Xrs Land

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Also known as

Xerxes, XRS, Sys-X, Kapitel 6

Years Active

1993

Genres

drum & bass, electronic music

Instruments

dj, computer, keyboard

Biography

Michael de Oliveira Nicassio, known artistically as Xrs Land, was born in São Paulo and established himself as one of the leading names in electronic music and drum & bass in Brazil. His professional career as a DJ began in 1993, working as a resident at the Aeroanta venue, where he explored a wide variety of sounds that included dub reggae, jazz, and bossa nova.

Throughout his career, he has stood out both nationally and abroad, establishing prominent international partnerships in the United Kingdom with the label V Recordings, in addition to collaborating with the renowned DJ Marky. On the domestic scene, he joined forces with Ramilson Maia to found the Innerground Recordings label in 1995, boosting prominent productions and gaining visibility in the electronic scene with highly acclaimed original tracks.

In addition to his work more focused on drum & bass, the producer expanded his artistic work alongside his wife Paula in the Friendtronik project, exploring new branches of dance music and recording releases through major labels. His contribution to the development of Brazilian electronic music remains a fundamental reference for the country's contemporary scene.

Discography

• Sarau (2017)