David Shawty

About the artist

David Shawty (David Salazar, b. Sept. 21, 1999) is a California-born, North American recording artist and producer who has become a defining voice in hyperpop, glitchcore, and experimental electronic music. Rooted in plugg and the underground SoundCloud scene, he first rose to prominence with his 2017 breakout “Honda”, a track that revealed his sharp ear for production and instantly catchy, emotionally immersive vocals. The song established Shawty’s gift for creating addictive, left-field hits and set the stage for his rise as a tastemaker in the underground. By 2020, David and his close collaborators delivered “Pressure”, a scene-shifting anthem that redefined the possibilities of glitchcore and left a lasting mark on the internet music landscape. Since then, he has continued to expand the boundaries of online-driven rap and electronic music—releasing standout tracks like “Wizard 101” and “Die by Fire”, along with genre-bending projects such as MOLT, HATCH, and Idaho Blues. With his inventive use of pitched vocals, eclectic beat selection, and unfiltered lyricism, Shawty has cemented himself as a creative trailblazer. His influence runs deep across the new wave of digital-native artists, and his fingerprints can be heard in much of today’s rap and underground music. By embracing bold experimentation, raw vulnerability, and fearless sonic innovation, David Shawty has inspired a generation to push the limits of what modern rap and electronic music can be.