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.
XXYYXX | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Marcel Everett[1] |
| Born | October 31, 1995 |
| Origin | Orlando, Florida, U.S.[2] |
| Genres | Electronic |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, producer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Relief in Abstract,[2] Kitsuné |
| Website | xxyyxx |
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)
As featured artist
- Giraffage - "Even Though" feat. XXYYXX (2012)
Remixes
Credits
- Tory Lanez - Flex (2016)[14]
- XXXTENTACION - Ecstasy (2014 & 2019)
References
External links
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