XIX is an experimental rap duo consisting of lifelong best friends, Alex “Yung Skayda” Damian Calderon and Kareem “Karm the Tool” Casique Patterson. Hailing from Connecticut, New England, the project seemingly dates back to as far as 2017.
No strangers when it comes to genre versatility, XIX have showcased a wide variety after experimenting with (and incorporating elements of) trap metal, emo rap, hyperpop and boom bap, to name a few. They first gained notoriety within the video-sharing app, TikTok, when their track, “Kismet,” began trending and ended up being used by celebrities and internet personalities like Marshmello, Lele Pons and Alissa Violet. This also landed them a deal with Masked Records, a partner of Warner Music Group.
