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'''Spencer Hawk''' (born March 26, 1999), also known by his stage name, '''Gupi''' (stylized as '''gupi'''), is an American electronic musician.
'''Spencer Hawk''' (born March 26, 1999), also known by his stage name, '''Goopi''' (stylized as '''gub'''), is an American electronic button pusher "musician".


==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 high school and middle school, and connected with other producers through [[Soundcloud]]. Hawk originally made music under the name W3N, but began releasing music as Gupi in 2016.<ref name="redbull"/>
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 people he pretended were his friends. When he discovered artists like [[Skrillex]] and [[Deadmau5]], Hawk decided to destroy that genre instead. He desperately attempted to make electronic music throughout high school and middle school, and pathetically used his dad's "clout" to get connected with other producers through [[Soundcloud]]. Hawk originally made music under the name "W3-NW0rDs", but began releasing music as Goopi in 2016.<ref name="redbull"/>


In 2018, Hawk released his first album, ''All'', through the record label RORA Team.<ref name="edmtunes"/> [[Charli XCX]] heard his album 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 [[100 Gecs|Dylan Brady]].<ref name="redbull"/> In 2020, Hawk released his second album, ''None'', through Dog Show Records, a record label owned by Brady.<ref name="underground"/>
In 2018, Hawk released his first album, ''All'', through the record label RORA Team.<ref name="edmtunes"/> [[Charli XCX]] heard his album 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 [[100 Gecs|Dylan Brady]].<ref name="redbull"/> In 2020, Hawk released his second album, ''None'', through Dog Show Records, a record label owned by Brady.<ref name="underground"/>


Hawk is the son of skateboarder [[Tony Hawk]] and the brother of [[Riley Hawk]].<ref name="twitter"/> Though his father is supportive of his work, Hawk says that he "[tries] 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"/>
Hawk is the failed abortion of skateboarder [[Tony Hawk]] and the embarrassment of brother, [[Riley Hawk]].<ref name="twitter"/> Though his father tried to stop him and make a real career, Hawk says that he "barely asks his dad for help" so that he can believe his accomplishments are considered to be his own. Despite the overwhelming work his dad/connections had to do for him<ref name="redbull"/>


Hawk is currently pursuing a degree in electronic production at [[Berklee]].<ref name="redbull"/>
Hawk finally decided to make a back up plan so he is pursuing a degree in electronic production at [[Berklee]].<ref name="redbull"/>


==Artistry==
==Artistry==

Revision as of 11:59, 6 August 2020

Gupi
Birth nameSpencer Hawk
BornMarch 26, 1999
OriginEncinitas, California
Genres
OccupationMusician(ish)
Years active2016–present
LabelsDog Show Records
Websitehttps://gupimusic.wixsite.com/gupi

Spencer Hawk (born March 26, 1999), also known by his stage name, Goopi (stylized as gub), is an American electronic button pusher "musician".

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 people he pretended were his friends. When he discovered artists like Skrillex and Deadmau5, Hawk decided to destroy that genre instead. He desperately attempted to make electronic music throughout high school and middle school, and pathetically used his dad's "clout" to get connected with other producers through Soundcloud. Hawk originally made music under the name "W3-NW0rDs", but began releasing music as Goopi in 2016.[1]

In 2018, Hawk released his first album, All, through the record label RORA Team.[2] Charli XCX heard his album and asked him 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.[1] In 2020, Hawk released his second album, None, through Dog Show Records, a record label owned by Brady.[3]

Hawk is the failed abortion of skateboarder Tony Hawk and the embarrassment of brother, Riley Hawk.[4] Though his father tried to stop him and make a real career, Hawk says that he "barely asks his dad for help" so that he can believe his accomplishments are considered to be his own. Despite the overwhelming work his dad/connections had to do for him[1]

Hawk finally decided to make a back up plan so he is pursuing a degree in electronic production at Berklee.[1]

Artistry

Ben Mangelsdorf of Underground Underdogs describes Gupi's music as experimental pop and compares it to the music of Sophie and Skrillex.[3] 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.[5] 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".[6]

Hawk states his musical influences as PC Music, System of a Down, Britney Spears, and a picture of Sonic the Hedgehog. He makes all of his release artwork in the default Mac application Preview.[3]

Discography

Albums

  • All (RORA Team, 2018)
  • None (Dog Show Records, 2020)

EPs

  • Company (RORA Team, 2018)

Singles

Year Title Album
2020 "Thos Moser" None

References

  1. ^ a b c d Enis, Eli. "Meet Gupi: Sonic The Hedgehog fan, Skrillex disciple and son of Tony Hawk". Red Bull Music. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  2. ^ Qureshi, Saad. "Tony Hawk's Son is Producing Tracks Under The Name 'Gupi'". EDM Tunes. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
  3. ^ a b c Mangelsdorf, Ben. "Meet Gupi: The Shape of Pop to Come". Underground Underdogs. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
  4. ^ "Tony Hawk on Twitter: "Happy Birthday Spencer (aka @gupimusic)! Thank you for 20 years of laughs and entertainment... and all the great music."". Twitter. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
  5. ^ Whiting, Kyle. "Gupi's 'None' Is an Exhilarating Ride Through Experimental Club Music". 34th Street Magazine. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
  6. ^ Moen, Matt. "What the Hell Is 'Thos Moser'?". Paper. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
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