Rex & TheRhythm
Yo! I'm Rex. I'm a Barbadian artist, songwriter/producer, and multi-instrumentalist. I'm also one half of the production duo DreadHawk Productions with my former Cover Drive bandmate, Barry “Barman” Hill. Welcome to my official site! Browse, get to know me, snag some merch, and be sure to try out Jam mode!
At 16, I left school in Barbados to become a professional musician. With three of my friends, we formed the band Cover Drive, and started our musical journey. From 2010-2018, we worked with top producers, scored three top tens on the UK official chart — including our #1 hit record, “Twilight." We earned platinum records, opened for Rihanna and Kelly Clarkson, toured the US college circuit (210 shows), created popular web series (Chasing Cover Drive and Weekend Lime), were featured on HGTV, and garnered over 170 million Youtube/Vevo views on our channel.
Now I'm doing my own thing! I dropped my debut EP titled, "#127 Solace" in 2021, and I just released my first album, "Secrets Behind Our Smiles" on 02/23!
History
A look back in time
2011
Open for Rihanna (Loud Tour) & Lick Ya Down Released
Cover Drive opens for the Barbados leg of the "Loud Tour" on the heels of releasing debut single "Lick Ya Down!" #9 (UK Official Chart).
2012
Cover Drive UK #1 & Open for Kelly Clarkson
#1 Single (UK chart) "Twilight”, Explode (#29), Sparks, (#4), Bajan Style LP (#15), Turn Up the Love w/ Far East Movement (#11). Tour with Kelly Clarkson on the UK leg of Stronger Tour!
2014
Liming in Limbo EP Released
Cover Drive works with hit producers, Laconic, to produce their EP "Liming in Limbo".
2014-2018
Black Avalon US College Tour (210 shows)
Cover Drive tour the US college circuit across 37 states while recording their sophomore album "Fall Forward".
2015
DreadHawk Productions Created
T-Ray and Barry team up to form the production duo "DreadHawk Productions."
2017
Fall Forward Album Released
DreadHawk Productions produced Cover Drive’s second album, "Fall Forward."
2018
Sayōnara, Cover Drive (the band ends)
After eight years, the band parts ways to explore solo pursuits.
2021
ImReallyATRex (127 Solace Released)
ImReallyATRex releases his debut solo EP, 127 Solace, produced by DreadHawk Productions.
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