XXYYXX

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XXYYXX
Birth nameMarcel Everett [1]
Born (1995-10-31) October 31, 1995 (age 26)
Origin Orlando, Florida, U.S. [2]
Genres Electronic
Occupation(s)Musician, producer
Years active2009–present
Labels Relief in Abstract, [2] Kitsuné
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, formerly signed to the label Relief in Abstract.

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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

EPs, splits, and collaborations

Mixtapes

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

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