XXYYXX

XXYYXX
Birth name Marcel Everett[1]
Born October 31, 1995 (1995-10-31) (age 20)[2]
Origin Orlando, Florida[3]
Genres Electronic
Occupation(s) Musician, producer
Years active 2009–present[2]
Labels Relief in Abstract,[3] Kitsuné[4]
Associated acts New York Government, Young Cvlt, Esmeralda, Ruddyp, Giraffage, Michael Myerz, Mister Lies
Website xxyyxx.bandcamp.com

Marcel Everett (born October 31, 1995),[1] better known as XXYYXX, is an electronic musician and record producer from Orlando, Florida signed to Relief in Abstract. He is most notable for gaining prominence within the indie music culture late 2013. He produces his music in his bedroom with FL Studio and Ableton Live.[1][3][5][6]

His style is likened to Clams Casino, Zomby, Burial, James Blake and The Weeknd.[2] His musical influences include Lapalux, Star Slinger, Disclosure and Shlohmo.[6]

XXYYXX has made remixes for artists such as Tinashe and Usher.[7][8][9] In 2014, he created a new song titled "What We Want" for the video game Grand Theft Auto V. This song was included for the expanded soundtrack that was a part of the re-release of the game on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 systems.[10]

XXYYXX headlined the San Francisco Noise Pop Festival in February 2013.[11][12]

Discography

XXYYXX discography, as adapted from Discogs[4] and Sputnikmusic:[13]

Singles

Albums

Mixtapes

EPs, splits and collaborations

Remixes

References

  1. 1 2 3 Newcity, Dylan. "Jam of the Day Shlohmo – Ghosts". Speakers in Code. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 Eror, Aleks. "XXYYXX Says He's the Head of the Illuminati". Vice. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  3. 1 2 3 Relief in Abstract
  4. 1 2 "xxyyxx". Discogs. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  5. Bustard, Andy (August 17, 2012). "XXYYXX – 'About U' (Remastered) | New Music". Soulculture.co.uk. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  6. 1 2 Lopez, Seth (May 25, 2012). "Artist on the Rise: XXYYXX". Acclaim Magazine. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  7. 1 2 "XXYYXX Remixes R&B Chanteuse Tinashe". Fact Magazine. July 18, 2012. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  8. 1 2 "Usher – Climax (XXYYXX remix)". LYFSTYL. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  9. 1 2 "Usher – Climax (XXYYXX remix)". Fact Magazine. April 20, 2012. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  10. http://www.pcgamer.com/gta-5-pcs-expanded-soundtrack-revealed/
  11. Port, Ian. "Noise Pop 2013 Additions: Damien Jurado, XXYYXX, Wax Idols, Ceremony, and More". SF Weekly. Retrieved February 24, 2013.
  12. "Noise Pop 21: XXYYXX, Teen Daze (DJ Set), DJ Dials, Nanosaur". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved February 24, 2013.
  13. "XXYYXX". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  14. http://www.portalsmusic.com/2012/02/sounds/ruddyp-good-food/ – PORTALS | XXYYX & RuddyP – "Good Food"
  15. http://www.gorillavsbear.net/
  16. https://soundcloud.com/xxyyxx/overdone-ft-anneka/

External links

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