Kim Ximya

Kim Ximya
Birth nameKim Donghyeon
Also known asAXAX Kuddy
Born (1995-07-21) 21 July 1995 (age 29)
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresHip hop
Years active2014–present
LabelsBeasts And Natives Alike

Kim Ximya (Korean김심야; 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]

Career

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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

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Solo releases

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Studio albums

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  • Dog (2020)

Mixtapes

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  • Bundle1 (2020)

XXX

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Studio albums

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EPs

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  • Kyomi (2016)

with D. Sanders

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Mixtapes

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References

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  1. ^ a b Kim, Eunae (2020-11-30). "김심야, 1집 Dog 발매..한정반 5천장 품절 '일반반 판매 개시'". OSEN. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  2. ^ Lee, Eunjeong (2019-02-20). "비트와 랩의 쫄깃한 난타전…해외서 '찜'한 힙합듀오 XXX". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  3. ^ a b "김심야". Marie Claire Korea. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  4. ^ a b Kim, Chaerin (2017-03-23). "이센스 'The Anecdote' 유일 피처링진 김심야, 싱글 'Interior' 전격 발매". E News Today. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  5. ^ Son, Yeji (2017-11-24). "김심야X손대현 'Moonshine', 마스터우·ELHAE·DJ 소울스케입 참여". 10 Asia. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  6. ^ Na, Jieon (2019-03-28). "김심야와 프랭크의 XXX 앨범을 들어야 할 이유". GQ Korea. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  7. ^ Son, Jinah (2020-10-19). "김심야, 오늘(19일) 입소…신보 'Bundle1' 무료 공개". Maeil Economy. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  8. ^ Son, Bongseok (2023-01-02). "'컴백' 김심야, 2년만의 신곡 'FRIENDS GO FOE' 기습 발표". Kyunghyang Shinmun. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  9. ^ Jang, Seulki (2023-07-19). "김심야, 쿠시코크와 협업…영상 음악 프로듀싱→출연까지". Raon News. Retrieved 2023-11-01.