XXYYXX

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
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

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

XXYYXX discography, as adapted from Discogs and Sputnikmusic:[16]

Albums
  • Still Sound (2011)
  • XXYYXX (2012)

EPs, splits, and collaborations
  • DOLOR (2012)
  • Split EP (with Ruddyp) (2012)[17]
  • 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)
  • Giraffage - "Even Though" feat. XXYYXX (2012)

Remixes

Credits
  • Tory Lanez - Flex (2016)[14]
  • XXXTENTACION - Ecstasy (2014 & 2019)

References
  1. Newcity, Dylan. "Jam of the Day Shlohmo – Ghosts". Speakers in Code. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  2. Relief in Abstract Archived September 2, 2013, at WebCite
  3. Lopez, Seth (May 25, 2012). "Artist on the Rise: XXYYXX". Acclaim Magazine. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  4. Port, Ian. "Noise Pop 2013 Additions: Damien Jurado, XXYYXX, Wax Idols, Ceremony, and More". SF Weekly. Retrieved February 24, 2013.
  5. http://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/xxyyxx-isnt-just-good-for-his-age-hes-just-good-8276746
  6. "XXYYXX Remixes R&B Chanteuse Tinashe". Fact Magazine. July 18, 2012. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  7. "Usher – Climax (XXYYXX remix)". LYFSTYL. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  8. "Usher – Climax (XXYYXX remix)". Fact Magazine. April 20, 2012. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  9. http://www.pcgamer.com/gta-5-pcs-expanded-soundtrack-revealed/
  10. "Noise Pop 21: XXYYXX, Teen Daze (DJ Set), DJ Dials, Nanosaur". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved February 24, 2013.
  11. http://hypetrak.com/2015/11/xxyyxx-red/
  12. http://www.shambhalamusicfestival.com/full-shambhala-2016-lineup-revealed/
  13. http://www.stereogum.com/1887764/beach-goth-2016-lineup/news/
  14. http://www.allmusic.com/album/flex-mw0002968754/credits
  15. https://edm.com/music-releases/xxyyxx-i-dont
  16. "XXYYXX". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  17. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on September 20, 2012. Retrieved February 1, 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) – PORTALS | XXYYX & RuddyP – "Good Food"
  18. http://www.gorillavsbear.net/
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