6arelyhuman
6arelyhuman | |
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Hamilton in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Toby Aaron Hamilton July 15, 2001 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Label | Artist Partner Group |
| Formerly of | FabFantasy |
| Website | 6arelyhuman |
Toby Aaron Hamilton (born July 15, 2001), known professionally as 6arelyhuman (pronounced "barely human"), is an American singer, rapper and songwriter. In 2022, they[a] released the single "Hands Up!" and "XOXO (Kisses Hugs)", which became viral hits on TikTok and led to their signing with Artist Partner Group.
Alongside a string of releases in 2023, Hamilton released their debut studio album, Sassy Scene. They followed it up with a collaboration with Odetari called "GMFU", which became their first top ten entry on the US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, and was featured on their second extended play (EP) Myspace Addiction. Their second studio album, Internet Famous (2024), was supported by the single "Faster n Harder", which also became viral on TikTok.
Early life
[edit]Born in Dallas, Texas, 6arelyhuman originally made edits of Japanese anime music videos on YouTube before pursuing music.[1] Hamilton is a vegetarian. They have three sisters and a brother.[2]
Career
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In an interview with Billboard, 6arelyhuman claimed they were inspired by a South Park edit.[3] Hamilton released "Hands Up!" with Kets4eki and Pixel Hood in 2022. The song became their first to chart on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, reaching number 14. Both "GMFU" and "Hands Up" went viral on TikTok,[4][5][6] the former of which entered the top five of the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. It also reached number 23 on New Zealand Music Chart, their only main chart debut.[7] They released their debut studio album, Sassy Scene, on March 3, 2023. In 2024, they collaborated with Scene Queen on the song "Stuck".[8] On February 28, 2024, Hamilton released "Faster n Harder", and remix versions were subsequently released.[6][9] They embarked on a European tour in 2024, and announced a subsequent world tour.[citation needed]
Musical style
[edit]Hamilton's music has been described as EDM and Krushclub,[10] but they self-classify their music as "Sassy Scene".[9] They have cited Kesha and Lady Gaga as inspirations.[11] Hamilton is described as a scene artist.[12]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
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| Sassy Scene |
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| Internet Famous |
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| Digital Dancer |
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Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Details |
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| Cyberspace |
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| Divinity (with Wydsonni) |
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| Myspace Addiction |
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| Swag (as Sassy Scene) |
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| Cute Songs for Gangsters (with Asteria) |
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Charted songs
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |
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| US Dance [19] |
NZ Hot [7] | ||||
| "XOXO (Kisses Hugs)" (with Horrormovies and Pixel Hood) |
2022 | 27 | — | Myspace Addiction | |
| "Hands Up!" (with Kets4eki and Pixel Hood) |
14 | — | Sassy Scene | ||
| "GMFU" (with Odetari) |
2023 | 5 | 35 |
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XIII Sorrows and Myspace Addiction |
| "Faster n Harder" (solo or remixes with Asteria and Kets4eki, or with Tara Yummy) |
2024 | 14 | — | Internet Famous | |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart in that territory. | |||||
Notes
[edit]- ↑ Hamilton uses "they/them" pronouns.
References
[edit]- ↑ Källman, Peter (February 11, 2024). "Don't Like Anybody - Bella Poarch & 6arelyhuman". Music Talkers. Archived from the original on August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
- ↑ Tanaka, Stefanie (January 18, 2024). "Here Are 5 Things You Didn't Know About 6arelyhuman". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ↑ Fuentes, Emily (January 8, 2024). "Ariana Grande's New Track, The Weeknd Teases New Era, Golden Globes 2024 & More". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 18, 2025. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ↑ Plynton, Niya. "Live Report: 6arelyhuman brings the 2010s to The Academy". Hotpress. Archived from the original on June 18, 2025. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ↑ Tanaka, Stefanie (January 8, 2024). "Odetari & 6arelyhuman on Their Biggest Influences, Finding Success on TikTok & More". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 18, 2025. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- 1 2 Church, Eli (October 10, 2024). "Introduction to Hyperpop". The Hawk Eye. Archived from the original on June 18, 2025. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- 1 2 "The Official New Zealand Music Chart". NZ Hot 40 Singles. Archived from the original on July 28, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ↑ Edwards, Jordan (May 3, 2024). "Scene Queen and the Evolution of Bimbocore". popdust. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- 1 2 Leight, Elias (May 14, 2024). "Sped-Up, Slowed-Down & Nowhere to Be Found: Why Artists Are Moving TikTok-Friendly Remixes Off Their Spotify Pages". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 26, 2025. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ↑ Plynton, Niya. "Live Report: 6arelyhuman brings the 2010s to The Academy". Hotpress. Archived from the original on June 18, 2025. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
- ↑ Bain, Katie (January 8, 2024). "Are Odetari & 6arelyhuman the Future of Dance Music?". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 22, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
- ↑ Carter, Emily (April 11, 2024). "Watch the video for Scene Queen and 6arelyhuman's Myspace-esque". Kerrang. Archived from the original on April 15, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ↑ "Sassy Scene - Album by 6arelyhuman". March 3, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2026 – via Apple Music (US).
- ↑ "Internet Famous - Album by 6arelyhuman". April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2026 – via Apple Music (US).
- ↑ "Divinity - EP by 6arelyhuman & wydsonni". October 10, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2026 – via Apple Music (US).
- ↑ "Myspace Addiction - EP by 6arelyhuman". September 20, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2026 – via Apple Music (US).
- ↑ "Swag - EP by Sassy Scene". November 19, 2024. Retrieved April 14, 2026 – via Apple Music (US).
- ↑ "Cute Songs for Gangsters - EP by 6arelyhuman & asteria". February 12, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2026 – via Apple Music (US).
- ↑ Peaks on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart:
- "Hands up!": "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. April 22, 2023. Archived from the original on August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
- "XOXO (Kisses Hugs)": "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. September 9, 2023. Archived from the original on May 9, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- "GMFU": "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. October 21, 2023. Archived from the original on October 18, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- "Faster n Harder": "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. May 11, 2024. Archived from the original on May 9, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ↑ "American certifications – 6arelyhuman". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
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