Sky Blu (rapper)
The high-energy performer who helped turn LMFAO's electro-party anthems into a global phenomenon, soundtracking a generation's nights out.
Born 1986 (age 40)·American singer·Birthday: August 23·Millennials
Biography
Sky Blu, born Skyler Gordy, didn't just join the family business—he helped redefine it for the neon-soaked 2010s. As the nephew of music mogul Berry Gordy, he had pop in his blood, but his path with uncle Redfoo was pure, unadulterated party. In LMFAO, Sky Blu was the kinetic, often-shirtless foil, his raps and DJ drops fueling the duo's absurdist, good-time vibe. Their success was a cultural lightning strike; 'Party Rock Anthem' wasn't just a song, it was an instruction manual that dominated charts, commercials, and dance floors worldwide. The duo's sudden hiatus at their peak felt like the ultimate party trick—disappearing before the sunrise. As a solo artist, Sky Blu has explored a grittier, more personal sound, but his legacy remains inextricably tied to that moment when he convinced the world to shuffle.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Sky was born in 1986, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Sky Was Born
The biggest hits of 1986
#1 Movie
Top Gun
Best Picture
Platoon
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Sky's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1986Born
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1991Started school
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1999Became a teenager
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Could drive
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2004Could vote
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Turned 21
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2016Turned 30
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 40
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Co-wrote and performed on 'Party Rock Anthem,' which spent six consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2011.
- As part of LMFAO, performed at the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show alongside Madonna in 2012.
- LMFAO's album 'Sorry for Party Rocking' spawned two US #1 singles and was certified Platinum.
- His solo project 'Rebel Music' blended hip-hop with electronic and rock influences, showcasing a different artistic direction.
Did You Know?
His stage name was inspired by the sky-blue color of his first car, a BMW.
He is the grandson of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy.
He is a trained dancer and often choreographed LMFAO's stage shows.
He launched a clothing line called 'Sky Blu USA'.
“We're here to make you forget your problems and just dance.”
