6arelyhuman
6arelyhuman | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Toby Aaron Hamilton |
Born | Dallas, Texas, U.S. | July 16, 2001
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2019 | –present
Labels | Artist Partner Group |
Formerly of | FabFantasy |
Website | 6arelyhuman |
Toby Aaron Hamilton (born July 16, 2001), known professionally as 6arelyhuman (pronounced /ˈbɛr.liˌhjuː.mən/), is an American rapper, singer and songwriter.
In 2022, he released the single "Hands Up!" and "XOXO (Kisses Hugs)", which became viral hits on TikTok and led to his signing with Artist Partner Group. Alongside a string of releases in 2023, Hamilton released his debut studio album, Sassy Scene. He followed it up with a collaboration with Odetari called "GMFU" which became his first top ten entry on the US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, and was featured in his second extended play (EP) Myspace Addiction. His second studio album, Internet Famous (2024), was supported by the single "Faster n Harder" which also became viral on TikTok.
Early life
[edit]Born in Dallas, Texas, U.S, he originally made edits of Japanese anime music videos on YouTube, before pursuing music.[1] Hamilton is a vegetarian, he has three sisters, a brother and he likes cats.[2]
Career
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In an interview with Billboard magazine, he claimed that he was inspired by a South Park edit.[3] Hamilton released "Hands Up!" with Kets4eki and Pixel Hood in 2022. The song became his first to chart on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, reaching number 14. Both "GMFU" and "Hands Up" went viral on Tiktok,[4][5][6] the former of which entered the top five of the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. It also reached number 23 on New Zealand Music Chart, his only main chart debut.[7] He released his debut studio album, Sassy Scene, on March 3, 2023. In 2024, he collaborated with Scene Queen on the song "Stuck".[8] On February 28, 2024, Hamilton released "Faster n Harder".[6] Remix versions were subsequently released.[9] He embarked on a European tour in 2024, and announced a subsequent world tour.
Musical style
[edit]Hamilton's music has been described as EDM and Krushclub,[10] but he self-classifies his music as "Sassy Scene".[9] He has cited Kesha and Lady Gaga as inspirations.[11] Hamilton is described as an scene artist.[12]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]Title | Details |
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Sassy Scene |
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Internet Famous |
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Extended plays
[edit]Title | Details |
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Divinity (with Wydsonni) |
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Myspace Addiction |
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Swag (as Sassy Scene) |
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Cute Songs for Gangsters (with Asteria) |
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Charted songs
[edit]Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |
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US Dance [13] |
NZ Hot [7] | ||||
"XOXO (Kisses Hugs)" (with Horrormovies and Pixel Hood) |
2022 | 27 | — | Myspace Addiction | |
"Hands Up!" (with Kets4eki and Pixel Hood) |
14 | — | Sassy Scene | ||
"GMFU" (with Odetari) |
2023 | 5 | 35 |
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XIII Sorrows and Myspace Addiction |
"Faster n Harder" (solo or remixes with Asteria and Kets4eki or with Tara Yummy) |
2024 | 14 | — | Internet Famous | |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart in that territory. |
References
[edit]- ^ Källman, Peter (February 11, 2024). "Don't Like Anybody - Bella Poarch & 6arelyhuman". Music Talkers. Archived from the original on August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
- ^ Tanaka, Stefanie (January 18, 2024). "Here Are 5 Things You Didn't Know About 6arelyhuman". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ Fuentes, Emily (January 8, 2024). "Ariana Grande's New Track, The Weeknd Teases New Era, Golden Globes 2024 & More". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ Plynton, Niya. "Live Report: 6arelyhuman brings the 2010s to The Academy". Hotpress. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ Tanaka, Stefanie (January 8, 2024). "Odetari & 6arelyhuman on Their Biggest Influences, Finding Success on TikTok & More". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ a b Church, Eli (October 10, 2024). "Introduction to Hyperpop". The Hawk Eye. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ a b "The Official New Zealand Music Chart". NZ Hot 40 Singles. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ Edwards, Jordan (May 3, 2024). "Scene Queen and the Evolution of Bimbocore". popdust. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ a b Leight, Elias (May 14, 2024). "Sped-Up, Slowed-Down & Nowhere to Be Found: Why Artists Are Moving TikTok-Friendly Remixes Off Their Spotify Pages". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ Plynton, Niya. "Live Report: 6arelyhuman brings the 2010s to The Academy". Hotpress. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
- ^ Bain, Katie (January 8, 2024). "Are Odetari & 6arelyhuman the Future of Dance Music?". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
- ^ Carter, Emily (April 11, 2024). "Watch the video for Scene Queen and 6arelyhuman's Myspace-esque". Kerrang. Archived from the original on April 15, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ Peaks on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart:
- "Hands up!": "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. April 22, 2023. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
- "XOXO (Kisses Hugs)": "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. September 9, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- "GMFU": "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. October 21, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- "Faster n Harder": "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. May 11, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ "American certifications – Odetari". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 8, 2024.