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'''Spencer Anthony Hawk''' (born March 26, 1999), also known by his stage name “Gupi” electronic musician. Gupi is the child of skateboarder [[Tony Hawk]].<ref>{{Cite web |title='Please Don't Listen to My Music,' Artists Tell Pewdiepie |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/z3egq5/dont-listen-to-my-music-artists-tell-pewdiepie-gupi-pcmusic |access-date=May 5, 2021 |website=vice.com|date=August 5, 2020 }}</ref>
'''Spencer Anthony Hawk''' (born March 26, 1999), also known by their stage name “Gupi” electronic musician. Gupi is the child of skateboarder [[Tony Hawk]].<ref>{{Cite web |title='Please Don't Listen to My Music,' Artists Tell Pewdiepie |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/z3egq5/dont-listen-to-my-music-artists-tell-pewdiepie-gupi-pcmusic |access-date=May 5, 2021 |website=vice.com|date=August 5, 2020 }}</ref>


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
As a child, Hawk's mother encouraged him to learn the guitar, which started his interest in music. In school, he played in a rock band with several of his friends. When he discovered artists like [[Skrillex]] and [[Deadmau5]], Hawk decided to pursue electronic music instead. He worked on electronic music throughout middle school and high school, and connected with other producers through [[SoundCloud]]. Hawk originally made music under the name W3N, but began releasing music as Gupi in 2016, when he was 17.<ref name="redbull" /> It originally stood as an acronym for Guilty Until Proven Innocent.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sonemic Interview: Gupi - RYM/Sonemic |url=https://rateyourmusic.com/feature/sonemic-interview-gupi |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=Rate Your Music |language=en}}</ref>
As a child, Hawk's mother encouraged them to learn the guitar, which started their interest in music. In school, they played in a rock band with several of their friends. When they discovered artists like [[Skrillex]] and [[Deadmau5]], Hawk decided to pursue electronic music instead. They worked on electronic music throughout middle school and high school, and connected with other producers through [[SoundCloud]]. Hawk originally made music under the name W3N, but began releasing music as Gupi in 2016, when they were 17.<ref name="redbull" /> It originally stood as an acronym for Guilty Until Proven Innocent.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sonemic Interview: Gupi - RYM/Sonemic |url=https://rateyourmusic.com/feature/sonemic-interview-gupi |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=Rate Your Music |language=en}}</ref>


In 2018, Hawk released his second EP, ''All'', through the record label RORA Team.<ref name="edmtunes" /> [[Charli XCX]] heard his EP and asked him to do a session with her for her 2019 album, [[Charli (album)|''Charli'']]. The work that they did was not released on her album, but Hawk had the opportunity to meet and work alongside [[A. G. Cook]] and [[Dylan Brady]].<ref name="redbull" /> In February 2020, Hawk released his debut album, ''None'', through Dog Show Records, a record label owned by Brady.<ref name="underground" /> In October 2020, Hawk and ''Fraxiom'' released ''Food House'' under the Food House name, through the same label.<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 6, 2020|title=food house Turns the Snare Up One More Level|url=https://www.papermag.com/food-house-interview-2648553876.html?rebelltitem=21#rebelltitem21?rebelltitem=21|access-date=May 5, 2021|website=PAPER|language=en}}</ref>
In 2018, Hawk released their second EP, ''All'', through the record label RORA Team.<ref name="edmtunes" /> [[Charli XCX]] heard their EP and asked them to do a session with her for her 2019 album, [[Charli (album)|''Charli'']]. The work that they did was not released on her album, but Hawk had the opportunity to meet and work alongside [[A. G. Cook]] and [[Dylan Brady]].<ref name="redbull" /> In February 2020, Hawk released their debut album, ''None'', through Dog Show Records, a record label owned by Brady.<ref name="underground" /> In October 2020, Hawk and ''Fraxiom'' released ''Food House'' under the Food House name, through the same label.<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 6, 2020|title=food house Turns the Snare Up One More Level|url=https://www.papermag.com/food-house-interview-2648553876.html?rebelltitem=21#rebelltitem21?rebelltitem=21|access-date=May 5, 2021|website=PAPER|language=en}}</ref>


