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 nameMarcel Everett[1]
Born (1995-10-31) October 31, 1995 (age 28)
OriginOrlando, Florida, U.S.[2]
GenresElectronic
Occupation(s)Musician, producer
Years active2009–present
LabelsRelief in Abstract,[2] Kitsuné
Websitexxyyxx.bandcamp.com

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 edit

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 edit

Albums edit

  • Still Sound (2011)
  • XXYYXX (2012)

EPs, splits, and collaborations edit

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

Mixtapes edit

  • Orange Soda (2012)

Singles edit

As lead artist edit

  • "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 edit

  • Giraffage - "Even Though" feat. XXYYXX (2012)

Remixes edit

Credits edit

References edit

  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. "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.

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