Fantastic Negrito, born Xavier Dphrepaulezz, is an American singer-songwriter who blends blues, rock, funk, and soul music. He was born in Massachusetts but spent most of his childhood in Oakland, California. Negrito has had a turbulent life, including being in a serious car accident that left him in a coma for several weeks and led to him taking a hiatus from music. He returned to music in 2014 and won the NPR Tiny Desk Concert Contest in 2015, which launched his career. Negrito has released several albums, including The Last Days of Oakland in 2016 and Have You Lost Your Mind Yet? in 2020. He has won two Grammy Awards, and his music has been praised for its social and political commentary. Overall, Fantastic Negrito is a unique talent who has overcome adversity and used his music to connect with audiences around the world.
