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XXLTARIK is a genre-bending Moroccan-American singer, songwriter, and performer blending dark R&B, moody pop, and retro funk with raw emotion and hypnotic stage energy.
Based in Jersey, XXLTARIK is known for his piercing falsetto, raw lyrics, and live shows that are more like an experience—evoking comparisons to icons like Prince, The Weeknd, and Michael Jackson, & James Brown.
His sound fuses sensual slow jams with synth-heavy club bangers, exploring themes of modern love, obsession, desire, heartbreak, and nightlife psychology. Songs like “PLOTTIN,” and “MIA” pull listeners into a late-night world of vulnerability, lust, pain—where every beat tells a story.
XXLTARIK is equal parts cinematic, sexy, and as real and relatable as it gets. For fans of dark pop, 80s synth, alternative R&B, and unforgettable performance art—XXLTARIK is a name to watch.​​
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"Plottin" explores the subtle, yet powerful dynamics of attraction and seduction on the dance floor. The song captures the magnetic energy of late-night encounters, where eye contact becomes a silent language, signaling desire and intent. It delves into the psychology behind the glances and gestures that draw people together, highlighting the complexity of modern relationships and the struggle to resist temptation while staying true to one’s feelings.
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With a rhythm that’s as intoxicating as the club scene itself, "Plottin" captures the tension of wanting to connect while maintaining boundaries, making it a compelling anthem for those navigating the emotional currents of desire.
WHO IS XXLTARIK
ON THE EAST COAST, there’s a name that keeps echoing through underground venues, late-night studios, and whispered conversations: XXLTARIK. To see him live is to understand why.
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His story begins far from the neon haze of Jersey’s speakeasies. XXLTARIK is the son of a Moroccan opera singer who nearly signed her own major contract in Casablanca before surrendering it all to start a family in America. The voice she disciplined in him is the same one she now forbids him from using.
The paradox of the gift and the rejection are forever intertwined—and that conflict fuels the dark, atmospheric energy of every note he sings.
If his shows feel wild and dangerous, his work ethic borders on obsession. In a recent two-month stretch, he performed 45 shows in 60 days, sometimes hitting two different venues, only to go directly to the studio after the final curtain.
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XXLTARIK is more than an artist—he is one of the founders of The UNDRGRND, a New Jersey collective of over 70 artists centered around a secret speakeasy. This hidden space has become a true refuge for rising artists, fostering raw creativity, intense focus, and a sense of family. It is at The UNDRGRND that a huge movement is growing, away from the gaze of the mainstream but about to disrupt the entire industry.
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XXLTARIK embodies the Music. His very name means “star,” yet he is consumed by the sound of the music itself rather than the glory. HE IS XXLTARIK
