DMX Krew

Edward Upton's myriad recordings as DMX Krew encompass numerous styles, nearly all of them rooted in the electro innovations of the 1980s. Throughout the '90s, he released several albums that faithfully emulated his old-school hip-hop and new romantic influences, culminating in the catchy, freestyle-inspired pop songs of 1999's We Are DMX. While these records seemed cheeky, playful, or ironic, they were created out of sincere appreciation for Upton's influences, and placed him at the forefront of the electro revival. During the 2000s, he embraced a more cerebral sound on releases such as Wave Funk (2009). His prolific output during the 2010s branched out in several other directions, from the braindance of 2017's Strange Directions to singles and EPs that explored acid house, bleep techno, electro-funk, and more. 2022's Party Life was a return to vocal-driven dance-pop, and 2024's Warp Zone sounded like a lost Drexciya record.