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Xaviersobased
Xaviersobased performing in 2023
Xaviersobased performing in 2023
Background information
Born
Xavier Lopez

(2003-10-23) October 23, 2003 (age 22)
New York City, U.S.
OriginNew York City, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • record producer
  • songwriter
Years active2016–present
Labels
Member of1c34
Formerly of
Website1cland.com

Xavier Lopez (born October 23, 2003), known professionally as Xaviersobased (stylized in lowercase), is an American rapper and record producer. He is credited alongside his collective group 1c34 with pioneering the jerk microgenre.

Lopez began releasing music as Xaviersobased in 2016. In 2022, he gained popularity online with the song "Patchmade", described by British magazine The Face as a "jerk anthem". In 2024, he released the mixtape Keep It Goin Xav. In 2025, he signed to Atlantic Records and released the EP Once More. His self-titled debut album, Xavier, was released on January 30, 2026.

Early life

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Lopez was born on October 23, 2003,[3] in New York City, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He is of Dominican descent. His mother began working as a DJ in the 1980s.[4] From an early age, Lopez's brother, known professionally as Nurse, introduced him to skateboarding along with artists such as Odd Future and ASAP Rocky.[5][6] When he was ten years old, the YouTube algorithm recommended him the music video for Yung Lean's 2013 single "Hurt", leading him to discover artists such as Lil B, Bladee's Drain Gang, and Black Kray's Goth Money Records.[5][7] Lopez has also cited Chief Keef, Hi-C's Reptilian Club Boyz, and Duwap Kaine as early musical inspirations.[5][6]

Career

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2020–2023: Career beginnings

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Lopez performing at Baby's All Right in Brooklyn in 2023

Lopez was inspired by American rapper Lil B's "based" rap style,[8] which led to him adopting the moniker Xaviersobased. He later became a member of online rap collectives Novagang and Jewelxxet.[9][10][11] In 2020, Lopez traded a gaming headset for a recording microphone as the COVID-19 lockdowns kept him indoors with only internet access.[5] He invited his friends, with whom he was playing Tony Hawk's Underground: Pro, to join a group he formed known as 1c34.[12] According to The Fader, the group began as a "gaming clan" but later became a music group.[5] Lopez and his collective are credited with spearheading and pioneering the 2020s microgenre jerk.[13][14]

In 2021, Lopez produced the song "Witches and Angels" by rapper St47ic.[15] After several more releases, on July 20, 2022, Lopez released the mixtape Install, which featured the song "Patchmade" produced by Kashpaint.[13][14] The song garnered traction online and popularize the jerk microgenre.[13][16][17] According to Rolling Stone, the song was a popular "TikTok sound" described as a "passing headrush".[16] British magazine The Face labeled the song a "jerk anthem".[13]

In July 2022, Alphonse Pierre of The Fader reviewed the song "Classist" from the mixtape, writing: "Don't bother checking to see if there is sound coming from another tab: the feel of two beats playing at once on 'Classist' is intentional".[18] In February 2023, Lopez released the song "How I Feel 2", which Pierre labeled the "must-hear rap song of the day", adding, "the track has all the qualities of Xaviersobased's best SoundCloud music: Songs evolve as they go, lines stand out that could mean everything or nothing".[19]

2024: Keep It Goin Xav and With 2

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On January 11, 2024, Lopez released a single titled "40" with Surf Gang producer Evilgiane and fellow rapper Nettspend.[20][21] This was followed by Lopez appearing as a guest on the popular online radio show On the Radar, in which he performed a freestyle over a DJ Ess instrumental.[22][23] This freestyle was later released as the track "Special". On January 16, he released a 15-track mixtape called Keep It Goin Xav, hosted by DJ Rennessy. The mixtape featured guest appearances from rappers such as Nettspend, Yhapojj, Jtxpo, and Kuru.[24][25][26] In his review of Keep It Goin Xav, Pierre wrote that despite drawing from various influences, Xaviersobased's style retains a strong New York rap identity, distinguishing him in the generally "amorphous" internet rap scene.[27] He described the music as "vibrant, improvisatory, and fun as hell", while being relatively inaccessible with respect to heavily layered and sometimes pitch-shifted vocals. He further praised the selection of faster tracks, while remarking that the slower ones are less interesting, but not devoid of subtlety.[27]

Lopez released his second mixtape of 2024, With 2, on June 5. The album, partially unfinished, was hastily released upon it being completely leaked one week earlier.[28] In a review for Pitchfork, Kieran Press-Reynolds noted that as Lopez's peers tend to dilute their sound to appeal to a broader audience, "it's sweet to watch someone who doesn't give a fuck."[28]

2025–present: Once More and Xavier

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On March 18, 2025, "Impact", a song by Nettspend featuring Lopez, was released on streaming platforms. This was followed by Nettspend's American Invert tour, which was also joined by Xaviersobased.[29] On April 28, Lopez released a collaborative EP titled #BasedSlime with rapper OsamaSon, hosted by DJ Rennessy.[30]

