Fantastic Negrito

Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz, known as Fantastic Negrito, is an American singer-songwriter originally from Massachusetts. A self-taught musician, he was first signed in 1993 and has released seven albums since, earning three consecutive Grammy Awards as well as NPR's first ever Tiny Desk Contest. Between records, he was in a near-fatal car crash, temporarily retired from music, set up an illegal nightclub in Los Angeles, and started his family. Fantastic Negrito now calls Houston, Texas home.