Who is Jamie xx? Top Songs, Biography, and Music Lore
- Arial Ten
- Aug 13, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
I'm Arial Ten and I wrote this because I've been heavily inspired by Jamie xx's music. If you like Jamie xx, you might like my warm groovy dance music.
My Connection to Jamie xx
Is there a producer more universally respected and beloved than Jamie xx?
Yes... probably, but you have to admit that Jamie xx is still way, way up there.
Few musicians have a bag so deep that extend across multiple decades of success. Few producers hold themselves to as high a standard of quality of Jamie and can grasp the public attention as consistently.
When Jamie drops a single, the entire dance community listens. When Jamie plays a live show, DJs everywhere mine the set for inspiration.
To think that Jamie helped create downtempo darling the xx, was responsible for one of the greatest remixes of all time, and went on to define much of the indie electronic sound in the 2010s is mindboggling.
Jamie is remarkably good at sampling and producing dance bangers, but he doesn't shy away from the tender emotions found in indie music.
Jamie is perhaps the only other musician to rival Chrome Sparks' sample of Idris Muhammad's "Could Heaven Ever Be Like This", which led to him creating the gorgeous Loud Places.
Jamie xx creates sample-driven dance music in a way that truly inspires me. He's able to honor the spirit of the sampled song, but use his production mastery to create something compelling and fresh.
I genuinely love the way that Jamie can turn a simple horn riff into a dance floor classic.
Perhaps why Jamie is so beloved across different genres is because of the respect he gives to the craft. He is a certified crate digger, doesn't pander to the trends of the week, and isn't afraid to collaborate across genres.
Who is Jamie xx?
Jamie xx, born Jamie Smith on October 28, 1988, is a British DJ and producer known for his innovative work in electronic music. He gained fame as a member of the indie pop band The xx, whose minimalist sound became iconic.
Jamie xx's solo debut album, In Colour, released in 2015, was critically acclaimed and featured hits like "Loud Places," "Gosh," and "I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)" featuring Young Thug and Popcaan.
His genre-spanning music incorporates elements of electronic, house, and UK garage, drawing influences from various artists and styles.
Jamie xx has also collaborated with notable artists such as Gil Scott-Heron, producing the album We're New Here, and Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim from The xx on their solo projects.
His contributions to the music industry have earned him several awards, including a BRIT Award and Grammy nominations, solidifying his status as a key figure in modern electronic music.
Spotlight Interview
Here's an interview with Jamie xx about his life as an artist.
Top Songs
Some of Jamie xx's top songs include:
Key Facts
Notable Collaborators: Gil Scott-Heron, Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim
Genre: Alternative, Dance, Electronic
Hometown: London, England
Birthday: October 28, 1988
