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James Andrew George Hollis (born November 5, 2002), is a British producer, musician and songwriter. Known professionally as HXOLLIS (/,hɒ̃,llɪs/), he often creates music for the popular media distribution platform Soundcloud. Born in Redhill, England, Hollis spent his childhood in Horsham, to which he still resides in. He began writing music at the age of 13, but only began his musical career on Soundcloud in 2017 at the age of 15. Types of sound he produce include softer lo-fi music, and harsher styles - typically with loud 808s.

Early life
James Andrew George Hollis was born on November 5, 2002, in Redhill, England, to English parents, Andrew Hollis and Tanya Hollis. He had three siblings, all half, shared both maternally and paternally. James was raised in Horsham with his parents and maternal half sister Charlie Hodby, who moved out of the family home to persue a Masters Degree in Science in 2008. During this time, James was attending primary school, St. Mary's CofE Primary. After his half-sister left, the family remained at their first house for six years before moving house in 2014 to be closer to James' new secondary school. He attended Tanbridge House School in the same year and received numerous infractions for poor behaviour. He graduated in June of 2019.

James had a fond love of music and picked up guitar (began learning at age 7) and piano (began learning at age 16), then later on began producing his own music using FL Studio.

Mental health
During his secondary school days, James realised he had chronic depression passed down genetically from paternal ancestory. He often described himself as a "misfit" during that time, citing how isolated he made himself from the popular groups. James was not the athletic or social type and said that he was insecure during his time in secondary school. James also has insomnia and anxiety developed over copious amounts of insociability and self-loathe. He picked up smoking at age 15 to help him feel less numb, but has since tried to quit numerous times.

Labouring
At the age of 14, James was employed as a labourer for his father, an Elecsa Part-P level 3 City & Guilds certified self-employed Electrician, to earn himself pocket money. Duties would consist of making tea, chiselling walls and tiling. He hated this labour-intensive work and ended up resigning after only 3 months.

Part time work
Just after turning 16, James found himself a part-time job at a Chinese takeaway, which he is still employed at, as a way to first help fund his smoking habit, but after his last attempt of quitting smoking, became a way to save money for other purposes. Duties consist of sweeping and mopping the floor, taking orders from customers - both in person and over the telephone - and being responsible for the payment of food. James enjoys this job.

Musical career
James continues to create music for Soundcloud, hoping to become famous enough for his music to be heard across the world and appreciated by the cultures associated with the genres he typically uses.

Personal life
James has three half siblings - an older sister named Charlie, and two older brothers named Thomas and Sam. James was often public with his struggle with depression. He entered a relationship with first Chloe Collins, who cheated on him after six months of being together, then Courtney Waller, whom he broke up with for personal reasons. He since then swore off relationships and occasionally flirts over social media. His idol is rapper XXXTentacion, to whom's music James favours and enjoys. James maintains a connection over social media with Erik Rudaks to whom he met on holiday to Mallorca in 2015. The pair have spoken about purchasing a house and becoming roommates later in life to strengthen their friendship. James also went on holiday to Tenerife in 2017 while his parents were dealing with personal issues that nearly led to a divorce.