WxldBxi isn't very flashy when it comes to everything outside of music. His online presence differs from “get-rich-quick” artists that constantly demand your attention with stunts and gimmicks. Instead, WxldBxi allows his audience to come to him. His Instagram has fewer than a dozen posts, but each is filled with love from fans. His music can excitable, melodic and expressive. He's illusive, but a fresh face in the same beat. This was a great opportunity to learn more about such a versatile and enigmatic artist.
How did you start creating your own music? Was there a key person that supported you?
WXLD: I started creating my own music through an android phone first. And I used an app called 'bandlab' On it. My uncle who passed away was a big fan of music and I lived with him along with grandma,mother,and 4 brothers. Little house but we made it work. But anyways, I was like 6-7 and I was always listening to him play the guitar. I loved how it sounded so I use to always sing to it. So as I got older I fell in love with music even more. Then I started creating music and my big brother Gino believed I had potential so he supports me through my journey.
What pushed you to make your music public?
WXLD: What pushed me to make my music public is the love I had for it. Growing up was tough but I never was the person to talk about my depression & feelings verbally. So growing up I was hearing & seeing people that was going through it also. So I made music for the ones that feel like they’re are alone. But I’m letting them know that they’re aren’t because I’m explaining some of my songs that I have those problems too. So that's why I’ve decided to make it public. I want everybody to hear my come up and pain.
Do you categorize your own music into a genre? Do you think genres still matter?
WXLD: Honestly I don’t Categorize my music in a specific genre. But if I did it’ll probably be 'Emo Rap'. But that’s funny because all of my music isn’t emo rap. I try to make music for everyone so you’ll see me making (pop,rock,hiphop,and r&b) So personally I don’t categorize my music. But yes I do think genres matter. Simply because our listeners want to know what type of style of music they’re listening to. And also, our listeners have some genres they don’t like. So yes i think genres are relevant today.
You have two tracks on SoundCloud, were you surprised by the great reception?
WXLD: Yeah honestly I was surprised by the great reception despite of me having only two songs as of right now. See for me, I’ve kindve started my whole music career over. So I’m in the process of gaining an loyal audience. Honestly I feel like this the hardest part of it all simply because people have to see what they like in you. And I don’t really know what people want yet. I just be myself and they’ll either love that or hate you for it.
Can you tell us anything about Teenage Nightmares?
WXLD: When i describe 'Teenage Nightmares' it’s pretty much what we go through as Teens. Like Depression,Anxiety,Mental Illness,pregnancy,drug addiction,etc being so young. And added on what we see & hear about around us. Like murder, politics,etc. But as a teen we thinking like 'this is supposed to be the best time in our life' simply because we might can get out the house more often, go to parties, doing lit things and have fun'. But nowadays it’s vice versa for a lot of people like myself. So it’s simply a nightmare I describe it as.
Are there plans for music videos in the near future?
WXLD: Of course they’re plans for visuals. I’m thinking to have my music videos like a movie though. Not extended so long but like the feeling and eagerness. I want people to see my visions on my song.
What does “wxldbxi” symbolize for you? What do you want it to mean for your fans?
WXLD: WXLDBXI is pronounced (Wild Boy) But 'WXLDBXI' looks cooler to me and stand out. The reason i got that name is because I did and do wild things like a 'Dare Devil'. I was influenced by Steve O growing up. I seen how he really lived his life and Tried to have fun. But there’s also another meaning of 'wild boy'...I been through a lot of wild scenes in life like I seen ppl get stabbed etc when I was younger. So I describe my whole life as 'Wild'. I want the Name Wxldbxi to mean to my fans ‘expect anything from me' like don’t be surprised if I do this or that.
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