Though his father is supportive of his work, Hawk says that he "[try] to make a very large point of not at all involving [his] dad" so that his accomplishments are considered to be his own.<ref name="redbull" />
Though their father is supportive of their work, Hawk says that they "[try] to make a very large point of not at all involving [their] dad" so that their accomplishments are considered to be their own.<ref name="redbull" />


Hawk has a degree in electronic production at [[Berklee]],<ref name="redbull" /> and graduated in 2021.
Hawk has a degree in electronic production at [[Berklee]],<ref name="redbull" /> and graduated in 2021.
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Ben Mangelsdorf of Underground Underdogs describes Gupi's music as experimental pop and compares it to the music of [[Sophie (musician)|Sophie]] and [[Skrillex]].<ref name="underground" /> Kyle Whiting of [[34th Street Magazine]] calls Gupi's album ''None'' an "exhilarating thrillride of maximalist club tracks" that draw elements from genres like [[bubblegum bass]], [[House music|house]], and [[dubstep]].<ref name="street" /> Matt Moen of [[Paper (magazine)|Paper]] notes that the lead single from ''None'', "Thos Moser", includes lyrics with multiple "irreverent non-sequiturs and pop culture shout outs".<ref name="paper" />
Ben Mangelsdorf of Underground Underdogs describes Gupi's music as experimental pop and compares it to the music of [[Sophie (musician)|Sophie]] and [[Skrillex]].<ref name="underground" /> Kyle Whiting of [[34th Street Magazine]] calls Gupi's album ''None'' an "exhilarating thrillride of maximalist club tracks" that draw elements from genres like [[bubblegum bass]], [[House music|house]], and [[dubstep]].<ref name="street" /> Matt Moen of [[Paper (magazine)|Paper]] notes that the lead single from ''None'', "Thos Moser", includes lyrics with multiple "irreverent non-sequiturs and pop culture shout outs".<ref name="paper" />


Hawk states his musical influences as [[PC Music]], [[System of a Down]], [[Britney Spears]], and a picture of [[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]. He makes all of his release artwork in the default Mac application [[Preview (macOS)|Preview]].<ref name="underground" />
Hawk has cited their musical influences as [[PC Music]], [[System of a Down]], [[Britney Spears]], and a picture of [[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]. They makes all of their release artwork in the default Mac application [[Preview (macOS)|Preview]].<ref name="underground" />


== Discography ==
== Discography ==

Revision as of 04:36, 4 November 2024

Gupi
Birth nameSpencer Anthony Hawk
Also known asSpencer Hawk/ Spenny
Born (1999-03-26) March 26, 1999 (age 25)
Encinitas, California, U.S.
Genres
OccupationsMusician
Years active2016–present
LabelsDog Show Records
Websitegupi.info

Spencer Anthony Hawk (born March 26, 1999), also known by their stage name “Gupi” electronic musician. Gupi is the child of skateboarder Tony Hawk.[1]

Biography

As a child, Hawk's mother encouraged them to learn the guitar, which started their interest in music. In school, they played in a rock band with several of their friends. When they discovered artists like Skrillex and Deadmau5, Hawk decided to pursue electronic music instead. They worked on electronic music throughout middle school and high school, and connected with other producers through SoundCloud. Hawk originally made music under the name W3N, but began releasing music as Gupi in 2016, when they were 17.[2] It originally stood as an acronym for Guilty Until Proven Innocent.[3]

In 2018, Hawk released their second EP, All, through the record label RORA Team.[4] Charli XCX heard their EP and asked them to do a session with her for her 2019 album, Charli. The work that they did was not released on her album, but Hawk had the opportunity to meet and work alongside A. G. Cook and Dylan Brady.[2] In February 2020, Hawk released their debut album, None, through Dog Show Records, a record label owned by Brady.[5] In October 2020, Hawk and Fraxiom released Food House under the Food House name, through the same label.[6]

Though their father is supportive of their work, Hawk says that they "[try] to make a very large point of not at all involving [their] dad" so that their accomplishments are considered to be their own.[2]

Hawk has a degree in electronic production at Berklee,[2] and graduated in 2021.

