XXYYXX

XXYYXX
Birth nameMarcel Everett[1]
Born (1995-10-31) October 31, 1995 (age 29)
OriginOrlando, Florida, U.S.[2]
GenresElectronic
Occupation(s)Musician, producer
Years active2009–present
LabelsRelief in Abstract,[2] Kitsuné
Websitexxyyxx.bandcamp.com

Marcel Everett (born October 31, 1995),[1] better known as XXYYXX, is an electronic musician and record producer from Orlando, Florida, formerly signed to the label Relief in Abstract.

His style is likened to Clams Casino, Zomby, Burial, James Blake and The Weeknd. His musical influences include Lapalux, Star Slinger, Disclosure and Shlohmo.[3]

Career

Everett released the 'Still Sound' mixtape in 2011. The next year at 16 years of age he would release his self-titled album, which included the hit 'About You' and gained him prominence within the indie music culture in late 2013.[1][3][4][5]

Everett has remixed for artists such as Tinashe and Usher.[6][7][8] In 2014, he created the song "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.[9] He headlined the San Francisco Noise Pop Festival in February 2013.[4][10]

In 2015, Everett released the single "Red",[11] about which he commented that "I was trying to express a feeling, and I got that more effectively".[5]

He spent the majority of 2016 touring the U.S., playing notable festival gigs such as Shambhala Festival,[12] Beach Goth,[13] Mysteryland, and Ancient Future. He was also credited on Tory Lanez's 2016 single "Flex", featured on his album I Told You. [14]

Samples from XXYYXX's tracks have been utilized by artists such as Chance the Rapper and SZA, and in 2017 Everett began producing additional music once more.[15]

Discography

Albums

  • Still Sound (2011)
  • XXYYXX (2012)

EPs, splits, and collaborations

  • DOLOR (2012)
  • Split EP (with Ruddyp) (2012)[16]
  • Mystify (2012)

Mixtapes

  • Orange Soda (2012)

Singles

As lead artist

  • "Angel" (2013)
  • "Pay Attention" (2013)
  • Unknown (feat Vanessa Elisha) (2015)
  • "Red" (2015)
  • "I Don't (feat. $K)" (2017)
  • "You Are Why I Am Invisible, Pt 2"(2018)
  • Giraffage - "Even Though" feat. XXYYXX (2012)

Remixes

Credits

References

  1. ^ a b c Newcity, Dylan (October 17, 2013). "Jam of the Day Shlohmo – Ghosts". Speakers in Code. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  2. ^ a b Relief in Abstract Archived September 30, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ a b Lopez, Seth (May 25, 2012). "Artist on the Rise: XXYYXX". Acclaim Magazine. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  4. ^ a b Port, Ian. "Noise Pop 2013 Additions: Damien Jurado, XXYYXX, Wax Idols, Ceremony, and More". SF Weekly. Retrieved February 24, 2013.
  5. ^ a b Stieb, Matt (February 25, 2016). "XXYYXX Isn't Just Good for His Age — He's Just Good". Miami New Times. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  6. ^ a b "XXYYXX Remixes R&B Chanteuse Tinashe". Fact Magazine. July 18, 2012. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  7. ^ a b "Usher – Climax (XXYYXX remix)". LYFSTYL. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  8. ^ a b "Usher – Climax (XXYYXX remix)". Fact Magazine. April 20, 2012. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  9. ^ Savage, Phil (November 18, 2014). "GTA 5 PC's expanded soundtrack revealed". Pcgamer.com. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  10. ^ "Noise Pop 21: XXYYXX, Teen Daze (DJ Set), DJ Dials, Nanosaur". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved February 24, 2013.
  11. ^ "XXYYXX – Red | HYPETRAK". hypetrak.com. Archived from the original on November 15, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
  12. ^ "Full Shambhala 2016 Lineup REVEALED! - Shambhala Music Festival". www.shambhalamusicfestival.com. Archived from the original on April 23, 2016. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
  13. ^ "Beach Goth 2016 Lineup". Stereogum.com. July 13, 2016. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  14. ^ a b "Flex - Tory Lanez | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  15. ^ Yopko, Nick (February 4, 2018). "XXYYXX Releases the Atmospheric "I Don't," His First Track in Two Years". EDM.com. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  16. ^ "Ruddyp – "Good Food" | PORTALS". Archived from the original on September 20, 2012. Retrieved February 1, 2013. – PORTALS | XXYYX & RuddyP – "Good Food"
  17. ^ "GORILLA VS. BEAR". GORILLA VS. BEAR. Retrieved January 31, 2021.