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 & Fousheรฉ'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.
Pop The Question
Eyedress Lyrics
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Would you say yes?
If I asked you now
Would you say yes?
Say it please
If I asked you, would you say?
Is this a dream?
This is my life
Iโฒll tell her it's real
Iโฒll tell her it's real
I would never leave
I want this forever
This is like a dream
But we're still together
I donโฒt always have to speak
When Iโฒm always listening to you
You had me weak
When I first laid my eyes on you
She's my dream girl
She is my dream girl
She is my dream girl
She is my dream come true
Dream come true
The lyrics to "Pop The Question" by Eyedress are about a man considering proposing to the woman he loves. He starts by asking her if she would say yes if he were to propose, and then wonders if what he's experiencing is reality or just a dream. He then affirms that this is his life and he believes it's real, that he wants to be with her forever, and that she is his dream come true.
The lines "I don't always have to speak, when I'm always listening to you" implies that he is a good listener and values her input, even if he doesn't always express his own opinions. The repetition of "she is my dream girl" emphasizes his admiration and love for her.
Overall, the song is a reflection on love, commitment, and the internal struggle of deciding whether or not to take the next step in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
If I asked you
Asking for approval to take the next step in the relationship
Would you say yes?
Wanting to know if the other person is ready to commit
If I asked you now
Seizing the moment to ask the question
Would you say yes?
Once again, seeking approval to take the relationship to the next level
Say it please
Urging the other person to respond positively
Is this a dream?
Questioning the reality of the situation
Or is this reality?
Wondering if this is really happening
This is my life
Reflecting on how significant the decision is
I'll tell her it's real
Assuring the other person that the feelings are genuine
I would never leave
Promising to stay committed
I want this forever
Expressing a desire for a long-lasting relationship
This is like a dream
Not believing how lucky he is to have found the right person
But we're still together
Feeling grateful that the relationship is going strong
I don't always have to speak
Understanding the importance of listening in a relationship
When I'm always listening to you
Valuing the other person's thoughts and opinions
You had me weak
Being vulnerable and open to the other person's influence
When I first laid my eyes on you
Remembering the first time they met and how it felt
She's my dream girl
Describing the other person as the perfect match
She is my dream girl
Reiterating how important the other person is
She is my dream girl
Emphasizing how lucky he is to have found her
She is my dream come true
Expressing how much the other person means to him
Dream come true
Feeling grateful and lucky to have found true love
Writer(s): Idris Vicuna
Contributed by Victoria S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@walterayala682
This mans music is helping me cope with the loss of my mother :โ)
@lolboi4615
Iโm sorry to hear brother. I hope you see her again one day
@lonwaboyokwana2102
Condolences ๐ค
@saw571
sorry to hear man you got this ๐ผ
@intrlud3
It's alright fren ๐
@ohno6825
I send you a really big hug!
@terpoi7345
Never stop.
@Meshouc
Most underrated artist ever
@leonardobernabe4275
Ye..