ABOUT
Who Is Xay Dryz
Xay Dryz (pronounced Z-A-Y D-R-I-Z) is a hip-hop artist from Vancouver, Canada. His sonic landscape is "soul trap fusion," which blends hip-hop, R&B, and gospel with his Caribbean roots. With themes anchored in conviction, faith, and love, he creates lively yet emotionally resonant music that speaks to those who feel unseen but driven.
BACKGROUND
Shaped by a Christian musical upbringing, a turbulent childhood, and a deep love for film, he learned multiple instruments and developed a sharp sense of introspection and communication. He now channels these skills into his hip-hop records with his own distinct flair.
Inspired by artists like J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Lecrae, and Hans Zimmer, Xay Dryz uses music to process personal struggles while helping others find the will to keep going. His work blends both story, design, and sound into a layered, emotional experience.
Xavier is also an award winning designer winning the Commercial Equipment Award
at the 2021 Core77 Design Awards with his group project "Alta".