Oxymorrons
The Oxymorrons are an American Urban Alternative Band from Queens, NY, consisting of vocalists Demi "Deee" and brother Kami “KI”.
Career
Oxymorrons began as a collaboration between Queens-bred brothers, Kami (K.I.) and Demi (Deee), who joined forces to create a hip hop and rock fusion act. After years spent playing and touring with other groups, the brothers decided it was time to set the New York scene ablaze with their sonic creations. The lineup expanded with the addition of staple drummer Matty Mayz, whose blistering talent alongside bassist Joe Jordan and guitarist Adam November has become an intricate part of the bands live show. The genre-blending masterminds use their musical platform to speak for, and to, the rejected. Their message of embracing ones individuality resonates with their fellow underdogs.
The potent mixture of the band’s sharp-witted lyrics and mesmerizing music has earned them a legion of loyal fans and inspired collaborations with Travie McCoy, Saba, Sam Gongol of Marian Hill, Maxine Ashley (Pharrell/I am OTHER) and Wynter Gordon. Oxymorrons caught attention with their undeniable artistry and found synergy in brand partnerships with RedBull, Converse, Rocawear, DeadBolt, Karmaloop, and Modify Watches. It's their captivating live show full of non-stop energy that has music lovers entranced. The band has played many notable festivals including SXSW, Firefly, AfroPunk, Funk Fest, CMJ on top of sharing the stage with dynamic acts like Lupe Fiasco, Common, Ludacris, Juicy J, Gym Class Heroes, Bruno Mars, Bad Rabbits, Rihanna, Salt N Pepa, Danny Brown, Waka Flocka and more.
Oxymorrons are currently gearing up to release their new project, Complex But Basic, in Fall 2016 with indie label Tommy Boy Entertainment. They’ll soon be unleashing an onslaught of ear-catching singles, imaginative music videos and taking their energetic live show on the road.
Band Members
- Dave "D" Bellevue - Vocals
- Ashmy "KI" Bellevue - Vocals
- Matty Mayz - Drums
- Adam November - Guitar
- Joe Jordan - Bass Guitar
Discography
- Better Then McDonaldʼs (September 2009)
- Grass On The Field Play Ball (March 2010)
- 2 Tone Denim (August 2010)
- STFU & Listen (October 2011)
References
- Afro Punk, "PUNKS GOTTA EAT: If Bands Were Food, What Food Would They Be"
- Stuff Fly People Like, "New Video: Wynter Gordon 'TKO' feat Oxymorrons"
- Arjanwrites.com, "FRESH NEW TRACKS: Oxymorrons 'Padded Sky'"
- Taco Bell, "Feed The Beat: Featured Artists"
- The Fader, "Oxymorrons Find The Positives In Pain And Loss In “Hello Me” Video" (03/03/16)
- Noisey, "WE SAW THIS: DANNY BROWN, LE1F, THE SKINS, AND OXYMORRONS AT THE KNITTING FACTORY" (03/22/13)
- The Source, "SALT-N-PEPA AND OPENER OXYMORRONS ROCK HIGHLINE BALLROOM" (06/08/14)
- Modern Drummer, "Drummer Blog: Oxymorrons’ Matty Mayz on Hip-Hop and Keeping Things Groovy" (12/01/14)
- Performer Magazine, "Oxymorrons: June 2013 Cover Story" (06/25/13)
- Consequence of Sound, :http://consequenceofsound.net/2016/02/queens-hip-hop-group-oxymorrons-share-new-single-hello-me-listen/
- HipHopDX, http://hiphopdx.com/videos/id.18044/title.oxymorrons-808-clap
- OkayPlayer, http://www.okayplayer.com/news/oxymorrons-hello-me-colino-fresh-remix-mp3.html
- MTV, http://www.mtv.com/news/2303825/oxymorrons-alone-video/
- DJ Booth, http://djbooth.net/tracks/review/2015-03-10-oxymorrons-808clap-remix-travie-mccoy-saba-khary-durgans-tybuddh