XTASI徐泽一 grew up in Beijing, China where he learned English before settling down in the DMV for middle school. He then followed his family and moved to Atlanta, Georgia where he further developed as an artist. Constantly traveling across the world and moving from state to state gave XTASI a mixture of multiple cultures and style. These influences work together to push his music one step further than the regular mainstream sound. Through his music XTASI pushes to become a bridge between his Chinese heritage and American identity. His international sound combined with the usage of traditional Chinese instruments creates global appeal while representing his community.