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Macross 82-99

Future Funk/Vaporwave·Music·indie·Mexico
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Strong signals, deserves more attention
LISTENERS
274K
YT SUBS
53K
CHAMPIONS
0

Macross 82-99 is a Mexican electronic music producer and DJ from Mexico City, born July 28, 1991, who creates music blending plunderphonics, disco, jazz fusion, house, hip hop, and city pop. He is recognized as a pioneering figure in Future Funk and one of the biggest names in Vaporwave, with his 2013 SAILORWAVE album being particularly influential in the genre's development.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (4)
  • Anime Expo performance
  • Influential SAILORWAVE album (2013)
  • Pioneering figure in Future Funk genre
  • Extensive catalog with 31 albums on streaming platforms
SIMILAR ARTISTS (5)
FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Macross 82-99 underrated?

Macross 82-99 has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 40 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition. they have notable achievements including anime expo performance.

Q:What genre is Macross 82-99?

Macross 82-99 works in Future Funk/Vaporwave originating from Mexico (Mexico City). As a music artist at the "indie" level, Macross 82-99 has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Future Funk scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Macross 82-99 have?

Macross 82-99 has approximately 274K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 53K YouTube subscribers. A significant audience, though their gap score suggests room for much wider recognition.

Q:Who are similar artists to Macross 82-99?

Fans of Macross 82-99 often also enjoy Desired, Saint Pepsi, Night Tempo, Yung Bae, Flamingosis. These artists share common ground in the Future Funk space and/or the Mexico music scene. If you appreciate Macross 82-99's approach to future funk/vaporwave, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Macross 82-99 more famous?

With a Gap Score of 40/100, Macross 82-99's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; being based in Mexico, they face additional barriers to visibility in the English-language-dominated global music industry.