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18 things you didn’t know about Tai Verdes
Learn about singer-songwriter Tai Verdes and his rise to fame. Find out what his top tracks are and what he’s learned from rejection.
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Who is Tai Verdes?
Tai Verdes is an American singer-songwriter known for his hits “Stuck in the Middle,” which went viral on TikTok, and “A-O-K,” which reached spot 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 list.
The basics
Name: Tai Verdes
Birthday: December 6, 1995
Nationality: American
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
Linktree username: taiverdes
How did Tai Verdes become famous?
After Verdes dropped out of Babson College, he went on the reality TV dating show Are You the One? (Season 6). He won and used the prize money to move to LA, where he created his first major track. He shot a TikTok video sitting in his car and promised to release the track when he reached 1,000 likes. He kept his promise, and “Stuck in the Middle,” a relatable love song, blew up. At the time of writing, the song now has close to 120 million streams on Spotify, making it a hit.
How does Tai Verdes use Linktree?
Verdes uses a monochromatic theme with plain black background and white tabs, allowing the information to stand out. He leverages both words and icons as links to his social media accounts and album.
What can you find on Tai Verdes’s Linktree?
Tai Verdes’s Linktree has jump links to merch, his music, and his social media platforms, such as TikTok and Instagram.
What is Tai Verdes’s real name?
Verdes’s real name is Tyler Colon. He uses “Verdes” instead of his actual last name as a tribute to where he grew up: Palos Verdes. He uses “Tai,” an alternative spelling of “Ty,” “because it’s sexy.”
When did Tai Verdes start releasing songs?
Verdes started releasing songs in 2020, and his debut full-length studio album, TV, came out in May 2021. He’d released his TikTok hit “Stuck in the Middle” roughly a year earlier.
What is Tai Verdes's most streamed song?
Speaking of streams, you might be wondering what Verdes’s most-listened song is. His track, “A-O-K,” has surpassed his first hit, “Stuck in the Middle,” with around 275 million streams on Spotify at the time of this article. It’s also his top song on Apple Music.
Tai Verdes – Stuck In The Middle (Official Video)
How tall is Tai Verdes?
Verdes is 6-foot-7. Before you ask, he played basketball in college.
What odd jobs has Tai Verdes had?
Tai Verdes made it big while working at Verizon, but he’s had some other odd jobs too. He also worked at a luxury sunglasses store and as a volleyball referee.
What reality TV shows has Tai Verdes been on?
Verdes has only been on the reality series, Are You The One. He auditioned to go on American Idol and The Voice and was rejected seven times, which is a good reminder that aspiring performers shouldn’t give up. He says these experiences helped him learn he wasn’t yet ready and that he should keep improving his craft as a musician.
Where is Tai Verdes from?
Verdes was born in Los Angeles, California. He later went to college on the east coast at Babson (in Wellesley, Massachusetts) before dropping out.
When did Tai Verdes start making music?
According to this BBC interview, Verdes started playing piano when he was 11 years old. His teacher allowed him to learn music he liked, such as the theme from Jurassic Park.
What is “LAst dAy oN EaRTh” by Tai Verdes about?
In this track, Verdes invites listeners to reflect. He wants them to get into the music, feel their surroundings and experience the present. He reminds us that life is fleeting and we should slow down and look around sometimes.
Has Tai Verdes’s music won any awards?
Verdes was nominated for a 2022 iHeartRadio Social Star Award, and several of his songs, including his hit “A-O-K,” have gone gold or platinum.
How old is Tai Verdes?
Born on December 6, 1995, Verdes is 27 at the time of writing.
What genre is Tai Verdes's music?
Verdes’s music combines pop, hip-hop, and rap. When asked to describe his style in this interview, Verdes said, “There is no rhyme or reason. There is no genre to my music. I just make music that makes me feel good. That’s all I know how to do. Every song I sing is with my voice and my own words.” He plays the guitar, piano, and ukulele, and his music has a mellow vibe.
Tai Verdes – “how deep?” (Performed in Front of a Live Studio Audience)
What's Tai Verdes's album called?
Verdes has two albums: TV, which dropped in 2021, and HDTV, which came out in 2022. He also collaborated on a track called “Sheesh” with musical duo Surfaces on their album Pacifico (Deluxe).
What was Tai Verdes's debut single?
Verdes's first studio debut single was “A-O-K.” Some people think “Stuck in the Middle'' was his debut single, but it was initially only released on TikTok.
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