James Ferraro
James Ferraro (born November 7, 1986) is an American experimental musician, producer, composer and contemporary artist. He has been credited as a pioneer of the 21st century genres hypnagogic pop and vaporwave, with his work exploring themes related to hyperreality and consumer culture. His music has drawn on diverse styles such as 1980s electronic music, easy listening, drone, lo-fi, sound collage, and R&B.
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Ferraro performing in 2012 | |
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| Also known as | Bebetune$, Bodyguard, Edward Flex, K2, Lamborghini Crystal |
| Born | November 7, 1986 Rochester, New York, U.S. |
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| Instrument(s) | Synthesizer, computer, sampler, piano, vocals |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Hippos in Tanks, Olde English Spelling Bee, New Age Tapes, Holy Mountain |
| Website | James Ferraro on Bandcamp |
Ferraro began his career in the early 2000s as a member of the Californian noise duo The Skaters, after which he began recording solo work under his name and a wide variety of aliases. He released projects on labels such as Hippos in Tanks and New Age Tapes. Ferraro received wider recognition when his polarizing 2011 album Far Side Virtual was chosen as Album of the Year by The Wire.