Jamie xx

Jamie xx
Jamie xx
	Jamie xx in 2016
Background information
Birth name	James Thomas Smith
Born	28 October 1988
Origin	London, England
Genres	Electronic; future garage; post-dubstep; house; UK garage; trip hop; indie pop;
Occupation(s)	Musician; DJ; record producer; remixer;
Instrument(s)	Sampler; drums; steel drums; turntables; personal computer; percussion; MPC;
Years active	2007–present
Labels	Young; XL;
Website	jamiexx.com

James Thomas Smith (born 28 October 1988), known professionally as Jamie xx, is an English musician, DJ, record producer, and remixer. He is known for both his solo work and as a member of the English indie pop band the xx.

He has been described as a "driving force" behind the xx, contributing to the group's significant commercial and critical success. As a solo artist, he has been recognised with a 2015 Mercury Prize nomination, and a 2016 Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album nomination for In Colour.

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