Dennis Lloyd

Nir Tibor, known professionally as Dennis Lloyd, was born on June 18, 1993, in Tel Aviv, Israel, and largely grew up in Ramat Gan. His musical journey began at an early age, learning the trumpet at eight and teaching himself guitar by thirteen. He further honed his skills at the esteemed Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts in Givatayim. Following his compulsory service in the Israeli Navy when he turned 18, Lloyd embarked on a transformative year in Bangkok, Thailand, in late 2015. During this period, he dedicated himself entirely to music, composing 35 songs, including the foundation for his breakout single. This immersive experience in Thailand, devoid of common distractions like Wi-Fi, allowed him to refine his unique sound and integrate the trumpet into his compositions.

Returning to Israel after a year in Bangkok, Lloyd began releasing his music. A pivotal moment in his career arrived in late 2016 with the release of “Nevermind,” a remixed version of an earlier track, “Nevermind (Alright).” This single quickly gained global traction, notably on Spotify, where it peaked at number 4 on the Global Viral chart and amassed over 200 million streams. Its success led to charting in numerous countries and a performance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in July 2018. The track was also notably featured in a 2019 commercial for the new BMW 3 Series. Lloyd’s debut EP, “Exident,” released in April 2019, featured tracks like “Never Go Back” and “GFY.” He then embarked on a sold-out tour spanning Europe and North America and performed at major music festivals such as Coachella, Governor’s Ball, and Montreux Jazz Festival.

Throughout his career, Lloyd has consistently demonstrated a commitment to authentic musical expression over commercial metrics. In July 2019, he collaborated with guitarist Tom Morello on a Spotify Singles session, covering Audioslave’s “Like a Stone.” His song “Wild West” was included on the soundtrack for EA Sports’ FIFA 20 in September 2019, further expanding his reach. Lloyd considers himself a genre-less artist, resisting categorization and focusing on his artistic vision. He has emphasized that his primary motivation is music itself, not fame or financial gain, opting to give his gold and platinum plaques to his parents and grandparents rather than displaying them.