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Lloyd

Lloyd is an American R&B singer best known for his early-2000s hits such as "Southside," "You," and "Get It Shawty." Born Lloyd Harlin Polite Jr.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

Lloyd is an American R&B singer who rose to fame in the early 2000s. He is best known for hits like 'Southside,' 'You,' and 'Get It Shawty.'

Who is Lloyd?

Born Lloyd Harlin Polite Jr. in New Orleans in 1986, Lloyd began his music career as a member of the R&B group N-Toon. He launched his solo career in 2004, quickly gaining attention with the single 'Southside.' His early work established him as a prominent figure in early-2000s R&B.

His biggest hits

Lloyd's best-known songs include 'Southside,' 'You,' 'Get It Shawty,' and 'Lay It Down.' These tracks appeared on albums like *Street Love* (2007) and *Lessons in Love*, and helped define the era's R&B sound.

Later activity

After a quieter period, Lloyd returned with the album *Tru* (2016, expanded 2018) and continued releasing music into the 2020s. Sources from 2023 confirm new collaborations, indicating he remains active as a singer and songwriter.

In short

  • Lloyd started in the group N-Toon before going solo in 2004.
  • His 2007 album *Street Love* produced major hits like 'You' and 'Get It Shawty.'
  • He is still making music, with releases in the 2010s and 2020s.
  • He has also worked as a songwriter for other artists.
Canadian angle

Lloyd’s music has reached Canadian listeners through mainstream R&B radio, streaming platforms, and touring circuits shared by North American artists.

Quick questions

Who is Lloyd the singer?
Lloyd is an American R&B singer and songwriter best known for early-2000s hits such as 'Southside,' 'You,' and 'Get It Shawty.'
What songs did Lloyd sing?
His best-known songs include 'Southside,' 'You,' 'Get It Shawty,' and 'Lay It Down.'
Is Lloyd still making music?
Yes. Sources from 2023 list new releases and collaborations, and his years active are listed as continuing to the present.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lloyd_(singer)
    Supports: Real name, birth date, and identity as an American R&B singer.
  2. Apple Music — https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lloyd/3181085
    Supports: Biography details, later releases, and evidence of ongoing music activity.
  3. BMI — https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/lloyd
    Supports: Career highlights including albums and hit singles such as 'You' and 'Get It Shawty'.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1638928/bio/
    Supports: Born date, career timeline, and return with 'Tru'.
  5. Vibe — https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/lloyd-interview-475236/
    Supports: Discussion of his break from music and later return to new work.