Adam Alexander,[1] professionally known as Demo Taped, is a singer-songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia, known for his single "Game On."
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Adam Alexander |
| Born | 1998 Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Genres | electronic pop |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | 300 |
Background
editEarly life and influences
editA native of Atlanta, Demo Taped started taking piano lessons at age 4 and began writing his own songs at age 7.[2] His father, a bass player, introduced him to many genres and musicians at a young age, and credits his parents as being his main influence in his music career.[3] He started using Garageband to create music tracks with his written lyrics.[3]
Other musical influences include Herbie Hancock[3] Spazzkid, Flying Lotus, Daedelus, Nosaj Thing, Baths, and Tokimonsta. Demo Taped has also been compared to Jai Paul, one of his major influences. In an interview with Sound of Boston, Taped described his music as "pop, it's electronic riffs, I guess I’d say it's electronic with many other elements built in. I never want to stop expanding and experimenting and do everything I can to continue to bend genres in the future."[3]
Career
editDemo Taped released his debut three-song EP "Heart" in early 2015. In June 2015, he released another single titled "Not Enough."[4] In March 2016, he released the single "Open Arms" with RKCB.[5] In April 2016, he released a single titled "Game On", his first under 300 Entertainment.[6][7] He is featured in Karma Kid's single "Shapes, released in July 2016. The song, created by Karma Kid and sent to Demo Taped, allowed him to use "harmonies to fill in spaces."[8]
Demo Taped was featured on the Pigeons and Planes No Ceiling showcase at SXSW, marking his first live performance.[9][10]
Throughout 2016, he toured with NAO in the United Kingdom and Wet in the United States.[10][11][12] Demo Taped also remixed "Atlantis" by Bridgit Mendler, released in September 2016.[13]
In December 2016, he released the single "Stay (featuring Amber Mark)" under 300 Entertainment.[14][15] The song "Insecure" was released in September 2017.[16] The single "Pack of Gum" was released in November 2017.[17] In September 2018, he released the single "Everyone Else" which features Jaira Burns.[18]
Discography
edit- Heart EP (2015)
- "Not Enough" (single) 2015
- "Game On" (single) 2016
- "Open Arms" feat. RKCB (single) 2016
- "Stay (feat. Amber Mark)" (single) 2016
- "Insecure" (single) 2017
- "Pack of Gum" (single) 2017
- "Everyone Else" featuring Jaira Burns (single) 2018
As featured artist
edit- "Shapes" by Karma Kid feat. Demo Taped (single) 2016
Remixes
edit| Year | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Atlantis" | Bridgit Mendler[13] |
| 2017 | "Radio" | Sylvan Esso[19] |
| 2017 | "Kick Jump Twist" | Sylvan Esso[19] |
References
edit- ^ "Demo Taped Shares Electrosoul Single 'Not Enough' and 'Heart' EP". COHL KIDS. Archived from the original on December 1, 2016. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
- ^ "Do206 Interview With Demo Taped". Do206. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
- ^ a b c d Ball, Maddy (October 20, 2016). "Interview: Demo Taped – Sound of Boston – Boston Music Blog". Sound of Boston – Boston Music Blog. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
- ^ "Demo Taped – "Not Enough"". PigeonsandPlanes. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
- ^ "Demo Taped & RKCB – Open Arms | Stream [New Song]". Hot New Hip Hop. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
- ^ Golden, Zara. "Demo Taped Is Ready For Anything in The 'Game On' Video". The FADER. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
- ^ "Demo Taped – Game On – OnSMASH". OnSMASH. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
- ^ "Karma Kid, Demo Taped, and Ten Ven Release Psychedelic Video For "Shapes" – Noisey". Noisey. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
- ^ "Announcing No Ceilings New York: Autre Ne Veut, Demo Taped, kaya, Mazed". PigeonsandPlanes. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
- ^ a b "Demo Taped to Tour this Fall with Wet This November". Broadway World. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
- ^ "INTERVIEW: Atlanta's own Demo Taped dishes on cathartic music-making process and touring across the pound". afropunk.com. Archived from the original on December 1, 2016. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
- ^ Cummings, Makena. "Wet, Demo Taped Performed a Sold Out Show at Webster Hall [Photos]". The Wild Honey Pie. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
- ^ a b Moore, Jacob. "Demo Taped Remixes Bridgit Mendler and Kaiydo's "Atlantis"". Yahoo. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
- ^ Schwartz, Danny. "Demo Taped – Stay Feat. Amber Mark – Stream [New Song]". HNHH. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
- ^ Robinson, Collin (December 5, 2016). "Demo Taped – "Stay" (Feat. Amber Mark)". Stereogum. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
- ^ Murray, Robin. "Atlanta's Demo Taped Shares 'Insecure'". Clash Magazine. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
- ^ Armstrong, Megan. "Demo Taped Debuts Track 'Pack of Gum' & Exposes His Insecurities for the Greater Good: Interview". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
- ^ Chapman, Brynjar. "Demo Taped & Jaira Burns Resign Themselves To Jealousy On "Everyone Else"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
- ^ a b Pearis, Bill. "Sylvan Esso got remixed by Demo Taped, expand tour, playing Prospect Park". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved April 5, 2017.