Kim Ximya (Korean: 김심야; 21 July 1995) is a South Korean rapper. He is a member of hip hop duo XXX, and he released his first solo studio album, Dog in 2020.[1]
Kim Ximya | |
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| Birth name | Kim Donghyeon |
| Also known as | AXAX Kuddy |
| Born | 21 July 1995 |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Beasts And Natives Alike |
Career edit
Kim Ximya lived in various countries such as South Korea, China, Australia, and the United States as a child and attended George Washington University.[2] On his debut, he named his stage name AXAX Kuddy, which was influenced by ASAP Rocky. But later changed it to Kim Ximya.[3] He participated as the only featured member on E Sens' studio album The Anecdote.[4]
In 2017, he released a solo single Interior, and mixtape Moonshine with producer D. Sanders.[4][5] He formed the music group XXX with producer FRNK, which released two studio albums: Language (2018) and Second Language (2019).[6] He wrote lyrics for rap parts for groups such as Red Velvet and SHINee.[3]
He released his first solo studio album Dog in 2020, and he has since joined the military.[1][7] After being discharged from the military, he released his single Friends Go Foe in 2023.[8] He produced a music for the fashion brand Kusikohc.[9]
Discography edit
Solo releases edit
Studio albums edit
- Dog (2020)
Mixtapes edit
- Bundle1 (2020)
XXX edit
Studio albums edit
- Language (2018)
- Second Language (2019)
EPs edit
- Kyomi (2016)
with D. Sanders edit
Mixtapes edit
- Moonshine (2017)
References edit
- ^ a b Kim, Eunae (2020-11-30). "김심야, 1집 Dog 발매..한정반 5천장 품절 '일반반 판매 개시'". OSEN. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ Lee, Eunjeong (2019-02-20). "비트와 랩의 쫄깃한 난타전…해외서 '찜'한 힙합듀오 XXX". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ a b "김심야". Marie Claire Korea. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ a b Kim, Chaerin (2017-03-23). "이센스 'The Anecdote' 유일 피처링진 김심야, 싱글 'Interior' 전격 발매". E News Today. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ Son, Yeji (2017-11-24). "김심야X손대현 'Moonshine', 마스터우·ELHAE·DJ 소울스케입 참여". 10 Asia. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ Na, Jieon (2019-03-28). "김심야와 프랭크의 XXX 앨범을 들어야 할 이유". GQ Korea. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ Son, Jinah (2020-10-19). "김심야, 오늘(19일) 입소…신보 'Bundle1' 무료 공개". Maeil Economy. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ Son, Bongseok (2023-01-02). "'컴백' 김심야, 2년만의 신곡 'FRIENDS GO FOE' 기습 발표". Kyunghyang Shinmun. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ Jang, Seulki (2023-07-19). "김심야, 쿠시코크와 협업…영상 음악 프로듀싱→출연까지". Raon News. Retrieved 2023-11-01.