Jaydes
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Birth name | Jayden Yen Dumont |
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Born | Pompano Beach, Florida,U.S. | February 24, 2006
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Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 2019–present |
Formerly of | 1stclassangels, gothangelz, najma,10K Projects |
Jayden Yen Dumont(born February 24, 2006),[2]known professionally asJaydes(previously known asevvls), is an American rapper, singer, producer, and songwriter fromTamarac, Florida.[3]He is best known for hisSoundCloudreleases, and has gained popularity in theunderground hip-hopscene fromsocial mediaplatforms such asTikTok.[4]He has collaborated with otherundergroundhip-hop artists,[5]includingKA$HDAMI,Riovaz,Rich Amiri,Yung Fazo, and acquainted-artist Yuke.[1]
Career
[edit]2019–2021: Beginnings,evvls
[edit]Dumont said in an interview that he first started recording music in 2019, claiming he recorded this music inAudacity.[6]In 2020, Jaydes started releasing music toSoundCloudunder the name "evvls".[7][8]He started off with his uniqueFlorida-inspired take on thePluggnBgenre. This quickly rose him to fame in theunderground hip-hopscene in 2021.[9]
2021–2022: Breakthrough,Romanticism
[edit]By late 2021, Jaydes began to show extreme versatility in his music by being able to capture different musical atmospheres, from up-tempo music like his hitsingle“slugs”and “scam likely "to more ambient and wavy songs like “vivienne”and “hearts”.With even more of anR&B/indie rocksound with softer vocals that can be seen in his 2022EPromanticism.[10]
2023–present: Production change,Count Up Dracula&Panic
[edit]In 2023, Jaydes started making music under themoniker"Mandy".[11]Dumont often collaborated with fellow-artistwifiskeleton.[12]The music was more focused on theIndie RockandPunksound he had been experimenting with, with a lot of the songs using instrumentals byAlex GandAmerican Football.[13]
In December 2023, his song "belikeme?"(released under evvls) was listed byThe New York Timesas one of the best songs of 2023.[14]Jaydes started releasing music under his main profile again in 2024, bringing his experimental sound with him. His production drastically changed to morepunk-focused, with his projectsCount Up DraculaandPanic,in which he claimed in an interview that he's recorded this material live in-studio.[15][16]These projects were met with negative criticism, due to the muddy and raw overall production.[17]He stated that his favorite artist and idol isGG Allin,an infamous punk-rocker.[18]
As a result of his arrest, he has been removed from his label,10K Projects.[19]
Personal life
[edit]Early life
[edit]Dumont was born on February 24, 2006 to aHaitianfather and aDominicanmother and was raised inPompano Beach,Florida with two older sisters.[20]He grew up with a passion for music, and started producing and writing music at a very young age.[21]Dumont tookpianolessons in elementary school, and startedproducing beatsin his early teenage years.[22]
At 16, he stopped attendinghigh school,and switched toonline learningin favor of his music, and due to controversies at school.[23][24]
Arrest
[edit]On November 3, 2024, a warrant for Dumont's arrest was issued by theBroward County Sheriff's Officeafter a series of screenshots were published by the now-terminatedInstagramaccount@exposingjaydes,allegedly stating that Dumont hadstabbedhis 17-year-old ex-girlfriend in the neck and arms withscissorsand abox cutterwhen she denied sexual intercourse.[25]A week later, on November 10, 2024, 9-1-1 was called on Dumont at aDenny'sinOakland Park, Floridawhen he was observed having a mental episode, wielding aknife.He was arrested at 3:28 a.m.local time,and was charged withattempted murderat arrest.[26]He is currently being held with no bond, and his trial is pending.[22][27][28]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- Count Up Dracula(2024)
- Ghetto Cupid(2023)
- Heartpacing(2022)
EPs
[edit]- Panic(2024)
- Bipolar(2024)
- Sativa(2022)
- Romanticism(2022)
- !?(2021)
Compilations
[edit]- Entry Log(2021)
Singles
[edit]- i hate people (2024)
- scary movie (2024)
- poison (2022)
- south (2022
- paranoia (2022)
- slugs (2022)
- vivienne (2021)
- clueless (2021)
- melatonin (2021)
- wya? (2021)
- trust issues (2021)
- do 2 much (2021)
- offensive (2021)
- staymadpussy (2021)
- 27 (2021)
- highschool (2021)
- paypal (2021)
- Jug (2020)
· draculea (2023)
References
[edit]- ^ab"Rap Blog: yuke and jaydes summon an anthem".The Fader.5 April 2024.Retrieved2024-10-10.
- ^Das, Amrita (November 12, 2024)."Who is Jaydes?".sportskeeda.
- ^"jaydes - Ghetto Cupid".Pitchfork.23 August 2024.Retrieved2024-10-10.
- ^"jaydes Songs".Genius.Retrieved2024-11-13.
- ^"@ jaydes | ArtistConnect - The World's Music Creator Network".ArtistConnect.Retrieved2024-11-13.
- ^Masked Gorilla (2024-06-24).Jaydes Interview - Masked Gorilla Podcast.Retrieved2024-11-22– via YouTube.
- ^"evvls biography".Last.fm.Retrieved2024-11-13.
- ^Masked Gorilla (2024-06-24).Jaydes Interview - Masked Gorilla Podcast.Retrieved2024-11-22– via YouTube.
- ^"Find evvls's songs, tracks, and other music".Last.fm.Retrieved2024-11-13.
- ^"jaydes".Genius.Retrieved2024-11-13.
- ^"mandy".Genius.Retrieved2024-11-13.
- ^"mandy and wifiskeleton".SoundCloud.Retrieved2024-11-22.
- ^"jaydes".Genius.Retrieved2024-11-13.
- ^"Best Songs of 2023".New York Times.6 December 2023.Retrieved2024-10-10.
- ^Masked Gorilla (2024-06-24).Jaydes Interview - Masked Gorilla Podcast.Retrieved2024-11-22– via YouTube.
- ^"Jaydes playing guitar".TikTok.Retrieved2024-11-13.
- ^"Count Up Dracula review".AOTY.
- ^"jaydes".Genius.Retrieved2024-11-13.
- ^"10K Projects".
- ^Art, Pop Culture & (2024-11-11)."Who is Jaydes? details about the SoundCloud rapper emerge as mugshot goes viral following arrest".The Express Tribune.Retrieved2024-11-13.
- ^"Jaydes biography".Last.fm.Retrieved2024-11-13.
- ^abDas, Amrita (November 12, 2024)."How old is Jaydes? Real name and all about the rapper as alleged mugshot goes viral amid recent arrest after being on the run".sportskeeda.
- ^"Masked Podcast".YouTube.24 June 2024.Retrieved2024-11-22.
- ^Das, Amrita (November 12, 2024)."Jaydes emerged on the trap music scene through his songs on SoundCloud".sportskeeda.Retrieved2024-11-22.
- ^Treza, Jenel (2024-11-11)."Who is Jayden Yen Dumont? Underground Florida artist arrested over brutally stabbing woman for turning down his advances".www.soapcentral.com.Retrieved2024-11-13.
- ^Art, Pop Culture & (2024-11-11)."Underground rapper Jaydes arrested for allegedly stabbing ex-girlfriend".The Express Tribune.Retrieved2024-11-17.
- ^"Jaydes, Underground Florida Rapper, Arrested for Attempted Murder".Pitchfork.14 November 2024.Retrieved2024-11-14.
- ^"18-Year-Old Florida Rapper Jaydes Arrested For Alleged Attempted Murder".HotNewHipHop.14 November 2024.Retrieved2024-11-14.
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