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Julian Lamadrid is a Mexican singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, director, model, painter, and former motorcycle racer based in New York City.

Early life
Lamadrid was born in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to a family of Mexican expats.

Dubai, he says, offered “absolutely nothing” in terms of music, culture, and genuine artistry – at least for the rock and roll and electronic music he was interested in. Lamadrid was exposed to music through his father, who played progressive rock like Pink Floyd, The Who, Genesis, and Yes. As he got older, he rebelled from the luxury and tourism central to Dubai, and “found an oasis in the internet,” falling in love with periods like the late 70s in England and bands and artists like Joy Division, New Order, Iggy Pop, and Lou Reed. As he sought out the opposite of what Dubai stood for, these men were his idols, fueling his interest in music.

At the age of 16, he founded the indie alternative rock band The Younglings with his fellow classmates.

Career
At 19 years old, Lamadrid moved to New York City to attend New York University Tisch School of the Arts, where he successfully graduated with a bachelors degree in film and television. During his time at NYU, Lamadrid produced several solo EP's under his birth name Julian Lamadrid and wrote and produced several popular songs such as Rence's "Baby Blue."

In the spring of 2019, Lamadrid signed to Arista Records and released his debut album Mala Noche on November 8th, 2019. The release of Mala Noche gained him "a solid fanbase." Julian composed and produced all of ​Mala Noche as well as directed the accompanying visuals.

Lamadrid is set to release his sophomore album titled "Rebels of The Neon God" in late 2020. To date, he has released the singles "Cigarette" and "My Time".

Musical style and influences
Dubai, he says, offered “absolutely nothing” in terms of music, culture, and genuine artistry – at least for the rock and roll and electronic music he was interested in. Lamadrid was exposed to music through his father, who played progressive rock like Pink Floyd, The Who, Genesis, and Yes. As he got older, he rebelled from the luxury and tourism central to Dubai, and “found an oasis in the internet,” falling in love with periods like the late 70s in England and bands and artists like Joy Division, New Order, Iggy Pop, and Lou Reed. As he sought out the opposite of what Dubai stood for, these artists were his idols, fueling his interest in music.

Lamadrid’s musical style ranges from electronic pop music, inspired by the likes of Daft Punk and Soft Cell, to more down tempo ballads such as his 2019 single ‘Mess’. In an interview with L’Officiel, Lamadrid says that he is “constantly reinventing himself, pushing [himself] to create art that doesn’t feel safe or expected.”

Recognition
Lamadrid has been critically praised by the likes of L'Officiel, Wonderland​, C​LASH, ​​Flaunt Magazine,​ V​MAN​, ​Billboard a​nd more.​ 1883 Magazine lauded him for “living and breathing art in its many forms.”