X-O-Tica didn’t grow up chasing a spotlight. Her story starts in Compton, later stretching into the Inland Empire, shaped by long days, real responsibility, and a mother who made sure her kids learned how to move with purpose. Raised in a single-parent household, she spent much of her childhood working at the swap meet from the age of eight all the way through eighteen. It wasn’t glamorous, but it was grounding. That environment taught her how to show up, stay consistent, and understand the value of community—lessons that still show up in everything she does today.
Music was always present in her life, even before she ever touched a microphone. She grew up listening to a wide range of artists—Tupac, Dr. Dre, N.W.A., and Nipsey Hussle on one end, and Selena, Karol G, Nicki Minaj, Bad Bunny, and Cardi B on the other. That mix of West Coast grit and bold, expressive energy helped shape how she hears music and how she wants it to feel. But despite that lifelong love, she didn’t actually start making music until six months ago.
That first studio session changed everything. Watching a song come together piece by piece—the beat, the verses, the hook, the recording process—opened a door she didn’t realize she was ready to walk through. It wasn’t intimidating. It was exciting. The experience pushed her from being a listener and observer into becoming a creator, and once she started, she didn’t slow down.
If X-O-Tica had to describe her sound in simple terms, it would be music meant for movement. Her tracks carry high energy, party-ready beats, and a sense of joy that feels natural rather than forced. She’s a genuinely upbeat person, and that personality comes through in her records. The goal isn’t to overthink it—it’s to create a feeling that makes people want to dance, celebrate, and live in the moment.
Before music, modeling was her main creative outlet. She began modeling three years ago and quickly found comfort in front of the camera. That path led her to work with a long list of respected artists and brands, including Drummer Boy, Rowdy Racks, Drex the Joint, Clakaveli, Lefty Gunplay, Problem, Dagoon, True Carr, Joe Moses, KirkOne, Dessy Hollow, Yellohill, and Bravo the Bagchaser. Through those experiences, she learned how visuals, presence, and confidence all play a role in building a name.
Her most recent release, “PISAME” featuring Bebe Toxica, captures exactly where she is right now. Mixed and mastered by Zayce Hundo, the song came together organically during a girls’ night out—no heavy planning, just energy and fun. The record leans fully into perreo culture, and with the music video set to drop this Spring Break, it’s positioned to be a summer staple.
What’s next for X-O-Tica goes beyond one sound or one lane. She’s currently working on English-language music with a producer she’s excited about, signaling the next step in her evolution as an artist. She’s not rushing the process—just building, learning, and letting the work speak.
At the heart of it all, X-O-Tica makes it clear she didn’t get here alone. She shows love to her day ones, her supporters, the lowrider community that embraced her modeling journey, and the wider music community that’s welcomed her into a new chapter. She also gives a special thank-you to The Artist Connect for the opportunity to share her story—support she doesn’t take lightly.
Photo Credit: Danielle.hernz
