Rex Orange County, 1998
Singers · May 4, 1998
Rex Orange County
aka Alexander James O’Connor
AGE28
BORNMay 4
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Rex Orange County, 1998
Singers · May 4, 1998
aka Alexander James O’Connor
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Rex Orange County is 28 years old, born May 4, 1998 in Haslemere · Taurus.
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Rex Orange County turned bedroom pop into chart dominance with Tyler, the Creator's co-sign. Born Alexander James O'Connor on 4 May 1998 in Grayshott, England, the British singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist taught himself production at 16 and self-released debut *Bcos U Will Never B Free* (2015) on Bandcamp. His 2019 album *Pony* cracked the US Billboard 200 at number 3, while *Who Cares?* (2022) topped the UK chart. Taurus energy: stubborn craft over trends.
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Alexander James O'Connor—professionally Rex Orange County—is a British singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Grayshott, England. Born 4 May 1998, he began producing music at 16 and released his debut album *Bcos U Will Never B Free* (2015) independently on Bandcamp and SoundCloud. Throughout 2016 and 2017, he built a following with Platinum-certified singles "Sunflower" and "Best Friend" and released *Apricot Princess* (2017). The turning point came when Tyler, the Creator featured O'Connor on two tracks from *Flower Boy* (2017), elevating him into wider prominence and leading to an RCA Records deal. His third album *Pony* (2019) marked a shift toward introspective lyricism and genre experimentation, becoming his first US Billboard 200 entry at number 3. The fourth studio album *Who Cares?* (2022) claimed the top spot on the UK Albums Chart while reaching number 5 on the Billboard 200, cementing his status as a cross-Atlantic chart force. He released his fifth album *The Alexander Technique* in late 2024. As a singer and multi-instrumentalist, O'Connor blends hip-hop, jazz, and bedroom pop into his work. Born under Taurus, he exemplifies the sign's commitment to building something tangible—each album a deliberate step forward.
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O'Connor taught himself music production at age 16 and began crafting tracks in his bedroom. He uploaded his debut album *Bcos U Will Never B Free* to Bandcamp and SoundCloud in 2015, building a grassroots fanbase through streaming platforms before any label interest. By 2016–2017, he had accumulated Platinum certifications for singles "Sunflower" and "Best Friend" as an independent artist, but remained largely unknown outside online music communities until his collaboration with Tyler, the Creator.
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The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Rex Orange County often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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