Raised in Brooklyn, New York, she first gained fame as part of the music band The Skins, with which she released one EP and various singles.

[7][8] Bayli grew more interested in songwriting after the disbandment of The Skins, and with the encouragement of friends, decided to work as a solo artist.

[8] In explaining the decision, she stated that she felt her purpose was to share what she was creating, and that she needed to release her own music to "gain clarity.

Bayli said the EP's concept "came naturally," as after making songs for the project, she noticed they all had a common thread relating to her New York City background, stating that "with all the ways the city has influenced my identity with music and art and fashion and even my family's identity too, it just felt so right.

[4] Bayli has had several official remixes for her singles: "sushi for breakfast" with Junglepussy, "boys lie" with SEBii, and "clown shit" with Sophie.

"[22] Bayli has stated she does not have a specific label she uses in terms of her sexuality, which is on a spectrum; however, she does identify as queer and gay.