Oxymorrons are an American

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band from Queens, New York, consisting of vocalist Demi "Deee" and brother Kami "KI" drummer Matty Mayz and vocalist/guitarist/bassist Jafe Paulino.

Career

Oxymorrons began as a collaboration between Queens-bred brothers, Kami (K.I.) and Demi (Deee), who joined forces to create a hip hop and rock fusion act. After years spent playing and touring with other groups, the brothers decided it was time to set the New York scene ablaze with their sonic creations. The lineup expanded with the addition of staple drummer Matty Mayz, whose blistering talent alongside Vocalist/bassist/guitarist Jafe Paulino has become an intricate part of the bands live show. The genre-blending masterminds use their musical platform to speak for, and to, the rejected. Their message of embracing ones individuality resonates with their fellow underdogs. They have played in many festivals including

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, Firefly, and

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, while they have made partnerships with artists including

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, and

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. The band released "Brunch" as the first single from their next project on February 2, 2018. VIBE dubbed them "The Mash Out Posse" for their clash of hip-hop, rock, funk and alternative sounds.

Band members

* Dave "D" Bellevue - Vocals * Ashmy "KI" Bellevue - Vocals * Matty Mayz - Drums * Jafe Paulino - Vocals/Bass/Guitar

Discography

* Mohawks and Durags (June 2021) *''Complex But Basic'' (October 2016) *''Melanin Punk'' (October 20, 2023)

Singles

Music videos

References

*Afro Punk
"PUNKS GOTTA EAT: If Bands Were Food, What Food Would They Be"
*Stuff Fly People Like
"New Video: Wynter Gordon 'TKO' feat Oxymorrons"
*Arjanwrites.com

*Taco Bell
"Feed The Beat: Featured Artists"
* The Fader
"Oxymorrons Find The Positives In Pain And Loss In "Hello Me" Video"
(03/03/16) * Noisey
"WE SAW THIS: DANNY BROWN, LE1F, THE SKINS, AND OXYMORRONS AT THE KNITTING FACTORY"
(03/22/13) * The Source
"SALT-N-PEPA AND OPENER OXYMORRONS ROCK HIGHLINE BALLROOM"
(06/08/14) * Modern Drummer
"Drummer Blog: Oxymorrons' Matty Mayz on Hip-Hop and Keeping Things Groovy"
(12/01/14) * Performer Magazine
"Oxymorrons: June 2013 Cover Story"
(06/25/13) * Consequence of Sound, :https://consequence.net/2016/02/queens-hip-hop-group-oxymorrons-share-new-single-hello-me-listen/ * HipHopDX, http://hiphopdx.com/videos/id.18044/title.oxymorrons-808-clap * OkayPlayer, http://www.okayplayer.com/news/oxymorrons-hello-me-colino-fresh-remix-mp3.html * MTV

* DJ Booth, http://djbooth.net/tracks/review/2015-03-10-oxymorrons-808clap-remix-travie-mccoy-saba-khary-durgans-tybuddh {{refend

External links

Official website
Musical duos from New York (state) American hip hop groups American rap rock groups Alternative hip hop groups Hip hop groups from New York City Musical groups established in 2009 Musical groups from Queens, New York