The Academy

Benjamin Fernando Barajas Lasky, born October 2, 2000, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer known by his stage name Quadeca. He initially gained attention on YouTube through uploading rap songs, music videos, comedy sketches, and video game gameplay. Lasky shifted his focus from his YouTube channel to his music career, releasing four mixtapes before his albums 'Voice Memos' in 2019, 'From Me to You' in 2021, and 'I Didn't Mean to Haunt You' in 2022. His mixtape 'Scrapyard', released on February 16, 2024, features collaborations with Brakence and Kevin Abstract. His fourth studio album, 'Vanisher, Horizon Scraper', was released in July 2025 and includes features from Danny Brown, Maruja, and Olēka.