Folio Weekly. August 20, 2021. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  6. ^ a b c d e f Centeno, Tony M. (April 15, 2025). "On The Verge Artist: Sailorr Opens Up About Her Hit Song 'Pookie's Requiem'". 93.3 The Beat. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  7. ^ a b c d e f Heran, Mamo (February 19, 2025). "How Sailorr Forged Her Own Path to Stardom With Her Breakout Hit 'Pookie's Requiem'". Billboard. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  8. ^ "10 R&B Artists On The Rise: Destin Conrad, Leon Thomas III, Dijon, Laila!, SAILORR & More | GRAMMY.com". grammy.com. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
  9. ^ Shaw, Matthew (June 2021). "Local Spotlight "Way Down In Decatur"". Jacksonville Music Experience. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  10. ^ Pace-Mccarrick, Solomon (January 17, 2025). "Sailorr reveals the hidden Easter eggs in 'Pookie's Requiem'". Dazed. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  11. ^ Shaw, Matthew (November 24, 2021). "Sailor Goon, 'Persian Rugs'". NPR. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
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  14. ^ Garrett, Ural (May 7, 2024). "Grammy Winning Producer Nascent Explores Childhood and Creativity in New Album 'Don't Grow Up Too Soon'". BET. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
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  20. ^ Wisneski, Katie; Atkinson, Katie; Bain, Eric; Renner Brown, Stephen; Daw, Kyle; Denis, Angel; Diaz, Frank; DiGiacomo, Thom; Duffy, Griselda; Flores, Quincy; Green, Paul; Grein, Carl; Lamarre, Elias; Leight, Jason; Lipshutz, Joe; Lynch, Heran; Mamo, Rebecca; Milzoff, Melinda; Newman, Jessica; Nicholson, Isabela; Raygoza, Dan; Rys, Michael; Saponara, Andrew; Unterberger, Christine; Werthman, Kristen (2025-06-24). "The 50 Best Albums of 2025 So Far (Staff Picks)". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
  21. ^ Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (July 17, 2025). "Sailorr Sets Roblox Appearance as Final Stop on Her From Florida's Finest Tour". Billboard. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  22. ^ Hussain, Shahzaib (October 15, 2025). "Jordan Ward Links With Sailorr On 'Smokin Fotima'". Clash. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  23. ^ Williams, Aaron (November 12, 2025). "Summer Walker Shared The Tracklist For Her Long-Awaited Album, 'Finally Over It'". Uproxx. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  24. ^ Johnson, Sharmaine (November 21, 2025). "New Music Friday: Ferg Drops a New Single, Sailorr Starts Her Delux-XXX Era, and Ne Yo Brings Back R&B". BET. Retrieved 2025-11-21.
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  26. ^ Guzman, Ivan (Jan 30, 2025). "SAILORR Promises 'Bankroll Freak Hoe Behavior'". Paper. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  27. ^ Kenion, Charisse (February 12, 2025). "Teeth blackening: How Asian artists are reviving an ancient trend". Dazed. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
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  29. ^ Dao, Dan (June 9, 2025). "Sailorr's moody, magnetic alt-R&B is uncompromisingly her". NME. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
  30. ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. December 15, 2025. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  31. ^ a b Peak chart positions on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart:
  32. ^ Peaks on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart:
  33. ^ a b Peak chart positions on the Hot R&B Songs chart:
  34. ^ "NZ Hot Singles - Sailorr". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
  35. ^ "Coconut - EP by Sailorr". Spotify. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
  36. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. December 12, 2025. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
  37. ^ Shaw, Matthew (September 2022). "Sailor Goon Live at the Blue Jay Listening Room". Jacksonville Music Experience. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  38. ^ Atkinson, Katie (March 26, 2026). "Here Are the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards Winners: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
  39. ^ Benjamin, Jeff (July 8, 2024). "The 20 Best K-Pop Albums of 2024 (So Far): Staff Picks". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  40. ^ Sanfiorenzo, Dimas; Rose, Jordan; Turner-Williams, Jaelani; Battinelli, Allison; Barlas, Jon; Schube, Will (January 30, 2025). "15 Hip-Hop, African & R&B Artists to Watch in 2025". Clash. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
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