Spazzkid

Mark Redito
Birth name Mark Redito
Born Manila, Philippines[1]
Origin Los Angeles, California
Genres Electronic, pop, synthpop
Occupation(s) Producer
Years active 2004–present
Labels Cascine, Magical Properties, Abandoned Building
Associated acts Spazzkid
Website markredito.com

Mark Redito, formerly known as Spazzkid, is a Filipino musician based in Los Angeles, California.[2] His musical style has been described as "a signature blend of electronic pop, J-pop and beat music."[3] In 2013, Spazzkid released his debut album, Desire 願う.[4] In 2014, he released the Promise EP.

Career

Working under the name Spazzkid, Redito released his first full length Desire 願う in 2013. Pitchfork praised the release for Redito’s “lyrical honesty.”[5] The album was followed by Promise EP in 2014 which was equally praised.

Citing his personal growth as an artist, Redito announced in 2015 that he will be working under his given name Mark Redito.[6] Redito also announced Likido in 2016, an event series that focuses on “featuring artists from underrepresented and marginalized communities: People of Color, Women and LGBTQ.”[7]

Discography

Albums

  • Desire 願う (2013)
  • Desire (願う) - R E M I X E S (2013)

EPs

  • A.D.D. Debris (2006)
  • Blank Stares (2009)
  • Fake Accents (2010)
  • Right Now (2011)
  • Headphone Jams (2012)
  • Promise (2014)
  • Promise Remixes Part 1 (2014)
  • Promise Remixes Part 2 (2015)

Singles

  • Weird Girl (2013)
  • At Fault (2014)
  • Daytime Disco (2014)
  • 3AM Apologies (2015)
  • You'll Only Love Me When I'm Gone (2016)

References

  1. ↑ Camara, Raphael (September 24, 2014). "Spazzkid Evokes Chill Vibes With Daft Punk's "Something About Us"". Cover Me. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  2. ↑ Manlangit, Shinji (April 20, 2013). "Spazzkid's human desire". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  3. ↑ Le-Huu, Bao (July 21, 2014). "This Little Underground: Body//Talk (Spazzkid, Dromes) and Phat-N-Jazzy ('80s Soul Nite)". Orlando Weekly. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  4. ↑ Moore, Erica (June 27, 2014). "Hear Spazzkid Bask in Summertime Sadness on 'Goodbye'". Spin. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Spazzkid: Promise EP Album Review | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2017-05-22.
  6. ↑ Garber, David (September 2015). "LA Producer Spazzkid Will Now Be Known By His Real Name, Mark Redito". Thump. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Mark Redito Presents: Likido". www.uospaces.com. Retrieved 2017-05-22.
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