Porter Robinson

Porter Weston Robinson (born July 15, 1992) is an American record producer, DJ, songwriter and singer who was born in Atlanta and was raised in North Carolina.&…

Porter Weston Robinson (born July 15, 1992) is an American record producer, DJ, songwriter and singer who was born in Atlanta and was raised in North Carolina.[1]

He was first known for his electro house music and coined a subgenre named "complextro", in which he combined the words "complex" and "electro".[2] He caught the attention of dubstep artist Skrillex with his single track "Say My Name", and signed for his then new record label Owsla at 18. He then released his debut EP Spitfire in 2011.[3]

He released his debut studio album Worlds in 2014, and peaked at number one on Billboard's Top Dance/Electronic Albums.[4] The album received critical acclaim from critics and is a major influence on the broader sound in the EDM genre, allowing for more "softer" and "dreamer" sounds to be in the genre. He attempted to make a follow-up to his album and had high expectations on himself, but it resulted in writer's block and depression. He wrote about the way he felt during these times in his second studio album Nurture.[5]

He began producing music under the alias Virtual Self in 2017, and released a self-titled EP the same year.[6] The single "Ghost Voices" earned Robinson a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording.[7]

His second studio album Nurture was released in 2021, and debuted at number one on Billboard's Top Dance/Electronic Albums. The album received critical acclaim and was said to be one of the best electronic albums of the year, and topped The Fader's list of the "50 Best Albums of 2021".[8]

His third studio album Smile! :D was released in 2024 and was supported by a world tour with 70 shows from 2024 to 2025.[9]

Discography

Studio albums:

  • Worlds (2014)
  • Nurture (2021)
  • Smile! :D (2024)

EPs:

  • Spitfire (2011)
  • Virtual Self (2017 under the alias Virtual Self)

Personal life

He is in a relationship with Rika Robinson. They started their relationship in 2017, got engaged in 2022, and got married in 2023. He has stated that he is close friends with fellow DJs and record producers Madeon and Dillon Francis. He has Sprengel's deformity and has stated that it has led to him having poor posture. As a child, he was diagnosed with Obsessive–compulsive disorder.

References

  1. ↑ "10 Questions with ... Porter Robinson". All Access. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  2. ↑ Hurt, Edd (June 28, 2012). "Electro wunderkind and self-described 'complextro' Porter Robinson recognizes no technological constraints". Nashville Scene. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  3. ↑ Fusilli, Jim (July 4, 2012). "Porter Robinson | A Powerhouse, and He's Not Yet 20 | By Jim Fusilli". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Porter Robinson | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  5. ↑ Cameron, John (March 10, 2020). "Porter Robinson Bares His Soul on "something comforting"". EDM. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
  6. ↑ Bein, Kat (November 29, 2017). "Porter Robinson's EP as 'Virtual Self' Brings Bright And Dark Together In A Kaleidoscope of Fun: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  7. ↑ Bein, Kat (January 9, 2019). "Porter Robinson on Virtual Self Grammy Nomination: 'I Won the Moment It Got Nominated'". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  8. ↑ "The 50 best albums of 2021". The FADER. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Porter Robinson Announces "SMILE! :D World Tour" 70+ Dates In 2024-2025". Live Nation. Retrieved April 22, 2026.

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