Lalah Hathaway
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Singers · b. 1968

Lalah Hathaway

American singer

Born
16 December 1968
Chicago
Country
United States
Active
1989–
Record labels
Virgin
Discography
8 albums

Biography

Lalah Hathaway is a jazz musician who plays voice. Lalah Hathaway was born on 16 December 1968 in Chicago. The music is usually filed under jazz and soul. Record labels: Virgin. The discography here lists 8 albums, from “Lalah Hathaway” (1990) to “Made In Chicago” (2026). Honours include Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance (2015).

Eulaulah Donyll "Lalah" Hathaway (born December 16, 1968) is an American singer-songwriter and music producer. Credited as the "First Daughter of Soul", she is the first-born daughter of musician and soul singer Donny Hathaway. She rose to fame in the 1990s with the release of her debut self-titled album, Lalah Hathaway (1990). The album's lead single "Heaven Knows" peaked in the top-five on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Her follow-up album A Moment (1994) failed to make a commercial impact and ultimately released Hathaway from her recording contract with Virgin Records. In April 1999, she briefly re-emerged with her third album The Song Lives On, a collaborative album with musician Joe Sample. After another hiatus, Hathaway released her fourth album Outrun the Sky (2004). The album's lead single "Forever, for Always, for Love" peaked at number one on the US Adult R&B Songs chart.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Lalah Hathaway 1990
A Moment 1994
Outrun the Sky 2004
Self Portrait 2008
Where it All Begins 2010
Honestly 2017
VANTABLACK 2024
Made In Chicago 2026 · SoNo Recording Group

Also plays on

Albums where Lalah Hathaway is credited as a sideman

2019 Rubberband — Miles Davis background vocals, lead vocals, vocal arranger

Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Lalah Hathaway play?

Lalah Hathaway is known for playing voice.

When and where was Lalah Hathaway born?

Lalah Hathaway was born 16 December 1968 in Chicago.

What are Lalah Hathaway's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Made In Chicago (2026), Lalah Hathaway (1990), A Moment (1994), Outrun the Sky (2004) and Self Portrait (2008).

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