Khyree Zienty, professionally known as Ekkstacy (born 2002; stylized as EKKSTACY), is a Canadian singer-songwriter from

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Early life

Ekkstacy stated that he had a normal childhood until his parents divorced when he entered high school. He then began to struggle socially and at one point had an episode of

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induced by drugs in which he attempted suicide by jumping out a window. He began playing the guitar in 6th grade and enjoyed

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Career

Ekkstacy began creating music during high school. His music primarily involved beats uploaded on YouTube, which he sang over. He released his debut EP ''Negative'' in November 2021, with the single "I Walk This Earth All by Myself". He released the album ''Misery'' in September 2022, which was more rock and new wave inspired than his previous release. He released another album, ''EKKSTACY'', on January 19, 2024. It contained two features, one from rapper

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on the song ''Alright,'' and the other from

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on the song ''Problems.''

Personal life

He stated in an interview on The CUFBOYS show that he is of Jamaican descent, through his father.

Music style

His music is considered to be a mix of new wave,

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and

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. He stated that his inspirations include indie artists such as

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and Current Joys, 80's rock bands such the

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and

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rappers such as

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Discography

Albums

*''Misery'' (2022) *''Ekkstacy'' (2024) *''Forever'' (2025)

Extended plays

*''Negative'' (2021)

Singles

*"Stupid Kids" (2020) *"Uncomparable" (2020) *"Love" (2020) *"Starry Eyes" (2020) *"See You Later" (2020) *"I Walk This Earth All by Myself" (2021) *"I Want to Be by Your Side" (featuring Herhexx) (2021) *"F*ck Everything!" (featuring

) (2021) *"In Love" (2021) *"It Only Gets Worse, I Promise" (2021) *"I Gave You Everything" (2022) *"Wish I Was Dead" (2022) *"I Want to Die in Your Arms" (2022) *"I Just Want to Hide My Face" (2022) *"Problems" (featuring

) (2023) *"Bella / I Can't Find Anyone" (2023) *"Shutting Me Out / Goo Lagoon" (2023) *"Chicago" (2024) *"Mr. Mole" (2024) *"Seventeen" (2024) *"She Will Be Missed" (2024)

As featured artist

*"I Guess" - See You Next Year and MIKE DEAN

References

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