Yxngxr1
Birth nameTimothy Francis Lee
Also known asYxngxr1
Born (1998-09-28) September 28, 1998
Cardiff, Wales
Genres
Years active2019–present
LabelsEmpire Records

Timothy Francis Lee (born September 28, 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", "Pigeons", and "721".[3]

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 July 5 2020, Yxngxr1 released a new EP, "Yellow Yellow Yellow".[9]

In 2021, Yxngxr1 released two new albums, "Digikid" and "Digikid 2".[3]

On May 13 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 Staff, Wonderland (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.
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