Armani White Explained

Armani White
Birth Name:Enoch Armani Tolbert
Alias:Armani Blanco
Birth Date:25 September 1996
Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.[1]
Genre:Hip hop[2]
Years Active:2012–present
Label:Def Jam[3]

Enoch Armani Tolbert (born September 25, 1996),[4] known professionally as Armani White, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His 2022 single "Billie Eilish" peaked at number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100, and spawned a remix featuring rappers Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, and N.O.R.E. Prior to this, he was signed to Def Jam Recordings.

Early life

During his childhood, White was surrounded by a family that played music which drew his attention towards a career in the music industry. He started rapping in the second grade.[5]

He attended Philadelphia Electrical and Technology Charter School and Later Graduated at Smyrna High School in Delaware. Afterwards he enrolled in Rutgers University and later Delaware State University.[6]

Career

White released his debut album Keep in Touch in 2019, which he says was inspired from the time spent with his late father.[7]

He released an extended play entitled Things We Lost in the Fire on September 10, 2021.

On May 5, 2023, he released his major label debut EP, Road to Casablanco, after signing to Def Jam Recordings. The project featured his song "Billie Eilish" as well as a remix featuring Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, and N.O.R.E., alongside seven other tracks.

Personal life

In 2016, White's father, Lee Tolbert, was diagnosed with prostate cancer.[8] He died the same year.[9]

In 2019, White and his brother were arrested for arson after a house fire erupted in their home in Philadelphia. They were sent to jail in early 2020. They were both released within a few months after the charges were dropped. The situation inspired White’s song “Letter from Jail (Freeblanco)” as well as his EP Things We Lost in the Fire.[10] [11]

Discography

Albums

Title! scope="col"
Details
Keep in Touch
  • Released: November 8, 2019
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download

Extended plays

TitleEP details
Things We Lost in the Fire
  • Released: September 10, 2019
  • Label: Legendbound
  • Format: Streaming, digital download
Road to Casablanco
  • Released: May 5, 2023
  • Label: Def Jam, Legendbound
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download

Singles

As lead artist

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
[12]
AUS
[13]
CAN
[14]
GER
[15]
UK
[16]
WW
[17]
"NYC Window"2017- - - - - -
"Public School"2018- - - - - - Keep in Touch
"Casablanco Freestyle" (featuring Sango)- - - - - -
"Onederful"- - - - - - Keep in Touch
"Secret Handshake"2019- - - - - - rowspan="10"
"Stick Up"- - - - - -
"Flip"- - - - - -
"Jasmine"- - - - - -
"Touche"- - - - - -
"Black Oak Park"- - - - - -
"2maro"- - - - - -
"Love, Dad"- - - - - -
"Thanksgiving"- - - - - -
"Letter from Jail (Freeblanco)"2020- - - - - -
"Danny Mac"- - - - - - Things We Lost in the Fire
"20 Dollar Christmas" (with Louis Futon and Mae.Sun)- - - - - -
"Grateful"2021- - - - - Things We Lost in the Fire
"Billie Eilish"202258 33 45 44 65 87 Road to Casablanco
"Diamond Dallas"- - - - - -
"Goated" (featuring Denzel Curry)2023- - - - - -Road to Casablanco and Madden NFL 24
"Gnarly" (with Jeleel)- - - - - -
"Silver Tooth" (with ASAP Ferg)- - - - - -Road to Casablanco
"Buckle Up" (with Philly Goats and PGS Spence)- - - - - -rowspan="4"
"Shut Shit Down" (with TroyBoi)- - - - - -
"Breathe"- - - - - -
"Million Cash" (with Connor Price)- - - - - -

As featured artist

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
AUS
CAN
[22]
GER
UK
WW
[23]
"Rewind" (Louis Futon featuring Ashe and Armani White)2017- - - - - -
"Mexico" (Abhi the Nomad featuring Armani White)2021- - - - - -Abhi vs the Universe
"Baazigar" (DIVINE featuring Armani White)2022- - - - - -Gunehgar
"No Bad Days" (Remix) (Macklemore featuring Armani White and Collett)2023- - - - - -
"Like That" (Corbyn Besson featuring Armani White)2024- - - - - -

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022-08-29. Seabrook III. Robby. The Break Presents: Armani White. XXL. en.
  2. Web site: 2022-08-16. Taylor. Ardrey. In six months, rising West Philly rapper Armani White went from TikTok sensation with his viral hit 'Billie Eilish' to a record deal with Def Jam. Here's how he did it.. Insider. en.
  3. 2022-08-17. Neena. Rouhani. Armani White: August R&B/Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month. Billboard. en.
  4. Web site: Armani White Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More . 2022-11-05 . AllMusic . en.
  5. Web site: 2022-09-01. Andrea. Bossi. How Armani White Paved His Path To 41 Billion Streams, 'BILLIE EILISH' Hit . Forbes. en.
  6. Web site: New-Age-nerd-rapper phenom . July 8, 2015 .
  7. Web site: White . Armani . 2019-12-17 . The Making of Armani White's 'Keep In Touch,' in His Own Words . 2023-05-29 . DJBooth . en.
  8. Armstrong . Megan . Armani White on How Five-Year-Old Niece Helped Craft Comeback Record 'Onederful' . Billboard . 2018-12-03 . 2022-11-01.
  9. Armstrong . Megan . 2018-12-03 . Armani White on How Five-Year-Old Niece Helped Craft Comeback Record 'Onederful' . 2023-06-06 . Billboard . en-US.
  10. Web site: Mally . 2021-09-16 . Interview: Armani White Shares Story Behind 'Things We Lost In The Fire' . 2023-06-02 . Swidlife . en-US.
  11. Web site: Armani White On "Grateful", Upcoming Project, Criminal Justice Reform . 2023-06-02 . New York's Power 105.1 FM . en.
  12. Hot 100: Week of October 22, 2022. Billboard. October 18, 2022.
  13. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. October 10, 2022. October 7, 2022.
  14. Canadian Hot 100: Week of October 22, 2022. Billboard. October 18, 2022.
  15. Web site: Armani White – Billie Eilish. offiziellecharts.de. de. September 23, 2022.
  16. Web site: Armani White full Official Chart History. Official Charts Company. September 23, 2022.
  17. Billboard Global 200: Week of October 1, 2022. Billboard. September 27, 2022.
  18. United States. Armani White. April 4, 2023.
  19. Australia. 2023. single. April 4, 2023.
  20. Canada. Armani White. April 4, 2023.
  21. United Kingdom. Armani White. March 9, 2024.
  22. Canadian Hot 100: Week of October 22, 2022. Billboard. October 18, 2022.
  23. Billboard Global 200: Week of October 1, 2022. Billboard. September 27, 2022.