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6arelyhuman
Hamilton in 2024
Hamilton in 2024
Background information
Birth nameToby Aaron Hamilton
Born (2001-07-16) July 16, 2001 (age 23)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
InstrumentVocals
Years active2019 (2019)–present
LabelsArtist Partner Group
Formerly ofFabFantasy
Website6arelyhuman.com

Toby Aaron Hamilton (born July 16, 2001), known professionally as 6arelyhuman (pronounced /ˈbɛr.liˌhj.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

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Born in Dallas, Texas, U.S, he originally made edits of Japanese anime music videos on YouTube, before pursuing music.[1] Hamilton is a vegetarian, he has three sisters, a brother and he likes cats.[2]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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6arelyhuman performing "I Know" from his second studio album Internet Famous (2024) during the Sassy Scene Tour.

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

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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

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Studio albums

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Title Details
Sassy Scene
  • Released: March 3, 2023
  • Label: FabFantasy
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Internet Famous

Extended plays

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Title Details
Divinity
(with Wydsonni)
  • Released: October 10, 2022
  • Label: Anuba
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Myspace Addiction
  • Released: September 20, 2023
  • Label: Artist Partner Group
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Swag
(as Sassy Scene)
  • Released: November 19, 2024
  • Label: Artist Partner Group
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Cute Songs for Gangsters
(with Asteria)
  • Released: February 12, 2025
  • Label: Artist Partner Group
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Charted songs

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List of charted songs, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
Dance

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NZ
Hot

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"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 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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Fuentes, Emily (January 8, 2024). "Ariana Grande's New Track, The Weeknd Teases New Era, Golden Globes 2024 & More". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  4. ^ Plynton, Niya. "Live Report: 6arelyhuman brings the 2010s to The Academy". Hotpress. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  5. ^ Tanaka, Stefanie (January 8, 2024). "Odetari & 6arelyhuman on Their Biggest Influences, Finding Success on TikTok & More". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  6. ^ a b Church, Eli (October 10, 2024). "Introduction to Hyperpop". The Hawk Eye. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  7. ^ a b "The Official New Zealand Music Chart". NZ Hot 40 Singles. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  8. ^ Edwards, Jordan (May 3, 2024). "Scene Queen and the Evolution of Bimbocore". popdust. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Plynton, Niya. "Live Report: 6arelyhuman brings the 2010s to The Academy". Hotpress. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
  11. ^ Bain, Katie (January 8, 2024). "Are Odetari & 6arelyhuman the Future of Dance Music?". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ Peaks on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart:
  14. ^ "American certifications – Odetari". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 8, 2024.