6arelyhuman
{{Short description|American singer}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2025}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = 6arelyhuman
| image = 6arelyhuman with a fan (2), Warsaw, December 4, 2024.jpg
| caption = Hamilton in 2024
| birth_name = Toby Aaron Hamilton
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2001|7|16}}
| birth_place = Dallas, Texas, U.S.
| years_active = {{start date|2019}}–present
| genre = {{hlist|Krushclub|EDM|Scenecore}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|rapper}}
| instrument = Vocals
| label = Artist Partner Group
| past_member_of = FabFantasy
| website = {{URL|6arelyhuman.com}}
}}
Toby Aaron Hamilton (born July 16, 2001), known professionally as 6arelyhuman (pronounced {{IPAc-en|ˈ|b|ɛ|r|.|l|i|ˌ|h|j|uː|.|m|ə|n}}), is an American rapper, singer and songwriter.
In 2022, they released the single "Hands Up!" and "XOXO (Kisses Hugs)", which became viral hits on TikTok and led to their signing with Artist Partner Group. Alongside a string of releases in 2023, Hamilton released their debut studio album, Sassy Scene. They followed it up with a collaboration with Odetari called "GMFU" which became their first top ten entry on the US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, and was featured in their second extended play (EP) Myspace Addiction. Their second studio album, Internet Famous (2024), was supported by the single "Faster n Harder" which also became viral on TikTok.
Early life
Born in Dallas, Texas, U.S, they originally made edits of Japanese anime music videos on YouTube, before pursuing music.{{Cite web |last=Källman |first=Peter |date=2024-02-11 |title=Don't Like Anybody - Bella Poarch & 6arelyhuman |url=https://musictalkers.com/reviews/9144-don-t-like-anybody-bella-poarch-6arelyhuman-review |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240807113907/https://musictalkers.com/reviews/9144-don-t-like-anybody-bella-poarch-6arelyhuman-review |archive-date=August 7, 2024 |access-date=2024-08-07 |website=Music Talkers |language=en-gb}} Hamilton is a vegetarian, they have three sisters, a brother and they like cats.{{Cite magazine |last=Tanaka |first=Stefanie |date=2024-01-18 |title=Here Are 5 Things You Didn't Know About 6arelyhuman |url=https://www.billboard.com/video/6arelyhuman-five-things-you-didnt-know-about-him/ |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119024448/https://www.billboard.com/video/6arelyhuman-five-things-you-didnt-know-about-him/ |archive-date=January 19, 2024 |access-date=2024-08-08 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}
Career
File:6arelyhuman performing 'I Know', Warsaw, December 4, 2024.png
In an interview with Billboard magazine, they claimed that they were inspired by a South Park edit.{{Cite magazine |last=Fuentes |first=Emily |date=2024-01-08 |title=Ariana Grande's New Track, The Weeknd Teases New Era, Golden Globes 2024 & More |url=https://www.billboard.com/video/ariana-grande-new-track-the-weeknd-teases-new-era-golden-globes-2024-billboard-news/ |access-date=2025-05-16 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} Hamilton released "Hands Up!" with Kets4eki and Pixel Hood in 2022. The song became their first to chart on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, reaching number 14. Both "GMFU" and "Hands Up" went viral on Tiktok,{{Cite web |last=Plynton |first=Niya |title=Live Report: 6arelyhuman brings the 2010s to The Academy |url=https://www.hotpress.com/music/live-report-6arelyhuman-brings-the-2010s-to-the-academy-23058589 |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=Hotpress}}{{Cite magazine |last=Tanaka |first=Stefanie |date=2024-01-08 |title=Odetari & 6arelyhuman on Their Biggest Influences, Finding Success on TikTok & More |url=https://www.billboard.com/video/odetari-6arelyhuman-billboard-cover-video/ |url-access=subscription |access-date=2025-05-06 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} the former of which entered the top five of the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. It also reached number 23 on New Zealand Music Chart, their only main chart debut. They released their debut studio album, Sassy Scene, on March 3, 2023. In 2024, they collaborated with Scene Queen on the song "Stuck".{{Cite web |last=Edwards |first=Jordan |date=2024-05-03 |title=Scene Queen and the Evolution of Bimbocore |url=https://www.popdust.com/scene-queen-2668125917 |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=popdust |language=en-US}} On February 28, 2024, Hamilton released "Faster n Harder".{{Cite web |last=Church |first=Eli |date=October 10, 2024 |title=Introduction to Hyperpop |url=https://www.hebronhawkeye.com/entertainment/2024/10/10/introduction-to-hyperpop/ |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=The Hawk Eye}} Remix versions were subsequently released.{{Cite magazine |last=Leight |first=Elias |date=2024-05-14 |title=Sped-Up, Slowed-Down & Nowhere to Be Found: Why Artists Are Moving TikTok-Friendly Remixes Off Their Spotify Pages |url=https://www.billboard.com/business/streaming/artist-spotify-pages-sped-up-remixes-tiktok-1235681171/ |url-access=subscription |access-date=2025-05-16 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} They embarked on a European tour in 2024, and announced a subsequent world tour.
Musical style
Hamilton's music has been described as EDM and Krushclub,{{Cite web |last=Plynton |first=Niya |title=Live Report: 6arelyhuman brings the 2010s to The Academy |url=https://www.hotpress.com/music/live-report-6arelyhuman-brings-the-2010s-to-the-academy-23058589 |access-date=2025-05-17 |website=Hotpress}} but they self-classify their music as "Sassy Scene". They have cited Kesha and Lady Gaga as inspirations.{{Cite magazine |last=Bain |first=Katie |date=2024-01-08 |title=Are Odetari & 6arelyhuman the Future of Dance Music? |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/features/odetari-6arely-human-dance-music-tiktok-cover-story-interview-1235576357/ |url-access=subscription |access-date=2024-08-07 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} Hamilton is described as an scene artist.{{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Emily |date=2024-04-11 |title=Watch the video for Scene Queen and 6arelyhuman's Myspace-esque |url=https://www.kerrang.com/watch-the-video-for-scene-queen-and-6arelyhumans-myspace-esque-single-stuck |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415170352/https://www.kerrang.com/watch-the-video-for-scene-queen-and-6arelyhumans-myspace-esque-single-stuck |archive-date=April 15, 2024 |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=Kerrang |language=en}}
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Discography
= Studio albums =
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| scope="row"| Sassy Scene
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| scope="row"| Internet Famous
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=Extended plays=
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| scope="row"| Divinity {{small|(with Wydsonni)}} |
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| scope="row"| Myspace Addiction
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| scope="row"| Swag {{small|(as Sassy Scene)}} |
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| scope="row"| Cute Songs for Gangsters {{small|(with Asteria)}} |
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