At age 20, he started composing music by making beats on his laptop and releasing them for free online. After gaining a small following from making beats, Eyedress was introduced to Filipino singer Skint Eastwood, and they collaborated on the song "Biolumine". The song earned him attention from a French label which pushed for him to make an album, which then earned him a record deal with Abeano Records, a subsidiary of XL Recordings. On December 2, 2013, he released his debut extended play Supernatural, which he recorded in his bedroom using FL Studio.
Eyedress released his debut mixtape, Hearing Colors, as a free digital download on April 11, 2014. He released his second EP, Egyptian Night Club to SoundCloud on July 27, 2014. In September 2014, he released the single "Polo Tee" as a tribute to American record producer DJ Rashad. He released his first mixtape after leaving XL Recordings, "Shapeshifter", in 2015.
He signed to Lex Records in 2016: releasing his debut studio album "Manila Ice" the following May. That was followed by "Sensitive G" in November 2018.
Eyedress relocated to Los Angeles from Manila and began recording new songs at his home in Silver Lake.
In late 2019 and early 2020, the first singles from Eyedress' third studio album Let's Skip to the Wedding were released. These included "Jealous" and "Romantic Lover" which became viral hits on TikTok. "Jealous" was certified gold in Australia, Canada, Poland and the USA in 2021, and platinum in the USA in March 2022. "Romantic Lover" was certified gold in the USA in April 2022. The album itself was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and "Let's Skip to the Wedding" was finally released on August 7, 2020.
His next album, Mulholland Drive, was released on August 27, 2021. In September 2021, shortly after the album release, the first single from Mulholland Drive, "Something About You" went viral in the US with Rolling Stone citing the track as the fastest-rising song on American streaming services for the week ending September 23. In January 2022, Eyedress was ranked at number 35 on the Billboard Emerging Artists chart. "Something About You" was certified gold in the USA in May 2022. The album was nominated for Libera Award for Marketing Genius.
Eyedress teamed up with Filipino American artist named Zzzahara and announced their debut album together as The Simps. The album, Siblings, was released by Lex Records on February 14, 2022. The tracklist includes "Tesla," the album's first track as wells as the songs "Miss Fortunate" from 2019 and "On Fye" from 2020. The two related over their Filipino background and shared taste in music. Zzzahara soon started playing guitar in the group thereafter.
In April, 2022 Eyedress played Coachella festival with his new band debuting new material from his forthcoming album his fifth studio, Full Time Lover.[24] The album was released on August 26, 2022. It the track list consists of 28 tracks of hip-hop, post-punk and shoegaze. Shortly after the album, Eyedress released a cover of Blur's "Song 2" and he featured on Nosaj Thing track "Different Life" from the album Continua.
On October, 5 2022 an Eyedress remix of Fly Anakin, Pink Siifu & Fousheé's track "L's" was released. The next day Eyedress performed live at Elsehwere in Brooklyn headlining a Lex Records event which also included performances by Pink Siifu and Fly Anakin.
A remix of Full Time Lover track "House of Cards" by Kevin Shields was released as part of the Lex-XX remix series on January 23, 2023. RCA Records released "Flowers & Chocolate", his first single for a major label with a music video directed by Eddie Huang on February 13. In March, the RIAA upgraded certification for "Jealous" to 2x Platinum and "Romantic Lover" to Platinum.
MY GIRL THE FINEST
Eyedress Lyrics
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Girl that I see, ooh
She is a goddess
I′m just tellin' the truth, oh
Ain′t wastin' your time
You're the only one in my life
I ain′t fuckin′ around, no
Respect my lady (ach)
Ain't got nothin′ shady going on (no)
My girl the finest (oh)
I love her style, just look at her (shoot)
Baby girl, I'm so serious
Think I′m into you, it's a crime to be without you, girl (yeah)
You don′t gotta brush your teeth, girl
I'ma kiss you every morning, anytime
You don't gotta take a shower, girl, ooh
I′ll have the place smell all the time, ooh
My girl the finest (oh)
I love her smile, just look at her (shoot)
In Eyedress's song "My Girl the Finest", the singer is expressing his deep affection for his lover. He describes her as "the finest girl" and "a goddess", emphasizing his deep admiration for her. He is not afraid to let the world know that he is totally devoted to her, stating, "You're the only one in my life" and "I love her style, just look at her".
The lyrics also convey a sense of commitment and loyalty, with the singer promising to respect and cherish his lady, with "nothin' shady going on". He is serious about their relationship, and declares that he needs her in his life, stating "Think I'm into you, it's a crime to be without you, girl". The most interesting part of the song is the fact that the singer mentions that his love for his girl is unconditional, stating that he would still love her even if she doesn't brush her teeth or take a shower, showing that he accepts and loves her just the way she is.
Overall, "My Girl the Finest" is a heartfelt love song that celebrates the beauty and uniqueness of an individual in a relationship, and the power of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
My girl the finest
The girl I am with is the most beautiful and amazing one I have ever seen
Girl that I see, ooh
She is the only girl that I see and am interested in
She is a goddess
To me, she is like a divine being, perfect in every way
I'm just tellin' the truth, oh
I am not exaggerating or lying, she really is that wonderful
Ain't wastin' your time
I don't want to waste your time with anyone else because you're the only one I want
You're the only one in my life
You are the only person I want to be with and spend my life with
Got to have your baby
I want to have a child with you and start a family
I ain't fuckin' around, no
I am serious and committed to you, and not playing games
Respect my lady (ach)
I expect you to treat my girlfriend with respect and dignity
Ain't got nothin′ shady going on (no)
I am not hiding anything or being dishonest about our relationship
I love her style, just look at her (shoot)
Not only is she physically beautiful, but her overall style and persona is amazing too
Think I'm into you, it's a crime to be without you, girl (yeah)
I am deeply in love with you and cannot imagine being without you, it feels like a crime to even consider it
You don't gotta brush your teeth, girl
I love you for who you are and even the small things like brushing your teeth don't matter
I'ma kiss you every morning, anytime
I love you so much that I want to kiss you all the time, every morning and anytime I can
You don't gotta take a shower, girl, ooh
I accept you just the way you are and even if you haven't had a shower, I still love you
I'll have the place smell all the time, ooh
I will do whatever it takes to make sure our living space smells good and is comfortable for us
I love her smile, just look at her (shoot)
Her smile is one of the many things that make her amazing and I love it
Writer(s): Idris Vicuna
Contributed by Colin H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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My girl the finest
Girl that I see, ooh
She is a goddess
I'm just tellin' the truth, oh
Ain't wastin' your time
You're the only one in my life
Got to have your baby
I ain't fuckin' around, no
Respect my lady (ach)
Ain't got nothin' shady going on, no
My girl the finest (oh)
I love her style, just look at her (shoot)
Baby girl, I'm so serious
Think I'm into you, it's a crime to be without you, girl (yeah)
You don't gotta brush your teeth, girl
I'ma kiss you every morning, anytime
You don't gotta take a shower, girl, ooh
I love the way you smell, all the time, ooh
My girl the finest (oh)
I love her smile, just look at her (shoot)
@ha_ha_ya_su9258
all tender songs are addressed to her. This is the highest form of love
@graceorejas8040
I can approve that his girl is indeed the finest.
@ikeencho9709
Others be pimpin while we out here simpin
@oceanzmusic
😂
@fexxeul_sk89
Fax
@kolin572
pimpin and still bumping this
@seal6565
All your songs are vibes af, love this
@sebastianistrash8147
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Ang3lixpawzzz
@SebastianIsTrash what?
@slinkyjohnny
eyedress is a legend