On August 1, Lopez released the EP Once More.[2][31] On October 26, Lopez and Che appeared on stage to perform their viral track "Mannequin" off of Rest in Bass at Yeat's set during ComplexCon 2025 in Las Vegas. Lopez and Che, along with PlaqueBoyMax, recorded a song together, titled "Motto".[32][33][34] In December, he released the single "Walk to Me".[35] He later announced the Riverside tour, which focused on American dates.[36]

On January 15, 2026, he announced Riverside 2.0, which focused on an American and European tour from March to April.[36] On January 30, Lopez released his debut studio album titled Xavier, featuring 20 tracks along with the streaming bonus track "Party At My Place".[37] In an article by The Fader, he was listed as one of the "32 coolest artists" of 2026.[38] Lopez is one of the planned opening acts for Ken Carson's Xperimenting Tour, consisting of 14 United States concerts from August 26 to September 23, 2026.[39] In August, Lopez became a "destination insider" for Airbnb in a campaign dubbed "Have U Considered", aimed at increasing interest in the towns Hot Springs, Arkansas, Bemidji, Minnesota, and Gibsonton, Florida. Other celebrities featured in the campaign include Precious Renee Tucker and Zack Fox.[40]

Musical style and artistry

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Joe Houghton of NME described Lopez's style as making use of "playful production" and "eclectic microgenre influences". Houghton called his lyrics "idiosyncratic" and "at once brazen, vulnerable and optimistic".[41] Lopez has stated that he never "played into" TikTok algorithms to find success.[5][7]

Personal life

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Lopez is bisexual and holds left-wing views, and has referenced both in his music. In "Patchmade", he raps, "I can't fuck with niggas if they right-wing". He often speaks on political issues such as the Israeli–Palestinian conflict on social media.[42]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details
Xavier
  • Released: January 30, 2026
  • Label: Surf Gang, Atlantic
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Live albums

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Title Album details
Live from Surf Gang x NTS: Miami
  • Released: January 3, 2025
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Mixtapes

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Title Album details
With
  • Released: May 21, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming, cassette
2,000
  • Released: August 15, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Who Are You?
  • Released: January 30, 2022
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming, cassette
Someone Help
  • Released: April 11, 2022
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Nothingnesss
  • Released: May 19, 2022
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Install
  • Released: July 19, 2022
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
And When
  • Released: October 23, 2022
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Keep It Goin Xav
  • Released: January 15, 2024
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming, cassette
With 2
  • Released: June 5, 2024
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Collaborative mixtapes

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Title Album details
The MostHated SoBased Tape
with Samosthated
  • Released: December 3, 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

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Title Album details
Axajwjn 124643 Jahsnbje
  • Released: June 30, 2020
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Marble Blast Ultra
  • Released: August 14, 2020
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Store
  • Released: January 8, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
And
  • Released: March 15, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
With B4 With
  • Released: May 9, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Reivax
  • Released: June 3, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
New Chapter
  • Released: July 18, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Kjtgb78r
  • Released: September 27, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Pretty Songs
  • Released: October 23, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
And 2
  • Released: March 16, 2022
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Xav on Tour
  • Released: April 3, 2022
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Expensive Coffee Is So Damn Bitter ..
  • Released: September 7, 2022
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Halloween Might Jus Be My Fav Holiday FR
  • Released: October 31, 2022
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Bath & Body Works
  • Released: January 12, 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Rly Hoping Life Goes Well RN
  • Released: February 1, 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
And 3
  • Released: February 23, 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
34th Level
  • Released: April 2, 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Stash Muzik tha EP
  • Released: September 17, 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
U Ain't Gettin Saved tha EP
  • Released: July 10, 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Once More
  • Released: August 1, 2025
  • Label: Surf Gang, Atlantic
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Collaborative EPs

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Title Album details
Casino
with Glost
  • Released: June 5, 2020
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Twin Peaks EP
with Heroinsick
  • Released: December 18, 2020
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Nick X Xavier
with Zuro
  • Released: March 31, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
NYC 2 ATL
with Jtxpo
  • Released: October 29, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
With 1.5
with Crunchy
  • Released: November 25, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Yhaposobased
with Yhapojj
  • Released: February 22, 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

References

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  1. ↑ "New Music Friday: Stream new projects from Eliza McLamb, PACKS, ericdoa, and more". The FADER. Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Lafontant, Olivier (August 6, 2025). "Xaviersobased: once more EP Review". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on August 8, 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  3. ↑ @xaviersobased (October 23, 2023). "big 20 🔥🔥😂🔥🔥👌😥🛍️💰🥳🎉🍾" (Tweet). Retrieved January 22, 2024 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  4. ↑ Lindert, Hattie (March 14, 2024). "Xaviersobased, Nettspend, Yhapojj: The Future of Underground Rap Is Extremely Online". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on March 14, 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
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  36. 1 2 Suskind, Alex (January 15, 2026). "xaviersobased Is Running Back His Riverside Tour". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on February 26, 2026. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
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  38. ↑ Hess, Tobias (June 3, 2026). "The 32 coolest artists of 2026 (so far)". The Fader. Archived from the original on June 4, 2026. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
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