Artistry

Ben Mangelsdorf of Underground Underdogs describes Gupi's music as experimental pop and compares it to the music of Sophie and Skrillex.[5] Kyle Whiting of 34th Street Magazine calls Gupi's album None an "exhilarating thrillride of maximalist club tracks" that draw elements from genres like bubblegum bass, house, and dubstep.[7] Matt Moen of Paper notes that the lead single from None, "Thos Moser", includes lyrics with multiple "irreverent non-sequiturs and pop culture shout outs".[8]

Hawk has cited their musical influences as PC Music, System of a Down, Britney Spears, and a picture of Sonic the Hedgehog. They makes all of their release artwork in the default Mac application Preview.[5]

Discography

Albums

  • None (Dog Show Records, 2020)[9]
  • you're it (Self-released, 2022)[10]
  • paper eater (2022)[11]

Collaboration albums

  • food house (with Fraxiom as Food House) (Dog Show Records, 2020)[12]

EPs

  • Company (RORA Team, 2017)[13]
  • All (RORA Team, 2018)[14]
  • Bunny Hill Original Soundtrack (Self-released, 2021)[15]
  • check-in (2023)[16]
  • glow-zone (2023)[17]
  • puppeteer my corpse at the renegade please (2024)[18]

Singles

Year Title Album
2020 "Thos Moser" (with Fraxiom)[19] None
2020 "Ride" (with Fraxiom as Food House)[20] Food House
2020 "Mos Thoser" (with Fraxiom as Food House)[21] Food House
2021 "What's Known Now"[22] you're it
2021 "Body Horror"[23] you're it
2021 "Butterfly Knife" (with Fraxiom as Food House)[24] Non-album single
2021 "Ongoing"[25] you're it
2022 "1P-747 Chopped"[26] paper eater
2022 "Master Builder 1999"[27] paper eater
2022 "Foreverial"[28] paper eater

Notes

References

  1. ^ "'Please Don't Listen to My Music,' Artists Tell Pewdiepie". vice.com. August 5, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d Enis, Eli. "Meet Gupi: Sonic The Hedgehog fan, Skrillex disciple and son of Tony Hawk". Red Bull Music. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  3. ^ "Sonemic Interview: Gupi - RYM/Sonemic". Rate Your Music. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  4. ^ Qureshi, Saad. "Tony Hawk's Son is Producing Tracks Under The Name 'Gupi'". EDM Tunes. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
  5. ^ a b c Mangelsdorf, Ben. "Meet Gupi: The Shape of Pop to Come". Underground Underdogs. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
  6. ^ "food house Turns the Snare Up One More Level". PAPER. November 6, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  7. ^ Whiting, Kyle. "Gupi's 'None' Is an Exhilarating Ride Through Experimental Club Music". 34th Street Magazine. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
  8. ^ Moen, Matt. "What the Hell Is 'Thos Moser'?". Paper. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
  9. ^ "None". music.apple.com.
  10. ^ "You're It". music.apple.com.
  11. ^ "Paper Eater". music.apple.com.
  12. ^ "Food House". music.apple.com.
  13. ^ "Company (The Remixes) - EP". music.apple.com.
  14. ^ "All". music.apple.com.
  15. ^ "Bunny Hill Original Soundtrack - EP". music.apple.com.
  16. ^ "Check-In - Single". music.apple.com.
  17. ^ "glow-zone". gupi. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  18. ^ "puppeteer my corpse at the renegade please". gupi. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  19. ^ "Thos Moser, by gupi". gupi. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  20. ^ "ride, by Food House". Food House. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  21. ^ "20 anthems for a new pride". The FADER. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  22. ^ "what's known now, by gupi". gupi. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  23. ^ "body horror, by gupi". gupi. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  24. ^ "butterfly knife, by Food House". Food House. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  25. ^ "ongoing, by gupi". gupi. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  26. ^ "1P-747 chopped, by gupi". gupi. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  27. ^ "master builder 1999, by gupi". gupi. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  28. ^ "foreverial, by gupi". gupi. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
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