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![]() Jamie xx in 2016 | |
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Birth name | James Thomas Smith |
Born | London, England | 28 October 1988
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Years active | 2006–present |
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Member of | The xx |
Website | jamiexx |
James Thomas Smith[1] (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 indie pop band the xx.
He has been described as a "driving force" behind the xx,[2] 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.[3]