Yxngxr1

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yxngxr1 in 2023
Background information
Also known asyxngxr1
Born
Timothy Francis Lee

(1998-09-28) 28 September 1998 (age 27)
Cardiff, Wales
Genres
Years active2018–present
LabelsEmpire Records

Timothy Francis Lee (born 28 September 1998), known by his stage name yxngxr1 (pronounced younger one [1] ), is a British rapper. [2] He is best known for songs such as "Rather Do", "Tyler", "721" and "RockStore". [3]

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Early life and career

In early 2019, yxngxr1 initially began posting songs to SoundCloud and released his debut single, "Tyler", [2] and his debut album, "Childhood Dreams". [4] [5] He also held a day job at Foot Locker after high school. [6] [7] [3]

In 2020, yxngxr1 released a new album titled, "I Don't Suit Hats". [8]

On 5 July 2020 yxngxr1 released a new EP, "Yellow Yellow Yellow". [9]

In 2021, yxngxr1 released two new albums, "Digikid" and "Digikid 2". [3]

On 13 May 2022 yxngxr1 released a new album titled, "Teenage Motel", that featured songs such as "Nice Guy", [10] [11] "BMW", [12] and "Sweatshirt" alongside a deluxe version of the album titled "Teenage Motel (Deluxe)". [13] [5] [14] [6] [15] [1]

In 2023, he released a new album titled "where has everyone gone.". [16] He also moved to London. [2] [1]

Personal life

yxngxr1 has said that he enjoys playing tennis and watching Cardiff football. [17]

He has stated inspirations for his music being Tyler, the Creator and Dominic Fike. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Spotlight: yxngxr1 Has Found New Love in His New Album 'Teenage Motel'". THE LUNA COLLECTIVE. 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Wonderland Staff (2023-05-30). "yxngxr1 Discusses His New Project". Wonderland. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  3. 1 2 3 "Interview with yxngxr1". bringinitbackwards.com. 2022-05-13. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  4. ↑ "On The Rise: yxngxr1". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  5. 1 2 Robles, Jonathan (2022-05-17). "yxngxr1 shows star power on infectious new album 'Teenage Motel'". Variance Magazine. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  6. 1 2 Bhanawat, Akshay (2022-03-18). "Yxngxr1 Kicks Off 2022 With Melancholic New Single 'Sweatshirt'". T.H.E - Music Essentials. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  7. ↑ "10 Things We Love About: yxngxr1". www.newwavemagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  8. ↑ I Don't Suit Hats by yxngxr1, 2020-03-08, retrieved 2023-09-05
  9. ↑ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (2020-06-16). "Yxngxr1 shares two new tracks ahead of his new Yellow Yellow Yellow EP release". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  10. ↑ "yxngxr1 might not be the "Nice Guy" on new single". // MELODIC Magazine. 2022-04-15. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  11. ↑ Robles, Jonathan (2022-04-15). "yxngxr1 definitely isn't the 'Nice Guy' in new single featuring Morgan Reese". Variance Magazine. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  12. ↑ "yxngxr1 opens the doors to his Teenage Motel with bouncy lead single "BMW" | Best Fit". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  13. ↑ Bhanawat, Akshay (2022-05-14). "yxngxr1 Drops Hotly-Anticipated New Album 'Teenage Motel'". T.H.E - Music Essentials. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  14. ↑ "yxngxr1 brings on the summer vibes with 'Teenage Motel'". // MELODIC Magazine. 2022-05-14. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  15. ↑ Robles, Jonathan (2022-07-06). "yxngxr1 expands his 'Teenage Motel' with six newly released tracks". Variance Magazine. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  16. ↑ where has everyone gone. by Yxngxr1, 2023-05-26, retrieved 2023-09-05
  17. ↑ "Get To Know yxngxr1 [Interview]". sheeshmedia.com. Retrieved 2023-09-05.[ dead link ]
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