Ekkstacy

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Ekkstacy
Birth nameKhyree Zienty
Born2002 (age 21–22) [1]
Origin Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
Years active2020 (2020)–present

Khyree Zienty, professionally known as Ekkstacy (born 2002; stylized as EKKSTACY), is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Vancouver, British Columbia. [1]

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Early life

Ekkstacy stated that he had a normal childhood until his parents divorced when he entered high school. He then began to struggle socially and at one point had an episode of psychosis induced by drugs in which he attempted suicide by jumping out a window. [1] He began playing the guitar in 6th grade and enjoyed skateboarding. [2]

Career

Ekkstacy began creating music during high school. His music primarily involved youtube beats, which he sang over. He released his debut EP Negative in November 2021, with the single "I Walk This Earth All by Myself" becoming what is considered to be his most popular song. [2] He released the album Misery in September 2022, which was more rock and new wave inspired than his previous release. [3] He released another album, EKKSTACY, on January 19, 2024. It contained two features, one from rapper The Kid Laroi on the song Alright, and the other from Trippie Redd on the song Problems.

Music style

His music is considered to be a mix of new wave, post-punk, indie rock, gothic rock and punk rock. [4] He stated that his inspirations include indie artists such as the Drums and Current Joys, 80's rock bands such the Misfits, the Cure, Christian Death and SoundCloud rappers such as XXXTentacion. [1] [5]

Discography

Albums

Extended plays

Singles

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Moore, Jacob (9 November 2021). "Double Negative: An Interview With EKKSTACY". Pigeons & Planes. Complex Networks . Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  2. 1 2 Shemesh, Yasmine (21 January 2023). "Vancouver postpunk EKKSTACY used to be scared of everything. He's not anymore". The Georgia Straight . Retrieved 5 May 2023.
  3. ↑ Hardman, Neville (2 December 2022). "EKKSTACY doesn't want to hide anymore". Alternative Press . Retrieved 5 May 2023.
  4. ↑ Raza-Sheikh, Zoya (26 July 2022). "Who the hell is EKKSTACY?". Kerrang! . Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  5. ↑ Lochrie, Conor (12 November 2021). "Get to Know: Vancouver's rising indie star EKKSTACY". tonedeaf.thebrag.com. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
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