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Erik Rey Salas (born May 27, 1981), better known by his stage name EXXXO, is an American Rapper and Producer. His first album So Throwed N Turfed Out was released in 2009, which included appearances by Baby Bash, Billy Bud and Exxxo’s group, Kryme Wave. Later in 2009, So Official was released, an EP that was produced by Greg-G of GMG Music. This album featured collaborations with Lo, J- Scrilla and Mostel.

He has frequently contributed to other performer’s works, including a remix of “Girl Girl” by Royalty featured on The Who's Who of The Latin Game compilation.

Early Life:
Erik Rey Salas was born on May 27, 1981 to a Mexican American mother and father. Salas’ various uncles and father exposed him to many different styles of musical genres and inspired him to make music from an early age. Initially, Salas had ambitions to be a drummer for Prince, his child hood hero. He began musical training in elementary school and continued throughout high school, playing in the marching band, jazz band and even starting his own jazz quartet. He also followed his father’s footsteps and began a career as a DJ for radio station KHDC 90.9FM in his senior year at high school.

Career:
EXXXO’s career began as a solo artist in Salinas, Ca. He went on to form the rap group Kryme Wave with his cousin Caliko and friend Mostel. The group has toured together and appeared on local compilation albums around the Monterey Bay. In the beginning Mostel was responsible for the production of the music until Exxxo went to Las Vegas and the group disbanded. Exxxo returned to Salinas two years later with a fresh new sound and production style and took the helm of the production for Kryme Wave. Exxxo has worked with artists such as Don Cisco, Mac Dre, Baby Bash, Dubee, San Quinn, Mistah F.A.B. and many more.

His debut album So Throwed N Turfed Out was released in 2009 with his long time business partner, Greg G on GMG Music. The album was produced entirely by EXXXO and featured his group Kryme Wave on a majority of the songs. The So Official EP was released the following month. EXXXO continues to write and produce for other artists such as the sophomore release by Mostel, entitled, Probable Cause.

His third studio album, Touched With Fire, (initially titled Beautiful Distractions) is currently in the recording stages. He is also planning the release of his group, Kryme Wave’s highly anticipated debut album, Bread Related in 2010.