Fantastic Negrito

Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz, known by his stage name Fantastic Negrito, is an American singer-songwriter. Born on January 20, 1968, he is known for his diverse musical style that encompasses blues, R&B, and roots music. Fantastic Negrito's 2016 album, The Last Days of Oakland, won a Grammy award for Best Contemporary Blues Album at the 59th Grammy Awards. He continued his success with his albums Please Don't Be Dead in 2019 and Have You Lost Your Mind Yet? in 2020, both winning the same category at the 61st and 63rd Grammy Awards, respectively. His most recent album, White Jesus Black Problems, was released in 2022. Dphrepaulezz was born in western Massachusetts and later moved to Oakland, California, where he started his career.More