2016 Schedule

Interactive: March 11–15  •  Film: March 11–19  •  Music: March 15–20

HXLT

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Artist-8247

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Born in Chicago to a multi-ethnic musical family, Holt was raised listening to Led Zeppelin, Smokey Robinson, 2Pac, The Clash, and countless other artists from various genres. He developed a love for art, culture and fashion at a young age which paved the way for his future ventures in music and design.

Holt started out rapping with his friends, eventually taking the name Hollywood Holt. He had a quick blow up early in his rap career, but was not yet fulfilled. He had interests in other types of music but found himself without the ability to make them. “I used to have tons of songs in my head, but since I couldn’t play anything well and I didn’t know how to use programs I was never able to make them.” Holt brought producer Le Fonz into the mix, and was finally able to compose the music he had in his head. Holt ran into Kanye West at a venue in New York and was invited to a studio session. He shared his music with Kanye a...

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