Xaviersobased
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.jpg) Xaviersobased performing in December 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Xavier Lopez |
| Born | October 23, 2003 New York City, U.S. |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, FL Studio |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Member of | 1c34 |
Xavier Lopez (born October 23, 2003), known professionally as Xaviersobased, is an American rapper and record producer from New York City. He is known for his eccentric rapping and production styles. He first became known after his hit song "Patchmade." His songs also span a number of genres, including trap, plugg, jerk, and hyperpop.[1][2][3]
Early life
[edit]Lopez was born on October 23, 2003[4] in New York City, in the Upper West Side neighborhood.[5] He is ethnically Dominican. His mother began working as a DJ in the 1980s.[5] He has cited Chief Keef, Hi-C, Lil B, and Duwap Kaine as early musical inspirations.[6]
Lopez is primarily affiliated with the underground hip hop collectives 1c34[7][8] and Novagang.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]Lopez's first song under the moniker Xaviersobased was released June 8, 2016.[9] On January 11, 2024, he released a single titled "40" with Surf Gang producer Evilgiane and fellow rapper Nettspend.[10][11] On January 12, 2024, Lopez was a guest on the popular radio show On The Radar, in which he performed a freestyle over an instrumental courtesy of DJ Ess.[12][13] This freestyle was later published as the track titled "Special" on his project Keep It Goin Xav. On January 16, he released a 15-track SoundCloud exclusive project titled Keep It Goin Xav, hosted by DJ Rennessy, featuring appearances from rappers Nettspend, Yhapojj, Jtxpo & Kuru.[14] Keep It Goin Xav later released on other streaming platforms.
In his review of Keep It Goin Xav, Alphonse Pierre of Pitchfork wrote that despite drawing from various influences, Xaviersobased's style retains a strong New York rap identity, distinguishing him in the generally "amorphous" internet rap scene. He described the music as "vibrant, improvisatory, and fun as hell", while being relatively inaccessible with respect to vocals which are heavily layered and sometimes pitch-shifted. He further praised the selection of faster tracks, while remarking that the slower ones are less interesting, but not devoid of subtlety.[15]
Lopez released his second mixtape of 2024, with 2, on June 5th. The album, partially unfinished, was hastily released upon it being completely leaked one week earlier.[16] In a review for Pitchfork, Kieran Press-Reynolds noted that as Lopez's peers tend to dilute their sound to appeal to a broader audience, "it’s sweet to watch someone who doesn’t give a f**k."[16]
On February 25th, 2025, it was announced that Xaviersobased would be joining Nettspend on the latter's Invert tour.
On March 2nd, 2025, Xaviersobased and Kodiene! released the collaborative mixtape Resurgence, a strictly instrumental project. On March 18th, 2025, Impact, a song by Nettspend featuring Xaviersobased, was released on all streaming platforms. The song was previewed on an Instagram live hosted by Nettspend on February 28th, 2025, in which he was accompanied by Lopez.
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
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| 2,000 |
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| Nothingnesss |
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| And When |
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Live albums
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| Live from Surf Gang x NTS: Miami |
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Mixtapes
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| With |
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| Who Are You? |
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| Someone Help |
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| Install |
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| Keep It Goin Xav |
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| With 2 |
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Collaborative mixtapes
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| The MostHated SoBased Tape with SamoSoHated |
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| Resurgence with Kodiene! |
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Extended plays
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| Axajwjn 124643 Jahsnbje |
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| Marble Blast Ultra |
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| Store |
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| And |
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| With B4 With |
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| Reivax |
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| New Chapter |
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| kjtgb78r |
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| Pretty Songs |
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| And 2 |
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| Xav On Tour |
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| Expensive Coffee Is So Damn Bitter .. |
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| Halloween Might Jus Be My Fav Holiday FR |
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| Bath & Body Works |
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| Rly Hoping Life Goes Well Rn |
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| And 3 |
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| 34th Level |
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| Stash Muzik Tha EP |
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| U Ain't Gettin Saved Tha EP |
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Collaborative EPs
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| Casino with Glost |
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| TWIN PEAKS EP with Heroinsick |
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| NICK X XAVIER with Zuro |
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| nyc 2 atl with Jtxpo |
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| With 1.5 with Crunchy |
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| Yhaposobased with Yhapojj |
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "50 Innovators Shaping Rap's Next 50 Years". Rolling Stone. 14 August 2023. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ Pierre, Alphonse (2 February 2023). "Listen to Xaviersobased's "how i feel 2": The Ones". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ Gee, Andre (17 February 2023). "Why Milwaukee Rap Is Taking Over TikTok". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ xaviersobased (October 23, 2023). "big 20 🔥🔥😂🔥🔥👌😥🛍️💰🥳🎉🍾". Twitter. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ a b Lindert, Hattie (March 14, 2024). "Xaviersobased, Nettspend, Yhapojj: The Future of Underground Rap Is Extremely Online". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ Barlas, Jon (4 January 2024). "xaviersobased Interview: NYC's next wave stems from being 'a student of the game'". Our Generation Music. Archived from the original on 11 January 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ Darville, Jordan (18 September 2023). "Song You Need: xaviersobased is his own texture". The Fader. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ Darville, Jordan (4 August 2023). "Novagang are the hypest outsider artists around". The Fader. Archived from the original on 22 January 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ xaviersobased (8 June 2016). Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/motorola2k7/xavierlopez-kool. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Horvath, Zachary (15 January 2024). "EVILGIANE Produces A Banger For Fresh Talents Xaviersobased And Nettspend". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ Deville, Chris (11 January 2024). "Evilgiane – "40" (Feat. Nettspend & xaviersobased)". Stereogum. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ special prod dj ess shot by ggggoldbloom @fuqTV, 27 January 2024, retrieved 2024-03-12
- ^ The Xaviersobased "On The Radar" Freestyle, 12 January 2024, retrieved 2024-03-12
- ^ Horvath, Zachary (16 January 2024). "Xaviersobased Releases Soundcloud-Exclusive Project "Keep It Goin Xav"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ Pierre, Alphonse (January 24, 2024). "Xaviersobased: Keep It Goin Xav". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ a b Press-Reynolds, Kieran. "Xaviersobased: with 2". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
External links
[edit]- Xaviersobased discography at Discogs
- Xaviersobased on SoundCloud
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