Jamie xx
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Jamie xx in 2016 | |
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| Birth name | James Thomas Smith |
| Born | 28 October 1988 London, England |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
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| Member of | The xx |
| Website | jamiexx |
James Thomas Smith (born 28 October 1988), known professionally as Jamie xx, is an English musician, DJ, record producer, and remixer. He is known for both his solo work and as a member of the indie pop band the xx.
He has been described as a "driving force" behind the xx, contributing to the group's significant commercial and critical success. As a solo artist, he has been recognised with a 2015 Mercury Prize nomination, and a 2016 Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album nomination for In Colour.