Jumex (musician)

Mark Kiessling, better known by his stage name Jumex (stylized as JUMEX, formerly Lil Jumex), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and guitarist.

Jumex
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2017–present
Websitelovejumex.com

Career

Jumex began making music while in high school, where he joined a punk band called No Signal.[2] Visually he cultivates an anime aesthetic.[2]

He released his first single, "Trapped", in late 2018.[3] Later in the same year, he released the videos for "Wish Me Death", "Alive in My Coffin" and "Billie Eilish", the latter dedicated to the singer-songwriter of the same name.[4]

Later in 2019, he toured Japan, invited by Japanese metalcore band Crossfaith to tour with them as well as Vein and Injury Reserve. In September, he opened for Yungblud at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles.[5] He also performed at the Day N Vegas Festival in November 2019.[6]

The Joker-inspired music video for his song "Spraypaint", released in early October 2019, featured Blink-182's Travis Barker.[1]

Influences

Jumex has cited David Bowie, Just Surrender, The Summer Set, Yung Lean, and Nirvana as his influences.[7]

References
  1. Schaffner, Lauryn (October 8, 2019). "Watch Jumex's New Joker-Inspired Video Featuring Blink-182's Travis Barker". Loudwire. Retrieved December 17, 2019. alt-emo artist Jumex
  2. Dotiyal, Marvin (July 3, 2019). "JUMEX JOURNEYS THROUGH JAPAN, ANIME INSPO AND HIS DEBUT EP". AltPress. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  3. Washington, Daquan (December 17, 2018). "NEWS18-year-old Rapper JUMEX Debuts With Intense "Trapped" Videoclip". Drillking. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  4. Servantes, Ian (July 29, 2019). "Jumex Professes Love for Billie Eilish in Stunning Music Video Named for Her". Highsnobiety. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  5. "Calendar: Yungblud". LA Weekly. September 17, 2019. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  6. "2019 Lineup & Schedule". Day N Vegas. November 1, 2019. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  7. Mills, Travis (June 17, 2019). "Jumex talks about his "Loner" EP and his song "Alive in My Coffin"". Apple Music. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
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