Oxymorrons are an American rap rock band from Queens, New York, consisting of vocalist Demi "Deee" and brother Kami "KI" drummer Matty Mayz and vocalist/guitarist/bassist Jafe Paulino.
Career Oxymorrons began as a collaboration between Queens-bred brothers, Kami (K.I.) and Demi (Deee), who collaborated to create a hip hop and rock fusion act. After years spent playing and touring with other groups, the brothers decided it was time to contribute to the New York scene. The lineup expanded with the addition of staple drummer Matty Mayz, alongside Vocalist/bassist/guitarist Jafe Paulino has become an essential part of the bands live show. They use their musical platform to speak for, and to, the rejected, with the message of most of their music being embracing one's individuality..
They have played in many festivals including SXSW, Firefly, and AfroPunk, while they have made partnerships with artists including Ludacris, Juicy J, Bruno Mars, and Rihanna.
The band released "Brunch" as the first single from their next project on February 2, 2018. VIBE dubbed them "The Mash Out Posse" for their clash of hip-hop, rock, funk and alternative sounds.
Band members Dave "D" Bellevue – vocals Ashmy "KI" Bellevue – vocals Matty Mayz – drums Jafe Paulino – vocals, bass guitar, guitar
Discography Albums Complex But Basic (October 2016) Mohawks and Durags (June 2021) Melanin Punk (October 20, 2023)
Singles + List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak Chart Positions Album USMain.Rock "Look Alive (Netic)" 2023 28 Melanin Punk
Music videos + List of music videos, showing year released and directors Title Year Director(s) "808 Clap" 2014 Wearenotnatives "Hello Me" 2016 Eric Schneider "Asleep" A1 Productions "Brunch" 2018 Brian Nunez "See Stars" A1 Vision "Green Vision" 2021 "Definition" Michael Danners "Enemy" 2023 rowspan="2" "Last Call" "Look Alive (Netic)" Mike of I Am Eye Photos "Blk Sheep" 2025 "Bombs Over Gaza" 2026 VRTU Presents and Urban Souls Production
References
Afro Punk, "PUNKS GOTTA EAT: If Bands Were Food, What Food Would They Be" Stuff Fly People Like, "New Video: Wynter Gordon 'TKO' feat Oxymorrons" Arjanwrites.com, "FRESH NEW TRACKS: Oxymorrons 'Padded Sky'" Taco Bell, "Feed The Beat: Featured Artists" The Fader, "Oxymorrons Find The Positives In Pain And Loss In "Hello Me" Video" (03/03/16) Noisey, "WE SAW THIS: DANNY BROWN, LE1F, THE SKINS, AND OXYMORRONS AT THE KNITTING FACTORY" (03/22/13) The Source, "SALT-N-PEPA AND OPENER OXYMORRONS ROCK HIGHLINE BALLROOM" (06/08/14) Modern Drummer, "Drummer Blog: Oxymorrons' Matty Mayz on Hip-Hop and Keeping Things Groovy" (12/01/14) Performer Magazine, "Oxymorrons: June 2013 Cover Story" (06/25/13) Consequence of Sound, :https://consequence.net/2016/02/queens-hip-hop-group-oxymorrons-share-new-single-hello-me-listen/ HipHopDX, http://hiphopdx.com/videos/id.18044/title.oxymorrons-808-clap OkayPlayer, https://www.okayplayer.com/news/oxymorrons-hello-me-colino-fresh-remix-mp3.html MTV, DJ Booth, https://djbooth.net/tracks/review/2015-03-10-oxymorrons-808clap-remix-travie-mccoy-saba-khary-durgans-tybuddh
External links Official website