blackwinterwells
Rodney Winter (born July 5, 1996), known professionally as Blackwinterwells, is a Canadian musician and producer. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, he began releasing dubstep music on SoundCloud in the early 2010s. He was inspired by Lil Peep to produce cloud rap, for which he founded the collective Helix Tears in 2018. Winter became associated with hyperpop in 2020 after producing the popular song "Bad Idea" for Quinn. He also produced for musicians such as Glaive, D0llywood1, Midwxst, and 8485. His output increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, releasing collaborative albums with Helix Tears and many singles. In 2023, he performed in the Pitchfork Music Festival.
Winter describes his music as emo rap rather than hyperpop. More downtempo and ambient than other hyperpop, it is illustrative of competing definitions of the genre. Winter uses FL Studio and builds songs around synths. His workflow often involves sending stems to friends through the Internet. His 2022 collaborative album Crystal Shards describes collapsing relationships, whereas his earlier music is often about fantasy worlds.
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