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AFK (Dubstep)

AFK (Dubstep)

Jimmy Blythe, better known as AFK, is a DJ and electronic music producer from Dallas . He produces music that is categorized as dubstep and heavy bass.[0]

Biography

AFK B2B SVDDEN DEATH FULL EDC LAS VEGAS SET

AFK B2B SVDDEN DEATH FULL EDC LAS VEGAS SET

Blythe grew up in Dallas, Texas.

He started going to electro-house shows in 2007 when he was 17 and started exploring EDM.

A turning point happened when he saw 16bit in 2009 play, which inspired Blythe to pursue dubstep.[7] He has been producing music full-time since 2010 and would release a number of EPs off Firepower Records . Blythe would also release music from labels such as Bassrush Records and Buygore.

Some of his inspirations for his sound include System of a Down, Goo Goo Dolls, and NSYNC . Dubstep-wise, his influences are Rusko and Doctor P. Outside of music, he is inspired by anime, video games, and his cat.[9] [7] [8]

Throughout his career, AFK has played shows and on tours with Getter , Rusko, and Borgore . More recently, he became a frequent collaborator with SVDDEN DEATH . In 2018, they released "BZZRK" together and performed a number of B2Bs such as at EDC Las Vegas.[5] AFK plans to release a new EP in 2019.

Selected Discography

Full Clip EP w/ Hizzle Guy (2012)

Killionaire EP (2013)

Cloud Kingdom (2014)

Disconnected (2016)

References

[1]
Citation Linksoundcloud.comAFK on SoundCloud
Dec 18, 2018, 9:38 PM
[2]
Citation Linkfacebook.comAFK on Facebook
Dec 18, 2018, 9:38 PM
[3]
Citation Linktwitter.comAFK on Twitter
Dec 18, 2018, 9:39 PM
[4]
Citation Linkinstagram.comAFK on Instagram
Dec 18, 2018, 9:39 PM
[5]
Citation Linkopen.spotify.comAFK on Spotify
Dec 18, 2018, 9:39 PM
[6]
Citation Linksongkick.comAFK on Songkick
Dec 18, 2018, 9:40 PM
[7]
Citation Linklast.fmAFK Bio
Dec 18, 2018, 9:46 PM
[8]
Citation Linkthissongslaps.com[TSS Interview] AFK Discusses His New โ€œBestโ€ Remix, Inspiration, Slvyvll & More!
Dec 18, 2018, 9:46 PM
[9]
Citation Linkmix247edm.comBehind The Beat: AFK Making His Mark On The Beats
Dec 18, 2018, 9:47 PM
[10]
Citation Linkravermag.comLost Lands AFK Interview
Dec 18, 2018, 9:51 PM
[11]
Citation Linkdiscogs.comAFK on Discogs
Dec 19, 2018, 12:56 AM
[12]
Citation Linkwww.youtube.com[Dubstep] AFK - Gleam Eyes
Dec 19, 2018, 6:34 PM
[13]
Citation Linkwww.youtube.comAFK & Carbin - Boss (feat.Cody Ray)
Dec 19, 2018, 6:35 PM
[14]
Citation Linkwww.youtube.comAFK & Dotcom - Four Five [Dubstep]
Dec 19, 2018, 6:35 PM
[15]
Citation Linkwww.youtube.comAFK - Unshakeable [Firepower Records - Dubstep]
Dec 19, 2018, 6:36 PM
[16]
Citation Linkwww.youtube.comAFK B2B SVDDEN DEATH FULL EDC LAS VEGAS SET
Dec 19, 2018, 6:36 PM
[17]
Citation Linkwww.youtube.comSVDDEN DEATH & AFK - BZZRK
Dec 19, 2018, 6:39 PM