Edward Skeletrix
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{{Infobox musical artist
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| birth_date = {{birth based on age as of date|15|2013}}
| birth_place = Florida, US
| origin = Atlanta, Georgia, US
| genre = {{hlist|Rage|cloud rap|trap}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|producer|clothing designer|graphic artist}}
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Edward Bass (born 1997 or 1998), known professionally as Edward Skeletrix, is an American rapper, clothing designer, and visual artist.{{Cite web |last=Pierre |first=Alphonse |date=January 24, 2025 |title=Edward Skeletrix: Museum Music |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/edward-skeletrix-museum-music/ |access-date=February 10, 2025 |website=Pitchfork |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Barlas |first=Jon |date=January 23, 2025 |title=25 Rappers To Watch In 2025 |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/dimassanfiorenzo/best-new-rappers-2025 |access-date=February 10, 2025 |website=Complex |language=en}} He began producing music in 2013, and founded the streetwear brand Syckli in 2018. Bass adopted the name Edward Skeletrix in mid-2019, and gained popularity after uploading AI-generated videos to TikTok. He released his debut project Skeletrix Language in 2023, and released Museum Music in 2025.
Biography
Edward Bass{{Cite news |date=January 4, 2025 |title=From Nosferatu to Patience: a complete guide to this week's entertainment in the UK |url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2025/jan/04/nosferatu-patience-robbie-williams-2073bernard-butler--francis-bacon |access-date=February 10, 2025 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}} was born 1997 or 1998{{Cite web |last=Cole |first=Alexander |date=January 2, 2025 |title=Edward Skeletrix Re-Invents The Wheel With His "Museum Music" Projects Released Under Different Names |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/873361-edward-skeletrix-museum-music-stream |access-date=February 10, 2025 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}} in Florida, US. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, and began making music in 2013. Bass began producing under the name cight, collaborating with rappers Night Lovell and XXXTentacion. He created the streetwear brand Syckli in late 2018.{{Cite web |last=Medithi |first=Vivian |date=January 28, 2025 |title=Edward Skeletrix's compelling Museum Music gives conceptual art a bad rap |url=https://www.thefader.com/2025/01/28/edward-skeletrix-museum-music-im-a-monster-review |access-date=February 10, 2025 |website=The Fader |language=en}} In mid-2019, Bass adopted the name Edward Skeletrix, and began uploading AI-generated memes to TikTok, which quickly gained popularity.
Edward Skeletrix began releasing singles in early 2023, and released his debut project Skeletrix Language in December of that year. Shortly afterward, he teased a project by the name of Skeletrix Islvnd Rvdix 66.7, although it was never released. Following the release of Skeletrix Language, Edward Skeletrix began teasing Museum Music. In the final days of 2024, Edward Skeletrix held a pop-up art gallery in New York City to promote the album, during which he sat inside of a glass box. Upon its release on January 1, 2025, Museum Music was met with mixed reception from music critics.
Artistry
Edward Skeletrix's visual art embraces the surreal and uncanny valley aspects of AI-generated content. His sophomore album Museum Music is a mix of cloud rap, rage, and trap, and often incorporates loud synthesizers and Auto-Tuned vocals.
Discography
= Albums and mixtapes =
- Skeletrix Language (December 1, 2023){{Cite web|title=Skeletrix Language|publisher=Spotify|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/7DHIemfPYcVlk6o5R9dzHQ|access-date=February 9, 2025}}
- Museum Music (January 1, 2025)